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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | I don't know if you americans have heard of Billy Thorpe, but he's an Aussie legend.
He spent a lot of time living in the 'States and I wondered if any of you have heard of him?
His most famous song was "Most People I Know, Think That I'm Crazy" - a great acoustic rock song.
And he was a great bloke. RIP. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | "Children of the Sun" was one of my favorite songs of the time.....and then a few years later....
There was a local club of ill repute that had a beautiful girl who danced to it....and it was a long song! :D |
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Location: New South Wales, Australia | He'll be missed. May he rest in peace. |
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Location: big island | http://www.thorpie.com/
i am not that familiar with his music. sure has an innovative website though. |
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Location: Australia | He certainly was a legend of Oz music. When the Beatles landed in 1964, he was # 1 on the charts.
He could be a feisty little bloke.I once had a run in with him but I always respected the guys talent.
One thing people forget is that he was an excellent guitarist. |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Rich, you've played Tommy's guitar and had a run in with Billy.
You sure you're not famous?
Any other claims to fame? |
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Location: Australia | No not famous, but I do work in the industry.
....sorry, I'd hate to be labelled a name dropper |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by richardd:
No not famous, but I do work in the industry.
....sorry, I'd hate to be labelled a name dropper I don't think anyone would think that.
They're interesting stories.
Keep em coming. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | RIP |
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Location: Wichita Kansas | I used to think "Children of the Sun" was a Rush song. One of my favorite songs for a long time.
RIP and thanks Billy |
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Location: Madison, Wisconsin | Nice intro song on the web site. I like the punch on the drums. |
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Location: USA | I hear that song at least once a week on our local radio station.
Sad to read. |
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RIP Billy Thorpe