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Traute Lafrenz, the last of the White Rose anti-Nazi resistance, dies aged 103


https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/09/traute-lafrenz-the-last-of-the-white-rose-anti-nazi-resistance-dies-aged-103

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Simon Emmerson aka Simon Booth, Afro Celt /Afro Celt Sound System, the Imagined Village, Working Week and Weekend (the only group I didn't see).


Had a chance encounter with him on a long cross channel ferry sailing, and subsequently said hello at festivals. Only 67 so much more to give


Some nice words from Peter Gabriel


https://petergabriel.com/news/simon-emmerson/


And a fuller obituary


https://www.songlines.co.uk/news/obituary-simon-emmerson-1956-2023

14 March 2023


Sad to report the untimely passing of Bobby Caldwell, "Robert Hunter Caldwell was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He released several albums spanning R&B, soul, jazz, and adult contemporary. He is known for his soulful and versatile vocals."

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Fond memories, including a Spitting Image sketch (slightly risque) when Labour got into power in 97.  As a minister she got her private office to cover over the smoke alarm, maybe the last minister to smoke in the office (I'm seeing this from the funny side).

Gordon McQueen, ex Leeds and Man U from a time when the Scotland national team were good.  As much remembered for his bouffant

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63664992

 

 

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