RIP Gordon Haskell
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Topic: RIP Gordon Haskell
Posted By: judahbenkenobi
Subject: RIP Gordon Haskell
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 07:32
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 07:41
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A Shame. RIP. Probably the only artist to do a stint in Crimson who regretted it to his dying days. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 08:00
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I got to know him a bit personally and always felt he was a tortured soul. I hope he rests peacefully. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 12:11
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So,,,,RIP..but why did he regret his 'stint in KC'...? ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 12:17
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The real reason is that Gordon had no creative input. He considered himself to be a good songwriter for prog as his solo album It Is And It Isn't proves. He also had royalty disputes with Fripp later on. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 13:31
Never knew he had an lp...lps it seems ...I'll ck it out. btw,,the darn search engine is still effed up....and he isn't listed here.
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SteveG wrote:Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 13:37
I must be getting senile....I had 'forgoitten' he was the singer and bass in Fleurs De Lys...I have those singles in a collection on cd. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 13:43
Yeah, I don't think he's listed here. I guess making one prog album with John Wetton on bass wasn't enough to get him included.  ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 13:48
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RiP to another Crimsonic warrior -------------  
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 13:59
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I'm listening to It Is.....very nice and mellow...has that British singer songwriter quirky thing....from the early 70's. I'll be ordering this one. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 14:00
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Nice. Very melodic stuff that kind of has a Moody's vibe. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 14:23
A shame indeed ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 15:07
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RIP Gordon Loved his singing on "Cadence and Cascade", even more so on "Cirkus". I knew about his solo album but didn't know about the folkish Moodys vibe, will definitely seek it out. Thank you Steve and Doc
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Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 15:36
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RiP to the final 70s King Crimson vocalist -------------
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Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 16:59
Just for that I'll play Lizard, the album he hates the most  RIP Gordon
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Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 17:16
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So sad. His voices are not my cup of tea but obviously he built KC foundation up in early 70s. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 18:04
Lord, who didn't?? Fripp even tried to battle the estate of the deceased composer Gustav Holst!! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 18:25
Yes, and Holst's estate are still waiting for the money.  ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 20:12
RIP Gordon, my favorite moment was your blood-curdling scream in "Cirkus!" at 1:28 ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 22:10
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Sad news. RIP Gordon. He actually had a few minor hits in the UK later on if I'm not mistaken.
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: October 18 2020 at 23:26
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RIP Lizard is an underrated classic. I will spin it soon ------------- 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. |
Posted By: Frenetic Zetetic
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 00:30
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RIP! Saw the news on Facebook of all places (Prog United group I think) yesterday evening. I love Lizard, and from what I understand he was never happy with his work nor time in KC. Thank you for your art and rest in peace! ------------- "I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021 |
Posted By: Ronstein
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 04:27
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Stackridge's 'No-One's More Important Than The Earthworm' was derived from a song written by Gordon Haskell and it's a favorite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D35JhgKgO_8 |
Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 04:38
One of the top Stackridge tracks overall and the only vocal track on that nearly-all instrumental filpside of Extravaganza.
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 05:24
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Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 08:50
you're right, well actually he had one big hit, a #2 album ("Harry's Bar") and single ("How Wonderful you are") in 2002 I can't think of a guy less likely to have a big hit but there you go
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 09:16
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Posted By: jayem
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 11:38
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Thanks for sharing that very nice dgm post ! * RIP * I first remember the man who laughed at the line ending Indoor Games with "hey ho". He's a better known musician than I'd expected. It's been very long since I've listened to music like what's on his solo albums (I'm discovering them !), to the extent it brings a kind of enjoyment of "exotic" order ------------- http://www.digger.ch/?lang=en" rel="nofollow - Support mine-clearing ! https://bandcamp.com/machinechance/?lang=en" rel="nofollow - bandcamp collection |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 12:09
------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 12:11
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I think he meant the last one to pass away. (hopefully.) ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 13:00
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^You got me there. ------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 13:04
| yeah 4 vocalists in the 1970s and they are all deceased now. Boz was the first to pass (2006), then Lake (2016) then Wetton (2017) now Haskell (2020) |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: October 19 2020 at 17:10
RIP
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Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: October 20 2020 at 02:45
Brilliant album! |
Posted By: thief
Date Posted: October 20 2020 at 03:16
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I'm terribly sorry for Gordon Haskell's passing. He was such an interesting persona. First with his 70s King Crimson stint and folkish tunes, and then "coming back" in 2000s with a big hit and mature, reflective albums - he's had quite noticeable following here in Poland. Still remember how his concert in Warsaw circa 2003 was loudly touted in national TV, and soon after that collaboration with Polish singer Katarzyna Skrzynecka got even more attention. So intriguing! Gordon also played live in my hometown (yay!) promoting "One Day Soon", my parents attended and loved every minute of it. My father said that live arrangements were much, much more vivid and engaging than the LP itself; I wonder if someone recorded or witnessed it? Anyways, paps loved the concert and was positively surprised. When it comes to LIZARD, this one is my favorite, most cherished KC album - if I had to pick one - and Gordon's vocals are huge part of that... even if he disliked his stay in the band. What if that lineup went on tour and "opened up" with more democratic approach to songwriting? Would love to know. ------------- TOP20 Songs https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124211" rel="nofollow - Genesis https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=125999" rel="nofollow - Rush |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 20 2020 at 04:16
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Posted By: Sacro_Porgo
Date Posted: October 21 2020 at 22:29
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Man, I just saw this. A darn shame. I know he wasn't happy with the results of the time he spent in KC, but honestly I think he sang every song on Lizard perfectly, and Cadence And Cascade as well. I should check out his solo stuff that was mentioned, can't believe it's not listed on PA. ------------- Porg for short. My love of music doesn't end with prog! Feel free to discuss all sorts of music with me. Odds are I'll give it a chance if I haven't already! :) |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: October 23 2020 at 17:15
In the 70's. Adrian Belew and some of the others are still alive though. I haven't kept track of KC in a while so not sure who after Adrian sang with them.
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 24 2020 at 08:03
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 24 2020 at 18:33
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I've been playing Lizard today after not hearing it for a long time. It's still an album that totally amazes me. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 24 2020 at 18:34
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Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: October 24 2020 at 21:52
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Rest in Peace!
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: October 25 2020 at 02:18
"Hey ho!" ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: altaeria
Date Posted: October 26 2020 at 14:19
Ahem ... Let's please not jinx Jon Anderson. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: October 27 2020 at 05:36
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Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: October 27 2020 at 08:38
Could be seen as a macabre pun, but since he's dead, Gordon has caused me to have an ear(th)worm since he died, but unlike unsual, my earworms are usually about songs I loathe. so it's a pleasant one this time.
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