John Bradbury, the revered drummer known for his dedication to the Specials and influence within the 2 Tone ska movement of the late ’70s, died Monday in England, according to statements from his band and family. The news was first announced Tuesday via Twitter, but no cause of death was noted. He was 62. "It is with deep regret that we say goodbye to our great friend, the world's greatest drummer, our beloved Brad," tweeted the Specials, which also lost their trombonist Rico Rodriguez in September.Bradbury's family also released a longer statement, available below, via BBC: It is with deepest regret that we have to announce the very sad news that our much loved husband and father John 'Brad' Bradbury passed away on Monday the 28 of December. Brad's drumming was the powerhouse behind The Specials and it was seen as a key part to the Two Tone sound. He was...
- 12/30/2015
- by Sean Fitz-Gerald
- Vulture
It’s been a rough week for music fans, as John Bradbury, the iconic drummer for the Specials, passed away.
The English band announced the sad news via Twitter on Tuesday (December 29), stating, “It is with deep regret that we say goodbye to our great friend, the world’s greatest drummer, our beloved Brad. Rip.”
According to the late musician’s family, “Brad’s drumming was the powerhouse behind The Specials and it was seen as a key part to the Two Tone sound. He was much respected in the world of drumming and his style of reggae and ska was seen as genuinely ground-breaking when The Specials first hit the charts in 1979. He was an integral part of The Specials reforming in 2008 and toured with them extensively up to the present day. His contribution to the world of music cannot be understated and he will much missed by family,...
The English band announced the sad news via Twitter on Tuesday (December 29), stating, “It is with deep regret that we say goodbye to our great friend, the world’s greatest drummer, our beloved Brad. Rip.”
According to the late musician’s family, “Brad’s drumming was the powerhouse behind The Specials and it was seen as a key part to the Two Tone sound. He was much respected in the world of drumming and his style of reggae and ska was seen as genuinely ground-breaking when The Specials first hit the charts in 1979. He was an integral part of The Specials reforming in 2008 and toured with them extensively up to the present day. His contribution to the world of music cannot be understated and he will much missed by family,...
- 12/29/2015
- GossipCenter
Mike Pandey
Veteran environmental film maker Mike Pandey has been honoured with the V Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award at the Mumbai International Film Festival – Miff 2012. The award carries a citation, a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakhs.
The Award was presented to Mike Pandey by the Governor of Maharashtra, K Sankaranarayanan in the presence of Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Chaudhury Mohan Jathua, veteran film historian Vijaya Mulay and popular Marathi actor Amrutha Khanvilkar at the opening ceremony of the festival on Friday.
Mike Pandey is one of India’s foremost wildlife and environmental filmmakers with over 300 national and international awards. He has made films like Shores of Silence, The Last Migration, Broken Wings and The Timeless Traveller.
Miff 2012 which will be held from February 3-9 at Ncpa, Nariman Point will showcase more than 101 documentary, short and animation films from 37 countries. 22 awards including the Golden...
Veteran environmental film maker Mike Pandey has been honoured with the V Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award at the Mumbai International Film Festival – Miff 2012. The award carries a citation, a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakhs.
The Award was presented to Mike Pandey by the Governor of Maharashtra, K Sankaranarayanan in the presence of Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Chaudhury Mohan Jathua, veteran film historian Vijaya Mulay and popular Marathi actor Amrutha Khanvilkar at the opening ceremony of the festival on Friday.
Mike Pandey is one of India’s foremost wildlife and environmental filmmakers with over 300 national and international awards. He has made films like Shores of Silence, The Last Migration, Broken Wings and The Timeless Traveller.
Miff 2012 which will be held from February 3-9 at Ncpa, Nariman Point will showcase more than 101 documentary, short and animation films from 37 countries. 22 awards including the Golden...
- 2/3/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
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With 135 bands on the bill, the three-day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which begins today, offers a blend of big stars, buzz bands, veterans acts making – they hope – a comeback, inspired DJs and relatively new artists with the promise to do bigger things. That egalitarian blend is what makes Coachella the best festival in the U.S.: Until a band you’re eager to see is ready to appear on one of the five stages spread through the huge pitch, you’re likely to find something nearby that’s worth hearing.
This year, among the acts that are scheduled to appear are a few curiosities. Not that they aren’t talented or can’t be fabulous. It’s that few of us in the audience can know what to expect until the music begins. To whit:
Calle 13 is...
With 135 bands on the bill, the three-day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which begins today, offers a blend of big stars, buzz bands, veterans acts making – they hope – a comeback, inspired DJs and relatively new artists with the promise to do bigger things. That egalitarian blend is what makes Coachella the best festival in the U.S.: Until a band you’re eager to see is ready to appear on one of the five stages spread through the huge pitch, you’re likely to find something nearby that’s worth hearing.
This year, among the acts that are scheduled to appear are a few curiosities. Not that they aren’t talented or can’t be fabulous. It’s that few of us in the audience can know what to expect until the music begins. To whit:
Calle 13 is...
- 4/16/2010
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
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