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Mr Wisdom's Whoppper

Jun 8, 2012 - 4:08AM

RIP Bob Welch

Just read that the ex Fleetwood Mac guitarist took his own life.

Joe McFarland

Jun 8, 2012 - 6:10AM

Re: RIP Bob Welch

Yeah, sad news. Most "psych" moment probably "Someday" by Head West on Circus Days comp, but he had great stuff on "Future Games", "Bare Trees" and "Mystery to Me". The song "Hypnotized" wasn't "psych", but had a great 70's spacey vibe.
Too bad...

Jun 8, 2012 - 8:02AM

Re: RIP Bob Welch

He had some fine songs on Heroes Are Hard To Find, too. Never a great lyricist, I always liked his couplet on "Silver Heels": If I could sing like Paul McCartney/Get funky like Etta James/I'd never change.

Omar

Jun 8, 2012 - 8:53AM

Re: RIP Bob Welch

That's a real tragedy. I can't say I was crazy about all of his stuff but he had talent and had, not- insignificant, success during his career.I wonder what could have driven him to go out like that. RIP.

Joe McFarland

Jun 8, 2012 - 10:13AM

Re: RIP Bob Welch

One article mentioned spinal surgery and not wanting to be an invalid or a burden to people, but that sounded like speculation. It mentioned he was married but with no kids.

two sheds phil now one shed phil

Jun 8, 2012 - 1:53PM

Re: RIP Bob Welch

very sad RIP

Stuart Robertson

Jun 9, 2012 - 10:12AM

Re: RIP Bob Welch

Yes sad news indeed,for anyone to take their own life must be in the depths of despair,very sad indeed.