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Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:39

what a year

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Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:34

This is sad news.. For Lars Hollmer is one of the most fantastic musicians I've listened to over the years and I'm saddened by this news...

I was hoping to see Samla Mammas Manna play one of these years too!

RIP.

Logan

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Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:33

Very sad news. Disapprove

Great musician.

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Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:18

Oh no.

Oh no oh no. Cry

This is terrible news. Bugger.

Can you post us confirmation, Olivier? Not that I don't believe you, of course, I just like to have another source. Cheers.

Lars, I have many of your albums, as well as SMM and Von Zamla ones and I shall try and listen to them soon.

In pace, requiescat, Lars. Cry

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Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:07

I've just learned that Lars Hollmer has passed away at 60 years old today. I don't know many details yet. Last year, I talked to Rémi Leclerc from Miriodor who told me he was really sick and stuck in bed. I feared the worst. Now, it seems the disease took him away.

I had the chance to see him play live with Samla Mammas Manna at one of what would be his last performance. He blew me away (the whole band did but Hollmer has quite a stage presence). The concert was awesome (probably the most intense prog concert I've seen). He was so jolly and he seemed perfectly fine. I spoke to him quickly after the show and he was such a great guy.

Cheers for this underrated musician who was part of the initial Rock in Opposition movement and to a great guy! Clap

Rest in Peace Lars.

Edited by Bern - December 27 2008 at 15:30

RIP in bossa nova heaven.

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Prog-jester Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 05 2005 Location: Love Beach Status: Offline Points: 5908	Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:39
	what a year

King of Loss Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 21 2005 Location: Boston, MA Status: Offline Points: 16820	Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:34
	This is sad news.. For Lars Hollmer is one of the most fantastic musicians I've listened to over the years and I'm saddened by this news... I was hoping to see Samla Mammas Manna play one of these years too! RIP.

Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Status: Offline Points: 36865	Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:33
	Very sad news. Great musician.

VanderGraafKommandöh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 04 2005 Location: Malaria Status: Offline Points: 89372	Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:18
	Oh no. Oh no oh no. This is terrible news. Bugger. Can you post us confirmation, Olivier? Not that I don't believe you, of course, I just like to have another source. Cheers. Lars, I have many of your albums, as well as SMM and Von Zamla ones and I shall try and listen to them soon. In pace, requiescat, Lars.


Bern Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: September 22 2005 Location: Québec Status: Offline Points: 11746	Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:07
	I've just learned that Lars Hollmer has passed away at 60 years old today. I don't know many details yet. Last year, I talked to Rémi Leclerc from Miriodor who told me he was really sick and stuck in bed. I feared the worst. Now, it seems the disease took him away. I had the chance to see him play live with Samla Mammas Manna at one of what would be his last performance. He blew me away (the whole band did but Hollmer has quite a stage presence). The concert was awesome (probably the most intense prog concert I've seen). He was so jolly and he seemed perfectly fine. I spoke to him quickly after the show and he was such a great guy. Cheers for this underrated musician who was part of the initial Rock in Opposition movement and to a great guy! Rest in Peace Lars. Edited by Bern - December 27 2008 at 15:30
	RIP in bossa nova heaven.