R.I.P. Curry Grant

[SteveMacD]

Apparently, Curry passed away today.

[Villavic]

I have no found any new in newspapers webpages yet but in social media. This caught my attention, a cool "Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here" artwork.
Another post nicely says "You make lighting fun".

Q.E.P.D Curry

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GbBU4gwPG/

[HomerMcvie]

Dang it. He diddled my favorite member.

R.I.P. Diddler.

Odds are he probably diddled my least favorite member, too.

[SteveMacD]

Dang it. He diddled my favorite member.

R.I.P. Diddler.

Odds are he probably diddled my least favorite member, too.

He also diddled your least favorite member.

[HomerMcvie]

He also diddled your least favorite member.

RIP to The Diddler. Diddle on. The Skies The Limit.

Wear protection!
Oops.....

[sleepless child]

Another in the Fleetwood Mac world to pass. These are dark times

[HomerMcvie]

Another in the Fleetwood Mac world to pass. These are dark times

Clocks are running out. That's life. Believe me, I wish we could purchase living to 100.

[Villavic]

Clocks are running out. That's life. Believe me, I wish we could purchase living to 100.

True, that's life. I would live to 100 too, as long as I had not only good health, but also the vitality and clarity to enjoy it. Otherwise, no thanks.

[HomerMcvie]

True, that's life. I would live to 100 too, as long as I had not only good health, but also the vitality and clarity to enjoy it. Otherwise, no thanks.

Agreed. As long as I can get out and about, I'm down. Being home bound, or in a wheelchair, and I'm out. I'll check myself out.

[bombaysaffires]

nothing from the band? I wouldn't expect LB or SN to post but Mick seemed a likely candidate.....:shrug:

[HomerMcvie]

nothing from the band? I wouldn't expect LB or SN to post but Mick seemed a likely candidate.....:shrug:

Are you serious? Hell, Bob Welch was never in the band, according to these people.

[Villavic]

And Mick considers John a best friend. Even though a lot of time has passed, he may not want to cause John any discomfort, just in case.

[jbrownsjr]

And Mick considers John a best friend. Even though a lot of time has passed, he may not want to cause John any discomfort, just in case.

They have funny ways of showing that someone is their best friend.

[BigAl84]

Heck, Brett Tuggle played keys for this band for 20+ years and Lindsey was the only one to acknowledge his death. I believe he also attended at least one memorial type event as well.

That Rolling Stone interview he did shortly before he passed has continued to stick with me. He really rolled back the curtain on these people and revealed their true colors.

[Villavic]

Heck, Brett Tuggle played keys for this band for 20+ years and Lindsey was the only one to acknowledge his death. I believe he also attended at least one memorial type event as well.

That Rolling Stone interview he did shortly before he passed has continued to stick with me. He really rolled back the curtain on these people and revealed their true colors.

Yes, I just read it again.

He mentioned "Around 2006, Lindsey started making little boutique records he’s been putting out over the past 14 years. ". What does "little boutique record" mean? Does it have to do with the record company behind an album?

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/brett-tuggle-keyboard-fleetwood-mac-david-lee-roth-interview-1073409/

[bombaysaffires]

Yes, I just read it again.

He mentioned "Around 2006, Lindsey started making little boutique records he’s been putting out over the past 14 years. ". What does "little boutique record" mean? Does it have to do with the record company behind an album?

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/brett-tuggle-keyboard-fleetwood-mac-david-lee-roth-interview-1073409/

I take it to mean sort of "niche" i.e. not for a mass audience, but for a select group of people (i.e., die-hard Lindsey fans).

Similar to the idea of a "boutique hotel".... which is defined as "a type of hotel that feels small, intimate, and quaint" or "The difference between 'boutique hotel' and 'hotel' is that the boutique hotel has more independence, more uniqueness, and potentially more style. Compared to the 'average' hotel, a boutique hotel will generally have a unique theme or strong personality and character." and "Boutique hotels have a unique design, a much more intimate atmosphere, and center around small details"

Nice way of saying "not for everyone" and more diplomatic than saying "vanity project"

[Penguin Emeritus]

And Mick considers John a best friend. Even though a lot of time has passed, he may not want to cause John any discomfort, just in case.

