Sib Hashian

Former Boston Drummer Sib Hashian Collapses, Dies During Performance

... of the pop-culture landscape as half of the '80 s duo Wham!, was 53. "He was ever a gentle, unassuming soul," singer-songwriter Alison Moyet said on Twitter. "A rare presence in a world full of self. Honest, genuine talent.’. Michael Chow/The Republic. Dec. 24, 2016: Rick Parfitt, guitarist for influential British rock band Status Quo, has died. Though regarded as a one-hit-wonder act in the United States — 1968's "Pictures of Matchstick Men" reached No. 12 on these shores, their only Top 40 hit — the group has been a force on the British music scene since the '60 s. The group has charted more than 60 singles in the U. K. charts; this year, the album "Aquostic II: That’s a Fact!" reached No. 7 on the British album chart. In September, Parfitt announced that he would no longer tour with the band due to health reasons. He died from septicemia in Marbella, Spain, where he lived for part of the year. He was 68. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images. Dec. 19, 2016: Michele Morgan, a French actress who found success in both French and English-language films, has died. Morgan ...

Sib Hashian, Former Boston Drummer, Dies At 67 During Legends Of Rock Cruise

... 3:00 p.m. ET March 23, 2017 | Updated 8 hours ago. John “Sib” Hashian was 67 years old. USA TODAY. Boston, circa 1976, from left: Sib Hashian, Fran Sheehan, Barry Goudreau, Tom Scholz and Brad Delp. (Photo: Ron Pownall, Getty Images). 8249 CONNECT TWEET 15 LINKEDIN 12 COMMENTEMAILMORE. John "Sib" Hashian, who played the drums on arena-rock group Boston's first two albums, has died at 67, TMZ and The Associated Press report. His son Adam, who confirmed his death to TMZ, said Hashian was playing a set on a Legends of Rock Cruise when he collapsed Wednesday night. He did not provide the cause of death. The cruise began last Saturday in Miami and was scheduled to make stops in the Bahamas and Puerto Rico. It's not clear how his death will impact the rest of the voyage. Hashian was recruited in 1975 to play drums on Boston's self-titled debut album, replacing Jim Masdea at the request of their record label. He remained with the band for their second album, Don't Look Back. Masdea returned for the next record, Third Stage. But that was enough time to become part of rock history, playing on hits like ...

Boston's Drummer Sib Hashian Collapses And Dies In The Middle Of A Performance

... stops including the Bahamas and Puerto Rico and will continue after Hashian's death, with additional musicians performing to pay tribute to the late drummer. Former Boston member and Stryper guitarist Michael Sweet has since paid his respects on Twitter, calling his collaboration with the late rocker "an honour". My heart goes out to Sibs family, friends & fans❤️ Was an honor to be a member the band (Boston) you helped create🙏 __link__/STHWEkf Xke. — Michael Sweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) March 23, 2017. "My heart goes out to Sibs family, friends & fans," said Sweet. "Was an honour to be a member of the band (Boston) you helped create.". ©  Getty Images Michael Putland. Hashian was a well-known member of '70 s rock group Boston, and featured on most of the songs for their eponymous 1976 debut album. It ...

Kristi Yamaguchi Tweets 'break A Leg' To Nancy Kerrigan, And More In Entertainment News

... played on the Boston's first two hit records, their self-titled debut album in 1976, featuring the hit song "More Than a Feeling," and their second album, "Don't Look Back.". CBS renewing 18 series for fall, including 5 freshman shows. CBS says it's bringing back 18 of its current series for the 2017-2018 season. Announced Thursday, those pickups include six comedies, nine dramas, the reality series "Survivor," and newsmagazines "60 Minutes" and "48 Hours.". Returning scripted shows include "The Big Bang Theory," 'Blue Bloods," 'Hawaii Five-O," 'Life in Pieces," 'Madam Secretary," 'Mom," 'Scorpion" and all three editions of "NCIS" — Los Angeles, New Orleans and the original. In addition, five freshman series made the cut. They include "Bull," 'Kevin Can Wait," 'Mac Gyver," 'Man with a Plan" and "Superior Donuts.". FILE - In this July 17, 1946, file photo, film actress Greta Garbo smiles on her arrival in Gothenburg, Sweden. The New York Times reported that the Swedish-born star’s seven-room Manhattan co-op ...

