R.I.P. Bo Hansson
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Topic: R.I.P. Bo Hansson
Posted By: Cesar Inca
Subject: R.I.P. Bo Hansson
Date Posted: April 26 2010 at 19:54
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HI PROG FRIENDS, THIS IS CESAR INCA. Unuckily, the march of time keeps on determining our cycles of life and death. Now it is the time to wave goodbye to BO HANSSON, precursor of prog rock in Sweden, he died on April 24th, just a few weeks after his 67th birthday.
His first three albums “Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings” “Ur trollkarlens hatt" (#Magician’s Hat”) and “Attic Thoughts" remain vital in a good progressive collection.
For those who can reed Swedish: http://svt.se/2.27170/1.1979414/organisten_bo_hansson_avliden - Thank you for the music, Master Hansson!!
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: April 26 2010 at 20:05
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oh no Hansson was so important over many genres including an impact on film, World music, and jazz/fusion (and Prog of course). One of the ten most important early prog artists to hear, IMO. RIP, Bo, and thanks for the great work. |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 26 2010 at 20:14
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Oh that's a huge loss for the prog community. His music was wonderful. Condolences to his family and many friends.
------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: April 26 2010 at 23:46
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SAY WHAT?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: April 26 2010 at 23:57
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I am so saddened by this terrible news. Bo Hansson introduced me to the magic of Scandinavia, to hobbits long before modern day movie dramas, Findhorn, Attic Thoughts and last but not least the epic album covering Watership Down. A truly great Swedish genius. Your music will live on forever Bo Hansson.......you are with El- ahrairah now. ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: Silverbeard McStarr
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 02:09
| Rest in peace Bo. |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 02:51
| Sad news indeed. He had been ill for years, so at least he has now found peace. |
Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 04:43
So sad to hear this ... a great musician ... but that's the way it is  ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 07:14
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Sad news. My favorite album of his:
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Posted By: Cesar Inca
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 08:45
| Mi favorite Bo Hansson album, as well. |
Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 09:07
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we are saddened to hear it. his classic albums have given us many hours of joy. R.I.P., Bo Hansson. Jean and Friede -------------  A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: akin
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 09:16
| Sad, he was a great composer and musician. R.I.P. |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 10:04
| Very sad new. May he play with Elven and Hobbits. |
Posted By: RaphaelT
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 11:15
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Rest in Peace, Bo ------------- yet you still have time! |
Posted By: Alberto Muñoz
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 11:36
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Shock news to me i gre up listening his albums in the early 90's a great composer and musician.
Ironically yesterday when i was looking the difference between the original an remasters Led Zepp Cd's i found this:
 Well at least he will play Tax Free with Hendrix and Redding.
RIP. -------------  |
Posted By: Nakatira
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 12:21
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Sad News, loved his Lord of the rings album.
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 12:28
From the Gate of Kings the North Wind rides, and past the roaring falls; And clear and cold about the tower its loud horn calls. 'What news from the North, O mighty wind, do you bring to me today? What news of Boromir the Bold? For he is long away.' 'Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry. There many foes he fought. His cloven shield, his broken sword, they to the water brought. His head so proud, his face so fair, his limbs they laid to rest; And Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, bore him upon its breast.' 'O Boromir! The Tower of Gaurd shall ever northward gaze To Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days.' ----JRR Tolkien ------------- What? |
Posted By: Frasse
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 12:53
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this only adds to a bad day :(
R.I.P. Bo Hansson
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Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 13:07
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Sad news indeed.
------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 14:59
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Terrible news, rest in peace ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: gr8dane
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 17:55
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Thank you for your wonderful music. ------------- Shake & bake. |
Posted By: splyu
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 18:32
| Thanks & good-bye, Bo. |
Posted By: Brendan
Date Posted: April 27 2010 at 18:53
| He was a wonderful musician. |
Posted By: XunknownX
Date Posted: April 28 2010 at 08:04
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This is sooooooooo sad, the man was a complete genius and now he's forever gone. One of the biggest loss in prog.music history, I'd say....
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Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: April 28 2010 at 15:10
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Such an influential musician not only in Sweden but throughout the world. Listening to "Lord Of The Rings" right now in his honour. RIP Bo. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: mwood
Date Posted: April 28 2010 at 19:47
| Farewell, Bo. Thanks for the great music. |
Posted By: apps79
Date Posted: May 03 2010 at 14:15
Rest in peace Bo  ...you will be definitely remembered and honored in the realm of time!
Thanks for all the great stuff...------------- When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace... listen to www.justincaseradio.com , the first ever Greek Progressive Rock radio |
Posted By: HotToad5
Date Posted: May 04 2010 at 19:09
| I agree ... not only rest in peace Bo, I hope you are engaged in some celestial musical wonderment as you continue your journey. Thanks for your contribution to music here on earth. |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: May 04 2010 at 19:47
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In pace, requiescat, Bo Hansson.
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Posted By: ColinHennig
Date Posted: May 06 2010 at 11:13
| Very sad to hear of Bo's death. His music transcends time. People will be listening to it in a hundred years. Rest in peace. |
Posted By: AstralliS
Date Posted: May 11 2010 at 05:50
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Prog Sphere just completed an article concerning Bo Hansson's work (and
life), as well as the artists/bands/albums that have been influenced by
this truly prog legend. Find out more of Bosse's solo work, his
collaboration with drummer Janne Karlsson and the artists/bands that
inherited and discourse Bo Hansson's work. The article named Bo Hansson: A Retrospective with Eyes on the Future is on http://prog-sphere.blogspot.com/2010/05/bo-hansson-retrospective-with-eyes-on.html - http://prog-sphere.blogspot.com/2010/05/bo-hansson-retrospective-with-eyes-on.html R.I.P. Bo Hansson ------------- |
Posted By: sturoc1
Date Posted: October 21 2010 at 23:24
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I have just found this out and maybe had heard back in April but let pass me by . He was and will forever be one of the great organ players . The music will hold forever. Lord of the Rings was truly an inspiring piece for me over the years. See you someday old friend. |