I think John was fine w curry beyond a certain point. I mean they worked together on so many tours... John had to get over it lol. but it would be nice to see some sort of acknowledgement from a band member.

I chatted w a guy who worked for curry's company a couple years ago-- curry had gone to chris's memorial that the band had, and mentioned to this guy how shattered john was there, how he needed the cane to walk that night. He felt compassion for him and what he'd been through, which was nice. He seemed to be a very well-liked and well-respected person.

--Lis

[HomerMcvie]

I think John was fine w curry beyond a certain point. I mean they worked together on so many tours... John had to get over it lol. but it would be nice to see some sort of acknowledgement from a band member.

I chatted w a guy who worked for curry's company a couple years ago-- curry had gone to chris's memorial that the band had, and mentioned to this guy how shattered john was there, how he needed the cane to walk that night. He felt compassion for him and what he'd been through, which was nice. He seemed to be a very well-liked and well-respected person.

--Lis

Jimmy Paxson made a very heartfelt post about Curry, yesterday.

I’m hearing Curry Grant has passed away. The guy was always so kind to me and though we mainly hung out on the job (or when he’d visit the jobs) he always made me feel like we were the best of friends. He was a heart of gold, a sweet caring human and a total legend. The mutal admiration heteeen us was always on 11. My heart goes out to family, friends and fans everywhere, Lindsey Grant especially… To Lorraine Michaels Grant, Lori Nicks and the entire SN, FM, LB, CMv family - Christopher A. Nicks, Glen Parrish and all the rest… Nothing but love and I wish we were all together right now. Rest on Curry. I didn’t see this one coming. 💔Shocking.

[bombaysaffires]

Jimmy Paxson made a very heartfelt post about Curry, yesterday.

I’m hearing Curry Grant has passed away. The guy was always so kind to me and though we mainly hung out on the job (or when he’d visit the jobs) he always made me feel like we were the best of friends. He was a heart of gold, a sweet caring human and a total legend. The mutal admiration heteeen us was always on 11. My heart goes out to family, friends and fans everywhere, Lindsey Grant especially… To Lorraine Michaels Grant, Lori Nicks and the entire SN, FM, LB, CMv family - Christopher A. Nicks, Glen Parrish and all the rest… Nothing but love and I wish we were all together right now. Rest on Curry. I didn’t see this one coming. 💔Shocking.

at least someone in that circle has some class. (I'm sure he's not the only one, but...)

[HomerMcvie]

at least someone in that circle has some class. (I'm sure he's not the only one, but...)

Jimmy seems like a very humble, down to earth guy.

A lesson the rest of them could learn from... you know, if they weren't 80 and self absorbed.

[David]

Rest peacefully, Curry.

Didn’t Curry manage a few of the Mac tours, too, after John Courage retired?

I know he did lights for the Rock a Little tour, and I assume he also did the lights for Christine’s 1984 tour. Anybody know for sure? Without an official tourbook, it was hard to know who was doing what.

The Mac family is losing more and more great people.

[Villavic]

The Mac family is losing more and more great people.

Yes. The passage of time is relentless.

I was reading Curry worked also for Supertramp, Hall & Oates; his lighting designs can be seen on MTV videos produced for many different performers, including Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Poison, and Chaka Khan. He must have had many stories to tell.

[bombaysaffires]

Rest peacefully, Curry.

Didn’t Curry manage a few of the Mac tours, too, after John Courage retired?

I know he did lights for the Rock a Little tour, and I assume he also did the lights for Christine’s 1984 tour. Anybody know for sure? Without an official tourbook, it was hard to know who was doing what.

