A sad day for pop ....

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A sad day for pop .... Apr 5, 2006 11:46:10 GMT

Post by agoodcuppa on Apr 5, 2006 11:46:10 GMT

For those of a certain age the passing of Gene Pitney will be a sad day.

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4878926.stm

Gene Pitney found dead in hotel

American superstar Gene Pitney has been found dead aged 65 in his bed in a Cardiff hotel.

Pitney - who found fame with Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa - was pronounced dead at the Hilton hotel at 1000 BST.

At least he don't have to worry about getting to Tulsa anymore. ;D

Last Edit: Apr 5, 2006 11:46:25 GMT by agoodcuppa

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A sad day for pop .... Apr 5, 2006 12:29:48 GMT

Post by Chris W on Apr 5, 2006 12:29:48 GMT

I can't claim to have been a fan, but I did see him a few years back at the Brentwood Centre (went there with my parents to keep them amused)

Women were throwing their LARGE knickers at him.... think I saw a pair of 'Y' front being thrown too..... not mine I hasten to add

Not my ~~cup of tea~~ pint of stella at all, but its a shame he's gone

Last Edit: Apr 5, 2006 12:32:44 GMT by Chris W

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A sad day for pop .... Apr 5, 2006 13:34:01 GMT

Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2006 13:34:01 GMT

Indeed, a sad day (although I'm not old enough to remember his music - I wish! ;D)

Always remember him on "This Morning" supposedly singing live when the backing track and singing had started but he was still just standing there waiting to mime to it! One of the funny TV moments!

agoodcuppa Guest	A sad day for pop .... Apr 6, 2006 17:27:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by agoodcuppa on Apr 6, 2006 17:27:02 GMT The Funeral Director doing Gene Pitney's funeral says it will take 3 weeks to make a coffin from oak or Wait for it 24 hrs from Balsa ;D
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