Billy Thorpe Dies Aged 60

Dazza_XL · 28-02-2007, 04:37

Rock legend Billy Thorpe dies
Wednesday Feb 28 06:41 AEDT
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=75367

Australian rock legend Billy Thorpe has died after suffering a major heart attack, a spokesman for Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital said this morning.

He was bought into hosptial around 2am this morning.

Ambulance staff tried to revive on the way to hospital. Hisfamily were by his side when he passed away at around 3am.

Former Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett told the Today Show the death was a "terrible, terrible loss".

"He had this vitality and dynamism and he was an incredible singer,"Garrett said.

Billy Thorpe Wikipedia- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Thorpe
Unofficial Billy Thorpe Website- http://www.billy-thorpe.com/

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Carrots · 28-02-2007, 08:55

'Crazy' rocker Billy Thorpe dies

By staff writers and wires
February 28, 2007 10:29am

AUSTRALIAN rock legend Billy Thorpe has died this morning after suffering a major heart attack overnight.

Thorpe, 60, died in the early hours of the morning after he was rushed to Sydney's St Vincent's Public Hospital at 2am (AEDT), a spokesman has said.

He is survived by his wife Lynne, and daughters Rusty and Lauren. "His family were with him when he passed away," the spokesman has said on Channel 9.

Thorpe's manager Michael Chugg has said the death is a "terrible tragedy", as Thorpe had just finished recording a new album and was very happy after a recent acoustic tour.

Ambulance crews were called to Thorpe's Sydney home shortly after midnight after the star began suffering chest pains.

He was taken to hospital in a serious condition but then went into cardiac arrest and could not be revived.

"He woke at 1am feeling terrible. Shortly after that he had a massive heart attack, the paramedics were called to the house, they worked very hard in hospital," Mr Chugg said on Channel Nine.

Thorpe's former manager Michael Browning, who also handled AC/DC, has said Thorpe was a "genius".

"I don't think there has ever been anyone in Australia that has been able to work the crowd like Billy Thorpe. He was just amazing, an actual genius as a showman."

Rock historian Glenn A. Baker has said Thorpe and his band the Aztecs created Australia's pub music scene.

"It's the one form of music we've done better and more convincingly than any other. This sort of loud, roaring, howling, ferocious, sort of pub-based bluesy rock and roll and Thorpe was that incredibly powerful voice.

"There was something that was just primal about Thorpe's blood-curdling roar."

Former Midnight Oil frontman and now Labor MP Peter Garrett has said Thorpe was an inspiration to a generation of musicians.

"They were loud and proud and very Aussie and when they played at Sunbury (music festival) they got up as a bunch of Aussie blokes and just really did it full frontal."

Prime Minister John Howard said he was saddened at the death of Thorpe, who would be best remembered as a "towering figure of Australian rock and roll".

"Billy Thorpe was an accomplished guitarist with an unmistakable voice.

"Perhaps though his fans will remember him for one thing above all else, the ear-splitting volume of his concerts.

"On behalf of Janette and myself and the Australian Government, I extend my deepest sympathies to Billy's family, friends and fans," he said.

Fellow rocker Normie Rowe has said Thorpe was a "cornerstone" of the local music industry.

Career

Thorpe was born in England but migrated with his family to Brisbane in the 1950s.

He moved to Sydney in 1963 and recorded his first song the next year with his band Billy and the Aztecs.

They went on to perform at sell-out venues across Australia and had a string of hits in the 60s and 70s.

Thorpe was best known for the track Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy), released in 1972, which reached No.3 on the national charts.

His music career has spanned five decades and he has also written two autobiographies.

Poking fun at the length of his career, Thorpe released a boxed set in the 1990s titled Lock Up Your Mothers.

He was inducted into the Australian Record Industry Association hall of fame in 1991.

- with AAP

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment...-10388,00.html

Carrots · 28-02-2007, 08:59

Gotta love this comment from his promoter and long time friend, Michael Chugg:

"All those times when I had to go and bail him out of the lock-ups in Tasmania, in Sydney ... everywhere for saying f*** on-stage. He is unforgettable."

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment...2-7484,00.html

kazza · 28-02-2007, 10:38

RIP Billy, thanks for all the great music.

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Pegasus · 28-02-2007, 10:48

This is why my mood is what it is today; it is a great loss to his family of course and to the Australian Music industry and to Australia itself. I was in shock when it came up just before the 11am ten news this morning.

metal mickey · 28-02-2007, 10:51

RIP billy thorpe you are a legend to australian rock and roll music

PEDLER · 28-02-2007, 14:41

RIP billy thorpe its sad to see that australia has lost so many legends the past couple of years

Teaks · 28-02-2007, 15:06

cya billy thorpe, rest knowin you sang one of my favorite songs of all time. 'most people i know'(think that im crazy) is a classic aussie favorite.

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fatboy2869 · 28-02-2007, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carrots

Gotta love this comment from his promoter and long time friend, Michael Chugg:

"All those times when I had to go and bail him out of the lock-ups in Tasmania, in Sydney ... everywhere for saying f*** on-stage. He is unforgettable."

