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Re: Mick Tucker - Sad News.
I arrived home having heard the sad news from LA and Stewart. I
went to the fridge and removed a bottle of champagne. I toasted the
life of THE greatest drummer of all time and then read Axey's post
that made me cry.
I'm not up to words at the moment, and my
site will not carry a tribute yet so don't bother looking. Stewart
has put some lovely pics at the top of this page and I find it so
hard to say anything that can do justice to the man who has been
with me on the turntable since I first heard Funny Funny all those
years ago.
I just wish my children had met him.
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My Deepest Condolences Go Out To Mick’s Wife Janet and his Daughter
Aiston
I First Met Mick in 1974 but it was a further ten
years before I would become a friend of the greatest drummer in the
world
I Toured with Mick in the late eighties and continued our
friendship throughout the many years that have followed. My Memories
of Mick are vast and he was always a great friend with a great sense
of humour even when he was suffering.
Mick I will Miss You
Mate
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I only ever met Mick once, after a gig in Wakefield in 1981(?), but
I've carried him around with me ever since I first heard that
unmistakable style of drumming on Desolation Boulevard. I am
devestated by this sad news, it feels like I've lost a close friend
and I have. RIP Mick, you were the VERY best!
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A very sad day. He was a great person and I never will forget him.
Thank you Mick for this great sunny day at your home in Chorleywood
and for all this years of great music. Rest in peace. I also think
of his family.
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Mick, you gave so much. One of the finest drummers in the world.
You showed me the Ballroom Blitz intro and I still cant get the
f...hang of it. One cold november evening in front of your fire, you
tried to teach me the twirl, but the sticks you gave and signed for
me kept slipping through my fingers. You made it look so simple.
I'll never forget you, mate. Thanks for everything. It's so sad and
it hurts so much.
I'll never forget that evening you went to
the toilet in The White Horse with Elliott to practise the vocal
harmonies to The Sixteens. During the rehearsel a man suddenly
opened the door from the cubicles and commented with words to the
effect of "The best visit to the toilet I have ever had!"
My
heart goes out to Mick's daughter and Jan in particular who has had
some incredibly hard and emotionally draining days.
A big
thank you to Elliott for doing all the driving for Jan to and from
hospital night and day. It's not easy for you either.
Mick,
we will miss you, but you will live on in spirit and in our
memories. You will never die. Keep rocking.
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Goodbye dear friend
I cant add anything that has not been said already.
I am so
sad.I only meet Mick once in 1980,And truly
the memory has lived
with me ever since.My thoughts
are with his family and all his
friends here.
Goodbye dear friend. R.I.P.
Paul Murphy.
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This is really sad, goodbye Mick, your still the greatest drummer
to exist!
--Caleb--
RIP Mick.
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A
Bitter-Sweet Epitaph
A very gifted friend of mine wrote this in a few moments of
reflection this afternoon. I found it quite beautiful, I hope you do
too. A touching piece of work Paula. Thank you so
much!!!
Goodnight, Mick,
Put your soul to sleep.
Your
music plays on
While the World will weep;
And as it plays
A mournful beat
We remember a life
Too short, but sweet.
Marc.
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I've just had very bad day.. My wife has been taken into hospital
because of severe stomach cramps, my 7 year old son Joseph came home
from school early today because he has the current flu bug that's
been going around, and then when I turn on my computer this evening
I received an e-mail from The Sweet.com website that informs me that
one of my greatest idols had passed away this morning.
I had the
great pleasure of meeting Mick, Brian and Steve Priest actually, all
on separate occasions sadly, and they were all gentlemen, and most
definitely in a league of their own.., the pleasure was all mine!,
great memories...,
Mick Tucker, Brian Connolly, Steve Priest
and Andy Scott were 'the' reason why I got into music, and now as I
approach my 40th year, my dreams of stardom are well and truly over,
but for me, and for millions like me,
.. The Sweet will live on
forever....,
God Bless you Mick, and Thank you for your
spirit,
... now let it fly!
