smillie's garden
Am I evil?
- Aug 11, 2003
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Very sad to learn of the passing of Tony Allen. An incredible drummer, and one of the inventors of afro-beat.
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[Music] Tony Allen RIP
- Thread starter smillie's garden
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Aaaaaw. That’s very sad. I was literally talking about his brilliance to someone last night. Very lucky to see him a few times.
RIP Tony.
RIP Tony.
Tom Bombadil
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I was just talking about him with my eldest. Sat down checked nsc and discover he's died.. Absolute legend, RIP
Crazy, I was just going to start a thread about afro-beat and of course including this masterpiece.
Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
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- Jan 3, 2012
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The words legend and icon are overused, but he was,
Been listening to Africa 70 today...so good.
aftershavedave
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Good tribute to him on Giles Peterson’s show this afternoon. 6 Music have dedicated the day to “stay home / rave safe” and Giles included an Afrobeat room in his virtual club. It’s totally lifted my spirits and still going with The Allergies rocking Craig’s Trunk of Funk 
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aftershavedave
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Good tribute to him on Giles Peterson’s show this afternoon. 6 Music have dedicated the day to “stay home / rave safe” and Giles included an Afrobeat room in his virtual club. It’s totally lifted my spirits and still going with The Allergies rocking Craig’s Trunk of Funk
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GP has been a rock, taking on extra hours (same as Craig Charles). Between the two of them they cover 90%+ of my musical interests. Stay happy GB happy times will come!
Cheers buddy. Totally agree, the MCing, particularly by Dynamite was so uplifting. Who needs Liz "Hiya" Kershaw anyway?
aftershavedave
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"Hiya">>slits wrists x