RIP - Frank Sidebottom

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RIP - Frank Sidebottom

Postby Mr_Grue » Jun 21st, '10, 16:55

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Postby daleshrimpton » Jun 21st, '10, 17:00

he had been suffering from Cancer for quite a while. Only yesterday he announced via his facebook page, that they were canceling a tour.

you're like Yoda.you dont say much, but what you do say is worth listening to....
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Postby Tomo » Jun 21st, '10, 17:05

Oh Christ, no!

He was only twittering and posting to Facebook this morning!

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Postby themagicwand » Jun 21st, '10, 17:30

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Postby Tomo » Jun 21st, '10, 17:33

The funny thing is, today's ear worm has been Timperley Sunset. :( Not a good day.

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Postby Part-Timer » Jun 21st, '10, 21:25

Weird.

For some reason, I thought about him a few days ago (nothing spooky, this followed on from him popping into my mind about a week before that), and wondered whether he was still gigging.

RIP Frank (and Little Frank). A very inventive and unusual comedian.

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Postby IAIN » Jun 21st, '10, 22:32

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Postby Reverend Tristan » Jun 21st, '10, 23:47

He played Worksop about 2 years ago and was the funnies performer I've ever seen :( :(

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