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment...2-7484,00.html

All the times i worked security for him and had to deal with the cops and crap but all and all he was one of the nice guys of rock and roll and will be missed as a few might know i worked in the security game for 22 years and still do a bit doing bodyguard work and close personl security and i had worked for many aussie and overseas bands and i would have to say that billy was one of the best

Rockabilly Cowgirl · 28-02-2007, 16:54

RIP Billy.

He was the best aussie Rocken roller of all time. he will be in my Cd player for the next week

rumsup1 · 03-03-2007, 13:37

RIP He was one of aussie,s best rockers

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Dazza_XL Status: Admin/Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Queensland. Posts: 1,873 Rep Power: 10	Billy Thorpe Dies Aged 60 *Rock legend Billy Thorpe dies* Wednesday Feb 28 06:41 AEDT http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=75367 Australian rock legend Billy Thorpe has died after suffering a major heart attack, a spokesman for Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital said this morning. He was bought into hosptial around 2am this morning. Ambulance staff tried to revive on the way to hospital. Hisfamily were by his side when he passed away at around 3am. Former Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett told the Today Show the death was a "terrible, terrible loss". "He had this vitality and dynamism and he was an incredible singer,"Garrett said. *Billy Thorpe Wikipedia-* *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Thorpe* *Unofficial Billy Thorpe Website-* *http://www.billy-thorpe.com/* __________________ Read the Site Rules lately? Last edited by Dazza_XL; 28-02-2007 at 08:49..

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Carrots Status: Try Me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SA Posts: 1,093 Rep Power: 10	Re: Billy Thorpe Dies Aged 60 'Crazy' rocker Billy Thorpe dies By staff writers and wires February 28, 2007 10:29am AUSTRALIAN rock legend Billy Thorpe has died this morning after suffering a major heart attack overnight. Thorpe, 60, died in the early hours of the morning after he was rushed to Sydney's St Vincent's Public Hospital at 2am (AEDT), a spokesman has said. He is survived by his wife Lynne, and daughters Rusty and Lauren. "His family were with him when he passed away," the spokesman has said on Channel 9. Thorpe's manager Michael Chugg has said the death is a "terrible tragedy", as Thorpe had just finished recording a new album and was very happy after a recent acoustic tour. Ambulance crews were called to Thorpe's Sydney home shortly after midnight after the star began suffering chest pains. He was taken to hospital in a serious condition but then went into cardiac arrest and could not be revived. "He woke at 1am feeling terrible. Shortly after that he had a massive heart attack, the paramedics were called to the house, they worked very hard in hospital," Mr Chugg said on Channel Nine. Thorpe's former manager Michael Browning, who also handled AC/DC, has said Thorpe was a "genius". "I don't think there has ever been anyone in Australia that has been able to work the crowd like Billy Thorpe. He was just amazing, an actual genius as a showman." Rock historian Glenn A. Baker has said Thorpe and his band the Aztecs created Australia's pub music scene. "It's the one form of music we've done better and more convincingly than any other. This sort of loud, roaring, howling, ferocious, sort of pub-based bluesy rock and roll and Thorpe was that incredibly powerful voice. "There was something that was just primal about Thorpe's blood-curdling roar." Former Midnight Oil frontman and now Labor MP Peter Garrett has said Thorpe was an inspiration to a generation of musicians. "They were loud and proud and very Aussie and when they played at Sunbury (music festival) they got up as a bunch of Aussie blokes and just really did it full frontal." Prime Minister John Howard said he was saddened at the death of Thorpe, who would be best remembered as a "towering figure of Australian rock and roll". "Billy Thorpe was an accomplished guitarist with an unmistakable voice. "Perhaps though his fans will remember him for one thing above all else, the ear-splitting volume of his concerts. "On behalf of Janette and myself and the Australian Government, I extend my deepest sympathies to Billy's family, friends and fans," he said. Fellow rocker Normie Rowe has said Thorpe was a "cornerstone" of the local music industry. Career Thorpe was born in England but migrated with his family to Brisbane in the 1950s. He moved to Sydney in 1963 and recorded his first song the next year with his band Billy and the Aztecs. They went on to perform at sell-out venues across Australia and had a string of hits in the 60s and 70s. Thorpe was best known for the track Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy), released in 1972, which reached No.3 on the national charts. His music career has spanned five decades and he has also written two autobiographies. Poking fun at the length of his career, Thorpe released a boxed set in the 1990s titled Lock Up Your Mothers. He was inducted into the Australian Record Industry Association hall of fame in 1991. - with AAP http://www.news.com.au/entertainment...-10388,00.html __________________ *"Road Hammer"*

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Carrots Status: Try Me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SA Posts: 1,093 Rep Power: 10	Re: Billy Thorpe Dies Aged 60 Gotta love this comment from his promoter and long time friend, Michael Chugg: "All those times when I had to go and bail him out of the lock-ups in Tasmania, in Sydney ... everywhere for saying f* on-stage. He is unforgettable." http://www.news.com.au/entertainment...2-7484,00.html __________________ "Road Hammer"**

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