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[steveqpr881]

A feature in which we say goodbye to famous people who have absolutely no connection to QPR.
R.I.P. Gary Brooker, lead singer of Procul Harem - Whiter Shade of Pale was their biggest hit.

[Kerrins]

Yes Steveqpr881. My neck of the woods. I lived at number 46 Askew Rd from 1952 to 1960.
Thereafter at nearby Ashchurch Park Villas from 1960 to 1974.

[Kerrins]

Steveqpr881. I knew Steve Russell's father in 1960 but did not get to know Steve R until 2004!

Steve's Father a local painter and decorator back in the day decorated our hallway when our family
moved in to Ashchurch Park Villas in 1960. He was a friend of one of my relatives and came highly recommended.

He did a brilliant job but shortly after the work was finished some scrawney 12 year old sprog put his dirty
finger marks all over the paintwork ....Now I wonder who that could have been?

[steveqpr881]

In a bad week for drummers, we say goodbye to Alan White of prog-rockers Yes*
& Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode.


(*- saw them in concert,back in the 70's, at Loftus Road.)

[Kerrins]

Steveqpr881. It would be nice to see you Saturday. Colin Steve R and myself plan to be in the
Eagle Pub Askew Rd pre match. Then probably a short chin wag with other supporters outside
the Main entrance in South Africa Rd about 2 O clock...ish

[Kerrins]

Jeff Beck R I P.........And it's Hi Ho Silver lining and away he goes.

[Steve Russell]

Very sad news, big fan of the Byrds etc,,
Rest in Peace.......and thanks

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64341315

[steveqpr881]

Surprised this hasn't already been posted, but R.I.P. John Motson.
Once, while commentating on a QPR match in the 90's said (of Simon Barker & Paul Parker) -
"Barker & Parker, what a tongue-twister!"

[Kerrins]

Mary Quant famous fashion designer and icon of the swinging 1960s R I P.

Trendy right up to the endy

[Steve Russell]

The passing of a British fashion icon. Rest in Peace....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65265531