Celebrity RIP Thread

[JSmith]

Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa

Damn, an excellent actor appearing in many movies, RIP.

JSmith

 

[EERecordist]

Frank Gehry Architect Age 95

Gehry was a leader in the Deconstructionist architectural style. He was one of the first to use CAD software used to design airplanes to design buildings.

In US architecture, the classical style gave away to Lewis Sullivan's base, rise, and capital style as it became possible to build taller with steel. Frank Lloyd Wright was a Sullivan student. Influenced by the Bauhaus, the international style by Mies van der Rohe continues to today. That would be musical minimalism. The Postmodern movement sampled just about everything in a modern mashup. Maybe that would be like hip hop and other sample-based music. Michael Graves was a leader in postmodern architecture. Deconstruction continued the rebellion, some of the buildings looking like they were falling down. Deconstruction might be akin to free jazz.

Among his many buildings is the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

About the Walt Disney Concert Hall | LA Phil

Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH) is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

www.laphil.com

https://www.npr.org/2025/12/05/527785250/frank-gehry-dead

 

[Member 90125]

Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60

Malo was battling colon cancer and later leptomeningeal disease, a rare complication when cancer spreads to membranes around the brain and spinal cord.

apnews.com

The lead singer and rhythm guitar player for the Mavericks passed away...great voice and presence- sad to see

 

[MoreWatts]

"Gordon L. Goodwin (December 30, 1954 – December 8, 2025) was an American pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor. He was the leader of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. He won three Daytime Emmy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and 25 Grammy nominations for his compositions and arrangements." (Wikipedia) (IMDB) (Discogs)

Gordon and his big band were pioneers in multichannel audio. If more jazz, especially big band, was available as multichannel streams, I'd upgrade my system. Jazz, however, is a genre that appears to resist multi-channelization efforts, for the most part. Even this pioneer, only had ~3 of his albums mastered for surround.

Here's an old post of mine from the 'Jazz Music' thread with more multichannel history. RIP to that Big Phat sound.

The recent post upthread here, led to info that Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band are important in the history of HiRez and multichannel audio recording. Their 1st album, 2002s Swingin' For The Fences, is considered the 1st official DVD-Audio release, and earned 2 Grammy Award nominations in the process.

Their next album, XXL, released in DVD-A and hybrid SACD, earned 3 regular Grammy Award nominations. XXL also earned a “Surround Sound Award, ‘Best Made for Surround Sound Title’”, 2 years before the Grammys began an official category for HiRez and MultiChannel audio releases.

I imagine Big Band in multichannel is awesome!

Wonder which vinyl version gives the most 3 dimensional sound stage? Just kiddin’. Discogs lists no vinyl release for either album.

Please enjoy both of these raucous albums, in compressed, lossy, old school stereo.

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Swingin' For The Fences, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, XXL, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.

 

[Rick63]

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were murdered in their home. What a sad situation.

Rob Reiner, All in the Family Star and When Harry Met Sally Director, Dead at 78 Along with Wife in Apparent Homicide

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, Calif., home in an apparent homicide

people.com

 

[tw 2022]

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were murdered in their home. What a sad situation.

Rob Reiner, All in the Family Star and When Harry Met Sally Director, Dead at 78 Along with Wife in Apparent Homicide

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, Calif., home in an apparent homicide

people.com

holy moly....I don't even know what to say... this guy was the face of an entire generation..

 

[BlackTalon]

Damn, that is horrible news

 

[Rick63]

I have a bad feeling that one of their sons may be the killer. I hope I'm wrong.

Edit: Sadly it is true.

Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)

Rob Reiner and his wife were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Calif., home on Dec. 14. Authorities are currently investigating.

people.com

 

[DVinylfan]

The son had a well documented history of mental illness and addiction.
It is very tragic at this time, but it won't be too long before we move on to what will be the enduring memory and legacy of Rob Reiner, which is the laughter, the pure joy and fun that he brought into the world. A unique and inimical talent who will be remembered with love.

 

[amirm]

What horrible news about passing of Rob Reiner and his wife:

 

[tw 2022]

I have a bad feeling that one of their sons may be the killer. I hope I'm wrong.

Edit: Sadly it is true.

Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)

Rob Reiner and his wife were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Calif., home on Dec. 14. Authorities are currently investigating.

people.com

it's amazing , last night I actually thought: "sometimes you don't know who your hero's are until they are gone".. this morning his(Reiner) murder was the first thing that popped into my mind... this "celebrity" death hit me harder than anything I can recall , maybe even harder than Neil Peart , and his unfortunate death felt like it took part of me with him.... Rip Mr Reiner.. I can safely say you are already missed....

 

[thegeton]

"...this "celebrity" death hit me harder than anything I can recall..."

Me too. Took me a few moments to compose myself. So many great memories watching his movies - at least we have those to enjoy. He will be greatly missed.

 

[tw 2022]

Me too. Took me a few moments to compose myself. So many great memories watching his movies - at least we have those to enjoy. He will be greatly missed.

everything from "meathead" to spinal tap 2.. it's all part of our culture

 

[Power Pop 23]

I was unaware Mr. Reiner began dating his future wife while filming When Harry Met Sally. Mr. Reiner later credited the budding romance with changing the ending in the movie to one where Harry and Sally end up together. I appreciated Mr. Reiner reserving this memorable line from the film for his actor mother, Estelle (Lebost) Reiner:

I'll have what she's having

How Rob Reiner’s Wife Michele Inspired Him to Change the Ending of 'When Harry Met Sally'

While it's now well-known as a rom-com classic, 'When Harry Met Sally' nearly wasn't romantic at all — until director Rob Reiner fell in love in real life.

people.com

 

[phoenixdogfan]

So sad. Remember him all the way back to his "meathead" role in "All in the Family". If you understand that the Dick Van Dyke show was about his dad Carl Reiner being the head writer of Syd Caesar on "Your Show of Shows", you'll realize the Richie Petrie character on that show was portraying Rob as a child. So heartbreaking to think that the child who we all watched in that classic series would have his real world counterpart murdered by his own son.

 

[Power Pop 23]

So sad. Remember him all the way back to his "meathead" role in "All in the Family". If you understand that the Dick Van Dyke show was about his dad Carl Reiner being the head writer of Syd Caesar on "Your Show of Shows", you'll realize the Richie Petrie character on that show was portraying Rob as a child. So heartbreaking to think that the child who we all watched in that classic series would have his real world counterpart murdered by his own son.

Agreed.

It is my speculation, but I can imagine a young Rob Reiner visited the set of The Dick Van Dyke Show and Mr. Van Dyke was devastated to hear this news.

 

[diddley]

Carl Carlton (73)

 

[Rick63]

Rob Reiner's death has hit me harder than most celebritiy deaths usually do. The only others that have hit me as hard personality in the last 10 years were Tom Petty, Nanci Griffith, and Toby Keith.

In case anyone isn't aware and may be interested, there is a special on ABC tonight at 10 PM EST that I'll certainly be tuning into.

 

[Power Pop 23]

American songwriter-musician, Joe Ely 78

Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78

Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock, roadhouse blues, led to collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, has died.

apnews.com

A live performance of 'Cool Rockin' Loretta'

EDIT - The NY Times has an obituary of Joe Ely that could be called 'entertaining'. Mr. Ely packed a lot of living into his life.

Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78

Thanks to his eclectic style and tireless touring, he was among the most influential artists in the early days of Americana and alt-country music.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Rick63]

Gil Gerard, ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ Star, Dies at 82

Gil Gerard, who starred in 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,' died on Tuesday. He was 82.

variety.com