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Done, good luck John

Such sad news, another one gone John

Very sad news, the first ASIA album is a favourite, RIP John John

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1485342419' post='3223221'] I know Overend meant nothing to many people on this group, but his demise has really saddened me. Interestingly, Morgan Fisher posted up an email he'd gotten from Pete back in early December. It's both a sobering and upsetting read; there's humour, he expresses concern for Mick Ralphs while at the same time saying he's had enough and is fine about going. Honestly, what a bloke. Tissues out: [i]Oh Yay Clifford T. Whoard! Thanks fur your lovely message me old son. Looks like the news is finally out. But PLEASE KEEP IT UNDER YER HAT. IF POSS.[/i] [i]Managed to keep it quiet for more than 6 years though - so that was pretty good.If you [/i] [i]remember I wasn't great at Hammo in 2009 - felt very grimeworthy then ! I just dread being besieged by Mott fans - all PRAYING for me, sending cards or gifts - or worse still, trying to visit me ! God forbid - even tho I don't believe in him - even NOW. Can't deal with all that crap - even tho I know they mean well. My sis got a message from [/i] [i]Joe Elliot yesterday which made me think the game might be up. I know [/i] [i]Jean and Buff were overwhelmed and were upset by it all after going public.[/i] [i]I think it's about 5 years too late for 2nd opinions now son. I've had every type of treatment, [/i] [i]surgery etc, - it was far worse than the illness itself ! I've had enough now and am fine [/i] [i]about going - it might be plezz up there (or down there)- an adventure, whichever way [/i] [i]yer look at it. I'm not in any great pain, just giddy tired and weak. To be [/i] [i]honest I'm more worried about Ralphur than myself right now. I really hope he [/i] [i]recovers so he can play again. I love the guy so much - just as I love you son. [/i] [i]I hated having to tell you that only the original band were doing the reunions - I know it [/i] [i]must have hurt you a lot. One of me worst jobs ever. I wish we could've done it [/i] [i]but it wasn't financially possble + too difficult to co-ordinate. with everyone concerned.[/i] [i]The Hospice is great - very much like Carry On Nurse - so I 'aint complainin' ! Another [/i] [i]3 decent years of travel would've been good but it's not to be.after all - but I did a hell of a lot anyway. Glad you shifted the skin cancer - and I hope you have a long, healthy and happy life.[/i] [i]I can hardly type so I may not be able to keep in touch, but i just wanted you [/i] [i]to know that you are still the best musician I ever had the privilege to work with [/i] [i]and a brill bloke to boot...... - but David Reid - guitarist from The Contrast 'int [/i] [i]far behind you !!! I was gonna bloody join them on electric 6 & 12 string till [/i] [i]this bloody disease returnrd. What a bummer that was. Anyway, must sleep now. I refuse to say "Goodbye" [ so I;ll just say ........[/i] [i]Take care Morgo - Love you son - Olde Gruff Pete xxx[/i] [i]PS OH - PIES OF GRATE MEAT !! We had some great times didn' t we ![/i] [/quote] Must admit when I read this on Facebook it choked me up, what a man, a one off John

Just read on Facebook that the Mott The Hoople bass player Pete 'Overend' watts has passed away today after a long battle with throat cancer, gutted, a true Rockstar in my favourite ever band, f@ck cancer !! John

That is lovely, congrats, looks stunning John

Incredibly upset when I heard about Rick, Quo were a favourite of mine in the teens, they were amazing live, 2016 sucks in regards to the passing of musical people I liked and admired, RIP Rick Parfitt, you have left behind so many incredible songs

Mine's got to be Ian Hunter's CD 'Fingers Crossed', great songs including a tribute to David Bowie called 'Dandy', well worth buying IMHO [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqA5aDBk2Zc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqA5aDBk2Zc[/url] John

Fantastic looking bass, congrats John

Blimey not another one !!, sad news, RIP Leon, 2016 continues to suck ! John

Very nice, congrats John

Maybe he was in a Stoner band !! LOL John

Really like it, a natural finish body with a maple fret board would be cool John

That's a beaut, congrats John

At 16 it was Mott The Hoople for me and still love that band and the stuff the lead singer of the band Ian Hunter puts out these days John

LOL [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HS_wPT8vRU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HS_wPT8vRU[/url] John

Blackstar do this, I have the guitar version which is great [url="https://new.andertons.co.uk/p/FLYBASS/combo-amps/blackstar-fly-bass-mini-bass-guitar-amp"]https://new.andertons.co.uk/p/FLYBASS/combo-amps/blackstar-fly-bass-mini-bass-guitar-amp[/url] John

Cool bass and story John

I have the same bass and it's fantastic, great buy John

Liked it, nice groove to it John

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1460211348' post='3023694'] How much are they? [/quote] GAK are selling them for £49, John