The Mac family is losing more and more great people.

I can picture him in my mind in one of her tour books in the photo collage section, just can't remember any more which one. If I remember, it'll be a good excuse to dig them out and look.

[bombaysaffires]

Dang it. He diddled my favorite member.

R.I.P. Diddler.

Odds are he probably diddled my least favorite member, too.


She's infamously talked about the many boyfriends who ended up being not so comfortable with her job/lifestyle after all and who tried to get her to change her life around.... I recall more than one interview where she complains about having had a lighting director boyfriend who complained that he thought the audience could see up her skirts onstage and how she would argue with him that "no they can't" and then went thru the list of how she was wearing tights, leotard, something something, and then umpteen skirt layers....

Not to say she only banged one lighting director in all these years.... but the time she was going on about it totally fit Curry

[HomerMcvie]

She's infamously talked about the many boyfriends who ended up being not so comfortable with her job/lifestyle after all and who tried to get her to change her life around.... I recall more than one interview where she complains about having had a lighting director who complained that he thought the audience could see up her skirts onstage and how she would argue with him that "no they can't" and then went thru the list of how she was wearing tights, leotard, something something, and then umpteen skirt layers....

Not to say she only banged one lighting director in all these years.... but the time she was going on about it totally fit Curry
Her titties were about to flop out of their holster on Eyes Of The World, during the Mirage video.

[SteveMacD]

Heck, Brett Tuggle played keys for this band for 20+ years and Lindsey was the only one to acknowledge his death. I believe he also attended at least one memorial type event as well.

That Rolling Stone interview he did shortly before he passed has continued to stick with me. He really rolled back the curtain on these people and revealed their true colors.

OTOH, Christine acknowledged the passing of George Hawkins at a show.

[SteveMacD]

Her titties were about to flop out of their holster on Eyes Of The World, during the Mirage video.

Still not as risqué as Harold.

[HomerMcvie]

Still not as risqué as Harold.

Oh, for the stories Harold could tell....

[hs421139]

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/charles-grant-obituary?id=58334776

[sleepless child]

He sounds like he was a great guy.

[HomerMcvie]

He sounds like he was a great guy.

Harold? Hellz to the yeah. He was the luckiest bastard that ever lived.


Well, depending on his destination...:lol:

[Penguin Emeritus]

Harold? Hellz to the yeah. He was the luckiest bastard that ever lived.


Well, depending on his destination...:lol:

John said Harold was a stand-up guy.. :laugh:

--Lis

[Villavic]

Are you talking about the Harold mentioned in Mick's first book? If so, he wrote I still have him. He sleeps in an old drum case in my basement.

However I read during the 2014 tour he was asked about Harold. It seems he didn't like the question very much because he became very serious and simply said "He doesn't exist anymore".

More than once I've read he didn't like questions about his crazy past.

[Villavic]

nothing from the band? I wouldn't expect LB or SN to post but Mick seemed a likely candidate.....:shrug:

A bit late, but he posted nice words yesterday.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14Em1JChXyf/

https://scontent.flim9-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.75761-15/495959188_18500821408047056_3731899848096652052_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s600x600_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeExea36Q1_LX_PcyOQcBelcqeH2OudAwZGp4fY650DBkaQYAiWt7OAWjLv8IIhEii0&_nc_ohc=RoFP3quUMoYQ7kNvwG4QlHe&_nc_oc=AdnNNFzq5dD9hCwgeYuJMorraCtPKSGb_nPmWm5yqroT3lB39szOPuf-ze1P5-FvfFgLgyhTWBf4Z-qcSae0HFAr&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.flim9-1.fna&_nc_gid=l2MJXHzdm0xtT6LKuQueNA&oh=00_AfIWMF5YDAW6k6ERYuznzwZL8ZDGW0S4os-7dSQ9aKiI1w&oe=6823B96F

[BigAl84]

I think John was fine w curry beyond a certain point. I mean they worked together on so many tours... John had to get over it lol. but it would be nice to see some sort of acknowledgement from a band member.

