Vale

Before their time;

Michael Hutchence (INXS), Ted Mulry (Ted Mulry Gang), Marc Hunter (Dragon), Graeme “Shirley” Strachan (Skyhooks), Tim Hemensley (The Powder Monkees), David McComb (The Triffids), Grant McLennan (The Go-Betweens), Robbie “Rocket” Watts (The Cosmic Psychos).

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On the sick list

20/4/07

New Zealand-born music legend Max Merritt has been admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering kidney failure.

Merritt, 66, born in Christchurch, New Zealand, “is going to make a complete recovery” his manager Wal Bishop said today.

I've always been a great fan of Max and the Meteors and wish him a speedy recovery.

1/4/07

Well respected “feel” drummer and bassist “Panky” Pankhurst has suffered a terrible road accident that may leave him unable to play. Lately of the Blue Sliders, Panky played in many inner-Melbourne bands and sessions before moving to the Mid-North Coast of NSW where it has been my pleasure to play with and crew around him in Pillows and a wide range of bands, from Disco to Blues to Reggae, trios to showbands. One of those dependable musicians who never drops the bundle, even if he drops his sticks. A speedy and full recovery.

Take care on the roads, particularly gig nights, and protect your hands during the lug.

28/2/07

Our best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Jimmy Barnes who has just had open heart surgery to correct a life-long cardiac problem.

June 2006;

Kevin Borich (recovering from throat cancer), Andy Baylor, Jimmy Little, Brian Hooper (Beasts of Bourbon).

Check out Support Act Limited, a benevolent fund being established to support music industry workers in crisis.

Thanks to The Age music writer Patrick Donovan
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