I read today that he actually won a Tony for that role, SV. I had no idea that he had a history in theater.

SV,

I knew he was in at least one popular play and couldn't think of the title. I kept thinking of (and I may have the title slightly off) "Jason and The Technicolor Raincoat." Don't know why that came to mind (I never saw it) but it did.


TIS

SB, your source may have been mistaken about the Tony award. I checked the Internet Broadway Database website, and here is what I found:

I hadn't known this, but Davy Jones was, indeed, the Artful Dodger in the original Broadway production of Oliver! that opened in January, 1963. It closed (after switching theaters during its run) in November, 1964. He was nominated for a Tony award as "Best Featured Actor in a Musical", but, according to the IBDb, did not win.

An aside: Why did the show switch theaters less than two months before it closed? Because the theater they were in had been previously booked for a new musical arriving in September, 1964 - a little something called Fiddler on the Roof.

Another aside: In August, 1965, the show (with a substantially different cast, and without Davy Jones) returned to Broadway for seven weeks, in what was called a "return engagement" rather than a "revival." In the ensemble, playing one of the people of London, was an unknown young actor named Dominic Chianese.

TIS, you're thinking of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, but a quick search did not turn up any evidence that he was in any productions of it. Donny Osmond, yes - but Davy Jones? I may have to keep looking on this one.

Signor V.

Ralph McQuarrie, the artist who helped George Lucas bring Stars Wars to the big screen, has died aged 82.

Ralph Mcquarrie

Ronnie Montrose died Saturday from prostate cancer.

SV

Maybe you're right. I could have sworn Jones was in it but I guess I'm wrong. Maybe he was in another play. Anyway, thanks for the clarification.


TIS

SV, perhaps I misunderstood and took nominated as won.

William Heirens, 83, American serial killer died in jail last week, Heirens was reputedly the world's longest serving prisoner, having spent 65 years in prison..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Heirens

James Ellies from The Trammps has died at the age of 74

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/.../1#.T1oK9TEgcUQ

Legendary French comic book artist Moebius has died.

http://news.yahoo.com/comic-book-artist-moebius-dies-182107216.html

(CNN)
Earl Scruggs, whose distinctive picking style and association with Lester Flatt cemented bluegrass music's place in popular culture, died Wednesday of natural causes at a Nashville hospital, his son Gary Scruggs said. He was 88.

"I realize his popularity throughout the world went way beyond just bluegrass and country music," Gary Scruggs told CNN. "It was more than that."

For many of a certain age, Scruggs' banjo was part of the soundtrack of an era on "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" -- the theme song from the CBS sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies," which aired on CBS from 1962 to 1971 and for decades afterward in syndication.

But much more than that, he popularized a three-finger picking style that brought the banjo to the fore in a supercharged genre, and he was an indispensable member of the small cadre of musical greats who created modern bluegrass music....
Earl Scruggs Passes Away

I can't say I'd recognize his face but I do remember Earl Scruggs. Especially (as you mentioned) in relationship with Lester Flatt & of course the Beverly Hillbillies Theme.




TIS

Veteran actor Warren Stevens (right) died March 27 at the age of 92.

His film career in the 1950's never really took off (despite supporting roles in Forbidden Planet and The Barefoot Contessa), and he became a famliar face as a guest-star in countless television series. Particularly memorable to sci-fi fans was his role as Rojan in an episode of the original Star Trek ("By Any Other Name"). He continued acting until 2007, with appearances on the TV series E.R.

R.I.P.

Signor V.

Guitar amp pioneer Jim Marshall dies aged 88..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17625335

Those of us on these Boards who are of a "certain age" may remember former pro wrestler Chief Jay Strongbow, who died April 3 at the age of 83.



Strongbow was one of the most popular - and colorful - characters in American pro wrestling, reaching the peak of his popularity from the 1960's through the 1980's. His career spanned nearly forty years, and he was known for his flashy, feathered headdresses and "war dance," which he would perform before "finishing off" an opponent.

Though billed as a Native American, Strongbow was actually an Italian-American whose real name was Joe Scarpa. I remember in an interview many years ago, Strongbow was asked what Indian tribe he belonged to. His answer: "The Wop-a-ho Tribe."

R.I.P.

Signor V.

FA Porsche, designer of iconic 911 sports car, died aged 76

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17637175

Loved him, SV.

I too loved Chief Jay Strongbow. He was a wildly popular wrestler in the mid-70s. A neighbor of mine always got us free ringside tickets when the wrestlers came to town, and it was one of my earliest thrills, shared with my brothers and sister to have the Chief pass by on his way to and from the ring. He put on a good show.

The Wop-a-Ho tribe will certainly miss him.

The artist, Thomas Kinkade, died at age 54 yesterday.

I just read this Wallace story. He's been around forever and I think everyone knows who he is. Yet, for some reason, I'm surprised to hear of his passing. Too bad.

Oh, and more surprised about Thomas Kincaid's passing. Wow, he was way too young.


TIS

Proposed rule change: Anyone left from the original 60 Minutes show should not count next year.

lol how else is left?

I think Morley Safer.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma..

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4256284/Coma-vigil-for-Bee-Gee-Robin-Gibb.html

I just woke up and saw this story about Robin Gibb. I'm so sorry to hear that. Geez, isn't he the third brother (Andy & Maurice). I sure hope he pulls thru but it sure does NOT sound like that's gonna happen. Very sad



TIS

Dick Clark has died. He was largely responsible for bringing rock music mainstrem. He discovered and promoted numerous pioneers of the genre. R.I.P.

A Mount Vernon boy. How sad.

RIP Dick .

Dick Clark has passed away at the age of 82.

Never thought I'd live to see the day! RIP Dick!