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General Discussion => The Buzz => Topic started by: GillE on August 17, 2008, 00:27

Title: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: GillE on August 17, 2008, 00:27

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7565754.stm

The founder of the Dubliners has passed away.  His distinctive voice and and fabulous songs will be missed.

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Clive on August 17, 2008, 09:52

A very sad loss. 

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Rik on August 17, 2008, 10:52

They were a big part of my folk years - that gravelly voice was unmistakable.

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Simon on August 17, 2008, 20:38

Of course now you're coming towards your old folk years!   :)x :devil: ;)

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Clive on August 17, 2008, 21:11

Rik - I really wouldn't stand for that!   ':|  You hold him while I kick him!   :slug:

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Simon on August 17, 2008, 21:37

You'll have another comrade in the Pensioner Power brigade this time next week, Clive!   :devil:

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Clive on August 17, 2008, 22:02

Who can that be?  I know it's not Sandra since she is the same age as Mrs Clive.   :dunno:

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Simon on August 17, 2008, 23:22

Keep up, man!  Who were we just talking about?   ::) ;)

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Clive on August 18, 2008, 07:35

 :blush:  ;D  :bawl:

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Rik on August 18, 2008, 09:38

Technically, I won't be a State pensioner for another five years. OTOH, I've been drawing an occupational pension for 28 years. :)

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: GillE on August 18, 2008, 13:20

Hah - beat you to it.  I got my military pension when I was 29 years old.

 8-)

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Simon on August 18, 2008, 13:57

Bloody skivers!!  Some of us still have to work for a living!   ;D

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: Rik on August 18, 2008, 15:46

There are those of us who plan... ;D

Title: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
Post by: David on August 28, 2008, 16:19

Quote from: Clive on August 17, 2008, 09:52

A very sad loss. 

He left behind a lot and its all on CD and DVD......and I would guess a million memories for people to cherish,cant ask much more of any human being.....RIP Ronnie and Thanks :cry: