Oh God! It’s Starting Already
Three days into 2019 and already two tragic deaths. First, I read about former Dr Hook singer, Ray Stewart, famous for his eye patch, passed away quietly in his sleep at his home in Canada. He was 81. Dr Hook was famous for soft rock hits in the 1970s such as “When You’re in Love With a Beautiful Woman” and “Sharing the Night Together.” My personal favourite Dr Hook tune can be accessed at the bottom of this post.
The second passing comes from the world of wrestling, which I was a big fan of in the 1980s. Former WWE commentator and interviewer ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund passed away in Florida today. He was 76. I remember his unique commentary and interview style which will never be duplicated.
Rest in peace Ray Stewart
Rest in peace Mean Gene Okerlund
January 3, 2019 at 9:33 pm
Rip gents…
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January 3, 2019 at 11:23 pm
Definitely
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January 3, 2019 at 9:46 pm
LOVED Dr. Hook!! 😦
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January 3, 2019 at 11:23 pm
They had some really good songs.
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January 4, 2019 at 1:35 am
RIP, dammit 2019! I hope Rolling Stone puts Stewart on the cover.
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January 4, 2019 at 8:50 am
They certainly should.
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January 4, 2019 at 2:17 am
Daryl Dragon died yesterday.
Loved Dr. Hook.
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January 4, 2019 at 8:52 am
Although I was never a big fan of Captain and Tenille, 2019 is definitely starting to suck. Four days into the year and we lose three to the great gig in the sky.
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January 4, 2019 at 8:51 pm
He was pretty good with Beach Boys. But, yeah…2019 is already making loud ‘suck’ noises. 😠
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January 4, 2019 at 12:20 pm
Dang…I hate I already have to start my In Memoriam post for 2019 so soon.
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January 4, 2019 at 11:39 pm
I know, four days into the year and already three deaths. I was hoping death would take a year off.
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