God Bless you to Brian...
RIP.., and no matter what the song said, you were never bound to
fade away!
(and yes it is true, big boys do cry...).,
.. sad day..,
Adey.
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Adey I have a terrible day too, it started out bad and then I read
that Mick Tucker died, making my day increidlby terrible.
When I
get home, im going to make my best attempt at playing Ballroom Blitz
in honor of the late and great Mick Tucker.
I also want to send
my coldolences to Micks family, freinds and family as my last
message was rushed.
--Caleb--
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The best drummer in the world has left us. I can hardly believe
it's true. I will miss you Mick, and I'll never forget you. What
more can I say...?
Rest in peace, Man with the Golden Arm!
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sad news
mick,
you were and will always be my greatest inspiration behind
the kit. thanks for all the fantastic pieces of artwork that you
have left behind. you will always be the greatest.
god bless
you!
there is only one reason why i call myself
mick.
mick nordström
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Mick Tucker - Sad News
It has been a horrible time. I've been crying on and off all day.
This time two weeks ago I was with Sixteen chatting to Mick and
Elliott in their local pub discussing how he wrote Lost Angels. I
never actually knew but he told me that it was all about the lost
kids of Los Angeles and how when the band visited LA, this image of
all the street kids there, out of their heads, hit them.
I
will never forget the first time Elliott introduced me to Mick about
a year ago. I was SO nervous but Elliott assured me it would ok and
sure enough it was. I spent the entire evening chatting and asking
numerous questions to which he seemed only too happy to reply.
Elliott has been a true friend to Mick and Jan in recent
months and I know had a major impact on keeping Mick's spirits up. I
just want to say thanks to Elliott and to Mick for making a dream
possible and for making me feel welcome. It will never be the same.
Gonna miss you Mick!
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hi all, a very sad day indeed, thank you Mick for the great music
and memories, my prayers to all Micks family and friends.
When a
baby is born on earth, the Angels cry,
When a person dies, the
Angels rejoice.
rest in peace. forever in my thoughts
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No words exist to convey the heaviness in my heart today except
these: this morning, the world lost an incredible talent and, from
what I understand, an even more amazing human being. Fair winds at
your back, Mick, and inexpressible thanks for all that you gave to
each of us who consider The Sweet's music the soundtrack to our
lives. You will be missed more than you can know.
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What can I add? Mick Tucker, the Man with the golden Arm, the
greatest drummer ever, is no longer with us. Sadly missed, but never
forgotten.
R.I.P. Mick
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All I can say is Wow! this is really sad news. I just got home from
work was in a real mood to listen to the Live at the Marquee disc to
relive the time I met them on the last night of their 1990 tour. I
get on the net, come here first and see the news.
Mick was
wonderfull man. The time i got to meet him he was cheerfull and
pleasant and gracious to me and my girlfriend. My heart goes out to
his family: And of course Steve and Andy for the loss of a fellow
bandmate and friend.
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I only posted here a couple of times, but at times like this
everyone needs to share their grief and I do share in this sad day
with all of you.
I only a couple years ago really got into Sweet
and now think back that I missed so much. Especially now losing
Mick.
Sounds like many here knew him personally and that he was
the best friend to everyone he touched. You are all lucky people to
have known him. Treasure your memories always and believe he is well
now.
A lifetime of talent has not been lost nor will ever be
forgotten.
Thank you,
Zel
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I'm just sat here listening to Mick's brilliant drumming on "Own
Up, Take A Look At Yourself." - absolutely stunning....a few tears
are being shed now it's all sinking in.
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Re: Mick Tucker - Sad News.
From Dan Chisholm - DJ on BBC Wiltshire Sound
Radio:
"Stewart - Thanks for the sad message ... Andy rang me
this afternoon to tell me. I'll do a small tribute in my prog this
Sat between 12 and 1 with Andy.
A helluva fine
drummer.
Dan Chisholm"
www.bbc.co.uk/england/wiltshiresound/
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