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Bern
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: September 22 2005 Location: Québec Status: Offline Points: 11746 |
Topic: RIP Lars Hollmer (RiO pioneer) 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 |
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RIP in bossa nova heaven. |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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. |
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Logan
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.
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King of Loss
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. |
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Prog-jester
Prog Reviewer Joined: June 05 2005 Location: Love Beach Status: Offline Points: 5908 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:39 |
what a year
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Finnforest
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: The Heartland Status: Offline Points: 17184 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:53 |
Unreal year it is. Let's hope 2009 is a better one in this regard.
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...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"
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Prog-jester
Prog Reviewer Joined: June 05 2005 Location: Love Beach Status: Offline Points: 5908 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 15:55 |
in ANY regard, I hope
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Atavachron
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65524 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 16:05 |
oh dear, one of the best
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stonebeard
Forum Senior Member Joined: May 27 2005 Location: NE Indiana Status: Offline Points: 28057 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 16:06 |
Rest easy, man.
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Man With Hat
Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 16:10 |
Exactly my thoughts.
Damn. Excellent musician, excellent bands, excellent tunes. Another talent gone way to early.
Rest In Peace.
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
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MovingPictures07
Prog Reviewer Joined: January 09 2008 Location: Beasty Heart Status: Offline Points: 32181 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 16:36 |
This is really sad news.
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Ivan_Melgar_M
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 27 2004 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 19557 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 21:47 |
Very sad news.
But honestly this is probably not going to get better, lets face it our idols are getting old, and the tendency is to loose more of them as the years go by.
Iván
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Atkingani
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: October 21 2005 Location: Terra Brasilis Status: Offline Points: 12288 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 21:49 |
Sad news... RIP Lars.
2008 has been a year of heavy losses for the good music... casually I read just now that Mist (Volker Karhs), from Grobschnitt died last July, age 57. I can't remember any note here in the Archives about his passing.
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Guigo
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Ivan_Melgar_M
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 27 2004 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 19557 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 21:55 |
Didn't knew about Mist death.
Everything has been taken with complete privacy, no information about his death or cause was released,
Also very sad news
Iván Edited by Ivan_Melgar_M - December 27 2008 at 21:56 |
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memowakeman
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 19 2005 Location: Mexico City Status: Offline Points: 13032 |
Posted: December 27 2008 at 22:16 |
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Cesar Inca
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 19 2004 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 4888 |
Posted: December 28 2008 at 09:16 |
I can't speak or read Swedish, but I gather that veteran Swedish progger Lars Hollmer is dead: http://www2.unt.se/avd/1,1826,MC=5-AV_ID=846067,00.html
I've checked on an online dictionary that död stands for dead - can anyone confirm this apparent sad news?
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Cesar Inca
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 19 2004 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 4888 |
Posted: December 28 2008 at 09:24 |
Thank you for the music, Lars - you were brilliant and brought so much joy and pleasure to those who could appreciate the weird, distinct dynamics of Samla Mammas Manna, Zamla Mammaz Manna and Von Zamla as a major contribution to prog rock's history. Rest in peace, Master! |
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Bj-1
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 04 2005 Location: No(r)Way Status: Offline Points: 31619 |
Posted: December 28 2008 at 13:33 |
I can't believe it. This is shockingly sad news indeed!
Thank you for everything, Lars. Your timeless music will always be enjoyed and remembered by us!
Rest in Peace!
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RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!
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avestin
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 18 2005 Status: Offline Points: 12625 |
Posted: December 28 2008 at 13:43 |
Terrible terrible loss, this is so sad.
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manuriel
Forum Newbie Joined: March 07 2007 Status: Offline Points: 2 |
Posted: December 28 2008 at 15:23 |
Very sad news !!
an excellent musician and person ......
we'll miss you
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