Originally Posted by SchnookoLoly (Post 12273135)

Yeah, on here we've just said as long as it's reported by a major news network.

But I am pretty sure that Gord Downie will be reported on BBC, The Tragically Hip is not exactly a small indie band, yes they're Canadian but they're huge in the US as well. So I would put money on the fact that BBC will have it.

Originally Posted by bats (Post 12273375)

Anita Pallenberg

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 12272409)

I'm much enjoying a debate on the formerly Gruaniad death thread. Someone has chosen Canadian singer Gord Downie (of a band called the Tragically Hip). The moderator has cautioned that google has hardly heard of him so there's a fair chance he won't be famous enough to be reported dead on the BBC.

"Is there a Canadian version of BBC? CBC? Might that be acceptable?"

wonders a competitor. The moderator is having none of it:

"No, otherwise this will devolve into an argument about how x was super-famous in Tajikistan, and the death was reported on their state broadcaster."

Heh!

Originally Posted by SchnookoLoly (Post 12273135)

Yeah, on here we've just said as long as it's reported by a major news network.

But I am pretty sure that Gord Downie will be reported on BBC, The Tragically Hip is not exactly a small indie band, yes they're Canadian but they're huge in the US as well. So I would put money on the fact that BBC will have it.

Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12273380)

:ban:


Not because of Anita but bats :lol:

Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 12273710)

This may not be a popular opinion but if it wasn't for Can Con regulations do you honestly think that the Tragically Hip would be as popular as they are? I remain to this day underwhelmed by them. I realize it isn't a popular opinion but to me they are the Eagles of Canada....everytime I hear Hotel California/Long Run/Take it Easy I reach for the mute button.

Their US popularity is over reported I think. Highest album chart peak is #129 on US charts and not one Billboard Hot 100 single.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tr...ip_discography

Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 12273710)

This may not be a popular opinion but if it wasn't for Can Con regulations do you honestly think that the Tragically Hip would be as popular as they are? I remain to this day underwhelmed by them. I realize it isn't a popular opinion but to me they are the Eagles of Canada....everytime I hear Hotel California/Long Run/Take it Easy I reach for the mute button.

Their US popularity is over reported I think. Highest album chart peak is #129 on US charts and not one Billboard Hot 100 single.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tr...ip_discography

Originally Posted by DaveLovesDee (Post 12274731)

Helmut Kohl aged 87.

Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat (Post 12276340)

I appear to have reached the age where all of my childhood icons are popping their clogs. Play School presenter Brian Cant dies

Also Flounder (from Animal House) passed away over the weekend. Although to me he'll always be Vir Cotto. Stephen Furst: Animal House actor dies aged 63 - BBC News

Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat (Post 12276340)

I appear to have reached the age where all of my childhood icons are popping their clogs. Play School presenter Brian Cant diesl]