Author Topic: RIP Pete Quaife, Kinks' original bassist  (Read 1928 times)

urth

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RIP Pete Quaife, Kinks' original bassist
« on: June 24, 2010, 10:38:45 PM »
He was 66. Cause of death unknown but he was known to have been undergoing dialysis for a number of years.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/121429
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Re: RIP Pete Quaife, Kinks' original bassist
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2010, 10:45:57 PM »
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Re: RIP Pete Quaife, Kinks' original bassist
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2010, 07:19:56 AM »
For Pete:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzpShIhvrjU

lovely -- one of my faves of theirs, and also one of my personal "memorial service songs".
You spin me right 'round, baby, right 'round

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Re: RIP Pete Quaife, Kinks' original bassist
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2010, 06:00:34 PM »
Sorry for the repetition, but here's some BBC footage of Ray singing "Days" at Glastonbury this past weekend. He unquestionably chokes up just a little in the beginning, but soldiers on, with a little glance to the heavens. A lovely tribute to his departed friend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkgXyzEvyL8
« Last Edit: June 28, 2010, 06:02:38 PM by urth »
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