I chatted w a guy who worked for curry's company a couple years ago-- curry had gone to chris's memorial that the band had, and mentioned to this guy how shattered john was there, how he needed the cane to walk that night. He felt compassion for him and what he'd been through, which was nice. He seemed to be a very well-liked and well-respected person.

--Lis

Regarding John - I'm sort of going through this with one of my parents. They both were fortunate to retire at 55 and had all around really good health. My mom hit 70 and like clockwork started having mobility issues left and right. She eventually had a knee replacement, but wasn't in the best physical shape before the procedure, so the recovery was really rough. My dad is still doing really well, but he was always more active than my mom.

It's a warning for anyone in their 40s/50s/60s - stay active and try and be in the best shape you can be in. I'm not talking about losing weight, I'm talking about keeping up your muscle strength because it starts to go out the window rapidly when you hit the back half of your 60s.

JFC...I sound like Stevie preaching about trainers. What a circular moment. Isn't that weird!? LMAO...I'll see myself out.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Glad to see that Mick finally posted something. better late than never.

Also I got a bit more info-- Curry was 73, and was believed to have passed away from ALS, although it doesn't seem to have been formally diagnosed. He was at his daughter's wedding recently, but in a wheelchair. They had the funeral and celebration of life thursday, and stevie was the only mac member to be there, although there were lots of 'associates' from over the years. Heard there was a lovely slideshow of his pics and career, all full of his big smile. seemed like a well-loved guy.

--Lis

[bombaysaffires]

Glad to see that Mick finally posted something. better late than never.

Also I got a bit more info-- Curry was 73, and was believed to have passed away from ALS, although it doesn't seem to have been formally diagnosed. He was at his daughter's wedding recently, but in a wheelchair. They had the funeral and celebration of life I think weds or yesterday, and stevie was the only mac member to be there, although there were lots of 'associates' from over the years. Heard there was a lovely slideshow of his pics and career, all full of his big smile. seemed like a well-loved guy.

--Lis

A number of their circle posted on Mick's FB... Dennis, Glenn, and Hernan who mentioned that he'd seen Curry in LA "recently" and he'd seemed in good shape...:shrug:

[Penguin Emeritus]

A number of their circle posted on Mick's FB... Dennis, Glenn, and Hernan who mentioned that he'd seen Curry in LA "recently" and he'd seemed in good shape...:shrug:

Yeah, I wonder how soon 'recently' was. maybe a year ago... A few mos ago people definitely knew something was up.

--Lis

[bombaysaffires]

Yeah, I wonder how soon 'recently' was. maybe a year ago... A few mos ago people definitely knew something was up.

--Lis

:(

It all scares the poop out of me.... I do feel the effects of age already....:distress:

[sleepless child]

Wow! Stevie was the only member that went?

[Penguin Emeritus]

Wow! Stevie was the only member that went?

Yep. Many associates/people from the industry but she was the only band member there. (although there were some folks from other bands lol)

--Lis

[Villavic]

I'm reading the memorial service was held on May 8 at Camarillo, CA. It seems Mick was already in Maui so it could be complicated to assist. Lindsey lives in the LA area, doesn't he? It might have been easy for him to attend, but one shouldn't judge, it's unknown what he was doing that day, where he was, how close he was to Curry in recent years, etc. Same as John (and his health is another factor in his case).

[bombaysaffires]

Wow! Stevie was the only member that went?

where did we see that?

[Penguin Emeritus]

where did we see that?

I heard it from a source who was there. i think stevie was sitting w glen parrish also for some of it. she wore a black pantsuit. :)

--Lis

[bombaysaffires]

I heard it from a source who was there. i think stevie was sitting w glen parrish also for some of it. she wore a black pantsuit. :)

--Lis

ah..... of course. smart folks in the know....:wavey:
thanks for sharing!