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Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« 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.
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2008, 09:52 »
A very sad loss. 
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2008, 10:52 »
They were a big part of my folk years - that gravelly voice was unmistakable.
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2008, 20:38 »
Of course now you're coming towards your old folk years!   :)x :devil: ;)
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2008, 21:11 »
Rik - I really wouldn't stand for that!   ':|  You hold him while I kick him!   :slug:
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2008, 21:37 »
You'll have another comrade in the Pensioner Power brigade this time next week, Clive!   :devil:
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #6 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:
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2008, 23:22 »
Keep up, man!  Who were we just talking about?   ::) ;)
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2008, 07:35 »
 :blush:  ;D  :bawl:
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #9 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. :)
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2008, 13:20 »
Hah - beat you to it.  I got my military pension when I was 29 years old.

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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2008, 13:57 »
Bloody skivers!!  Some of us still have to work for a living!   ;D
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2008, 15:46 »
There are those of us who plan... ;D
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Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew dies at 73
« Reply #13 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:
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