Musicians We Lost in 2023
This is a considerably edited list of all the great musicians we unfortunately lost in 2023.
The following are those that profoundly affected me.
https://www.scenepointblank.com/blog/those-we-lost-2023/
Shane MacGowan
The Pogues/Popes/Nipple Erectors/Nips
Pogues frontman. I had the opportunity to see the Pogues in the 80's. Shane and Spider had a few in them. Perhaps one of the top shows I have witnessed. The energy abounded that night. I saw Shane with the Popes later in the 90's.
Big fan of The Nips and Nipple Erectors as well.
Geordie Walker
Killing Joke
I saw Killing Joke a few times. Perhaps one of the most memorable times was at a sparsely attended show. Jaz had audience members sit in a circle while he danced and sang around us.
Scott "Top Ten" Kempner
The Dictators/The Del-Lords
Met Scott briefly once at a Dictators gig. Never had the opportunity to see The Del-Lords. Both great bands!
Tom Verlaine
Televsion
Big Television fan. His solo records are great as well. Saw Television once. Was a highlight to have finally seen them.
Philippe Marcade
The Senders
I had the opportunity to interview Phillipe.
Fun interview, full of stories and very obliging.
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/interviews/senders/
Tony Slug
The Nitwitz/B.G.K/The Hydromatics
I had the opportunity to converse with Tony through a few emails. Most musicians are lucky to play in one top-notch band. Tony played in many. What an extensive career and output.
https://newnoisemagazine.com/in-memory-of-tony-slug-1963-2023/.
