Quote from: Sworntothecans on January 23, 2026, 03:27:00 PM
Quote from: Bürggermeister on January 23, 2026, 02:40:53 PMFrancis Buchholz, original Scorpions bassist. Shit buzz.

Aye, played on some absolute classics.

Not quite the original though, as didn't play on the debut, but certainly played on all their best! RIP  :abbath:

John Virgo, 79. Only commentated on the Masters a couple of weeks ago. I suppose we all know where the cueball's going now.

Quote from: Carnage on February 04, 2026, 09:42:00 AMJohn Virgo, 79. Only commentated on the Masters a couple of weeks ago. I suppose we all know where the cueball's going now.

Indeed, poor guy. Have been listening to him commentate basically my entire life.

RiP to Mark Sawickis of Impetigo/Uniforce zine, all round underground legend. Notnsure of the circumstances, just saw the news this morning

Quote from: Carnage on February 04, 2026, 09:42:00 AMJohn Virgo, 79. Only commentated on the Masters a couple of weeks ago. I suppose we all know where the cueball's going now.

RIP, would he the last of the old school commentators?

Mark from Impetigo. Terrible news seems like he's been in a bad way for a while.

Quote from: The Heretic on February 16, 2026, 10:11:37 AM
Quote from: Carnage on February 04, 2026, 09:42:00 AMJohn Virgo, 79. Only commentated on the Masters a couple of weeks ago. I suppose we all know where the cueball's going now.

RIP, would he the last of the old school commentators?

Him, Taylor and Davis I suppose, and I'd say those two will be around for a while yet.

Quote from: Carnage on February 16, 2026, 11:48:39 AM
Quote from: The Heretic on February 16, 2026, 10:11:37 AM
Quote from: Carnage on February 04, 2026, 09:42:00 AMJohn Virgo, 79. Only commentated on the Masters a couple of weeks ago. I suppose we all know where the cueball's going now.

RIP, would he the last of the old school commentators?



Him, Taylor and Davis I suppose, and I'd say those two will be around for a while yet.

Forgot about Taylor, he's decent (when he's not mentioning 1985)

Quote from: mickO))) on February 16, 2026, 11:09:35 AMMark from Impetigo. Terrible news seems like he's been in a bad way for a while.

Sad news, yeah had read that myself.

All over my FB feed. Sad news alright, RIP.


Just saw that myself. 95, a good run.