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Topic: Deke Leonard R.I.P.
Posted: February 01 2017 at 08:52

Deke Leonard: Rock band Man's guitarist dies, aged 72

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Posted: February 01 2017 at 10:10

RIP

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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Posted: February 01 2017 at 14:19

Do You Like It Here Now, Are You Settling In? is one of my favourite albums. it does not have a weak track and Many Are Called, But Few Get Up is very special. Deke Leonard's Iceberg were almost identical to Man and the 717155I track is another standout track for me.

As has been noted elsewhere, Man/Iceberg did not always capture their live energy on the studio albums, so their BBC In Concert and radio sessions are among their best work. I hope the BBC will release this material before Man are all but forgotten.

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Posted: February 01 2017 at 14:32

I have always had a hard time with the music of Man, but Deke's guitar has always been the high point for me on their recordings. Yet another sad loss.

The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty"

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Posted: February 01 2017 at 15:41

Man were one of those bands (like Hawkwind) who i just saw so many times and Deke was such great guy and such a unique guitarist (as well as a fantastic raconteur!); along with the late Micky Jones, Man made some of the most unique (and ok, not always very 'Prog' but definately different! Zappa's respect for their guitar playing says it all) guitar playing of the 1970's. The Rockpalast TV concert from around 1975, doing Dekes 7171-551 just shows the fantastic chemistry between them. Very, Very sad.. RIP Deke Cry

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Posted: February 02 2017 at 13:28

That's a pity Cry

I saw MAN live several times, once I had a beer with him at the bar in the aftermath ...
Guitarist on uncounted albums, I loved his books too ... bye bye Deke

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Posted: February 02 2017 at 15:27

Hi,

Been wanting to review the book that Deke put together about the band in its waning days, but in many ways, it is so sad, that it was not exactly one of those books that one would want to review to give it glowing looks.

However, it had magnificent laughs and moments in it, and almost on that alone it was worth reading, were it not for a few folks that ripped off the band silly, and they are not in jail and should be.

If I have favorite moments of this band, they were really good in LA with the new bass and keyboards (Whaley and friend), and opened for Hawkwind in the show called Space 1999 in a small venue that was OK for Man, but too small and obviously too loud for Hawkwind, and we had to leave less than half into it.

Of all the pieces of theirs, I keep coming back to the long version of "C'mon" in the Back Into the Future" album and its magnificent vocals and yodels by Micky and the choir with it ... an absolutely astounding live moment, the kind that one will rarely, if ever, catch. Musically, it is one of the nicest things vocally I have ever heard.

Great lines everyone, by Deke, there is only one that needs to stands up ... "... we have a guest with us today ... he don't know the notes and neither do we!"

Edited by moshkito - February 02 2017 at 15:31

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Posted: February 03 2017 at 13:28

Oh bollocks, that is sad news! Man have always been a favourite of mine and Deke's dry sense of humour that came across so well in his books was hillarious. RIP Deke.

Edited by Nightfly - February 03 2017 at 13:28

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mbzr48 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Discography Auditor Joined: February 11 2011 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 2129	Topic: Deke Leonard R.I.P. Posted: February 01 2017 at 08:52
	Deke Leonard: Rock band Man's guitarist dies, aged 72

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183	Posted: February 01 2017 at 10:10
	RIP
	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.

Big Ears Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 08 2005 Location: Hants, England Status: Offline Points: 727	Posted: February 01 2017 at 14:19
	Do You Like It Here Now, Are You Settling In? is one of my favourite albums. it does not have a weak track and Many Are Called, But Few Get Up is very special. Deke Leonard's Iceberg were almost identical to Man and the 717155I track is another standout track for me. As has been noted elsewhere, Man/Iceberg did not always capture their live energy on the studio albums, so their BBC In Concert and radio sessions are among their best work. I hope the BBC will release this material before Man are all but forgotten.

Progosopher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 12 2009 Location: Coolwood Status: Offline Points: 6472	Posted: February 01 2017 at 14:32
	I have always had a hard time with the music of Man, but Deke's guitar has always been the high point for me on their recordings. Yet another sad loss.
	The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty"

Cosmiclawnmower Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 09 2010 Location: West Country,UK Status: Offline Points: 3824	Posted: February 01 2017 at 15:41
	Man were one of those bands (like Hawkwind) who i just saw so many times and Deke was such great guy and such a unique guitarist (as well as a fantastic raconteur!); along with the late Micky Jones, Man made some of the most unique (and ok, not always very 'Prog' but definately different! Zappa's respect for their guitar playing says it all) guitar playing of the 1970's. The Rockpalast TV concert from around 1975, doing Dekes 7171-551 just shows the fantastic chemistry between them. Very, Very sad.. RIP Deke


Rivertree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions Joined: March 22 2006 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 17644	Posted: February 02 2017 at 13:28
	That's a pity I saw MAN live several times, once I had a beer with him at the bar in the aftermath ... Guitarist on uncounted albums, I loved his books too ... bye bye Deke


moshkito Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 04 2007 Location: Grok City Status: Offline Points: 17841	Posted: February 02 2017 at 15:27
	Hi, Been wanting to review the book that Deke put together about the band in its waning days, but in many ways, it is so sad, that it was not exactly one of those books that one would want to review to give it glowing looks. However, it had magnificent laughs and moments in it, and almost on that alone it was worth reading, were it not for a few folks that ripped off the band silly, and they are not in jail and should be. If I have favorite moments of this band, they were really good in LA with the new bass and keyboards (Whaley and friend), and opened for Hawkwind in the show called Space 1999 in a small venue that was OK for Man, but too small and obviously too loud for Hawkwind, and we had to leave less than half into it. Of all the pieces of theirs, I keep coming back to the long version of "C'mon" in the Back Into the Future" album and its magnificent vocals and yodels by Micky and the choir with it ... an absolutely astounding live moment, the kind that one will rarely, if ever, catch. Musically, it is one of the nicest things vocally I have ever heard. Great lines everyone, by Deke, there is only one that needs to stands up ... "... we have a guest with us today ... he don't know the notes and neither do we!" Edited by moshkito - February 02 2017 at 15:31
	Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com

Nightfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 01 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3659	Posted: February 03 2017 at 13:28
	Oh bollocks, that is sad news! Man have always been a favourite of mine and Deke's dry sense of humour that came across so well in his books was hillarious. RIP Deke. Edited by Nightfly - February 03 2017 at 13:28