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I am suddenly very sad and feeling much older tonight. Glenn Frey (Eagles) has passed. Although he probably never laid hands on the Rickenbacker 2030GF bass with his reprinted signature, it is disturbing to realize that we have lost all three of the personages behind Rickenbacker's "signature" editions in the last seven months: Chris Squire in June, Lemmy Kilmister in December, and now Frey. I'm going to read through those chapters in my book once again tonight in remembrance.
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Yes, it truly sad in every respect, including that they were special artists in relation to Rickenbacker. :(
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I totally agree. Very sad news.

A horrible year for Baby boomer era musicians so far.
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When they pass, the fact that the musical heroes of our youth were usually only a decade or two older than us, focuses our attention on our own mortality.
May Messrs. Squire, Kilmister & Frey all Rest In Peace, and may their musical memories remain indelible.
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bigbajo60 wrote:When they pass, the fact that the musical heroes of our youth were usually only a decade or two older than us, focuses our attention on our own mortality.
We are all "Limited Editions"
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xpitt wrote:
bigbajo60 wrote:When they pass, the fact that the musical heroes of our youth were usually only a decade or two older than us, focuses our attention on our own mortality.
We are all "Limited Editions"
Pithy words, indeed. I will miss all three of these folks!!
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And of course David Bowie, even though he wasn't a Rick artist.
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Clifton wrote:And of course David Bowie, even though he wasn't a Rick artist.
Scotty may disagree with you... :wink:
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I found this image on google. It says it's from the Hard Rock Florence. Does anyone know more?
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Sad. Makes me feel old. :(
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Clifton wrote:And of course David Bowie, even though he wasn't a Rick artist.
I still don't know what albums Bowie used it on, but this 70s era BG 480 is in the Hard Rock Cafe in Florence Italy. He seems to have signed it in 1995 - so I gather it was before then. :o
Bowie 480 in Florence 6a1658.jpg
Be nice to see a new 480 if RIC was gonna do the LE signature thing again.
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Clifton wrote:And of course David Bowie, even though he wasn't a Rick artist.
His bassist Trevor Boulder (one the Spiders From Mars) was a Ric player.
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thx1955 wrote:His bassist Trevor Boulder (one the Spiders From Mars) was a Ric player.
And, not only that, but Trevor was as solid as a rock! :mrgreen:
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jps wrote:
thx1955 wrote:His bassist Trevor Boulder (one the Spiders From Mars) was a Ric player.
And, not only that, but Trevor was as solid as a rock! :mrgreen:

You keep THAT up and you're liable to lose your comedic license!!!!
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I got to see Bowie and the Spiders live, you're right, solid as a rock, and wow, I didn't realise he had passed away in 2013
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