Willie Nelson Still Not Deathly Ill

... after coming down with a “bad cold,” Schock said. Nelson returned to the stage Feb. 16 to play at a San Antonio rodeo. The singer has been the target of numerous online death hoaxes over the years. He references them in the song “Still Not Dead” from his upcoming album, “God’s Problem Child,” to be released in April. Lyrics from the track include, “The Internet said I had passed away, but you can’t believe a damn thing that they say.”. Bob Dylan looks back on fellow stars. Bob Dylan opened about his music and songwriting and discussed his relationships with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and others in a rare and lengthy interview posted exclusively to his website Wednesday. In the Q&A with author Bill Flanagan, Dylan recalled Sinatra telling him, “ ‘You and me, pal, we got blue eyes, we’re from up there … These other bums are from down here.’ ”. Of the many superstars who died last year, including Muhammad Ali and Merle Haggard, Dylan said in the interview the deaths hit him hard. “We were like brothers. It’s lonesome without them,” he said. When asked about why Presley didn’t show up for a ...

Bostons Legendariska Trummis Död På Scen

... tydlig. I vår "Kvalitetspolicy" slår jag fast att det som publiceras ska vara korrekt. Mitt första beslut som chefredaktör var att införa en fast plats i tidningen och på sajten för korrigeringar. Men vi är människor. Som gör misstag, blir lurade eller stressas till slarv. Det är några förklaringar till fel i medier, men de ursäktar ändå inte redaktionen om någon utsätts för publicitetsskada. Expressen står bakom de "Etiska regler för press, radio och tv" som formulerats av Publicistklubben, Svenska Journalistförbundet, Tidningsutgivarna, Sveriges Tidskrifter, Sveriges Radio, Sveriges Television samt Utbildningsradion. "Reglerna är mer av tumregler än en formell regelsamling", konstaterar Allmänhetens Pressombudsman (PO). Vad som är god pressetik måste avgöras från fall till fall och det finns inga exakta svar. Men det är bra att saken diskuteras. Expressen ...

Rip Sib Hashian Ex-boston

... on ne peut plus rock'n'roll, puisqu'il était derrière son kit lorsqu'il s'est effondré, en train de jouer des tubes de Boston avec un autre ex-musicien du groupe, le guitariste Barry Goudreau. Le tout s'étant passé à bord d'un paquebot, lors de la croisière annuelle "Legends Of Rock". Hashian était arrivé dans Boston peu avant l'enregistrement du premier album. Les versions sur son arrivée divergent. Soit c'est la maison de disques qui avait fait pression sur le leader du groupe, Tom Scholz, pour qu'il change de batteur, celui avec lequel Boston jouant fin 1975 ne lui convenant pas. Soit c'est le batteur lui-même qui serait parti, obligeant Scholz à recruter Sib Hashian. Ce dernier, talentueux mais aussi remarqué à cause de son impressionnante coupe de cheveux afro, avait finalement participé à l'enregistrement des deux premiers opus, les meilleurs, ainsi qu'aux tournées qui avaient suivi. Mais il avait à son tour été remercié lors des sessions de "Third Stage", Scholz rappelant le drummer des tout débuts, Jim Masdea. A part sur le disque solo éponyme de Barry Goudreau, sorti en 1980, et le "Live Hallelujah" de Sammy Hagar (2003), je n'ai pas trouvé trace d'autres activités ...

Jury Rejects Tom Scholz’s Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Former Boston Bandmate

... onetime guitarist for Boston, did not infringe on the band’s trademark by billing himself as a former member of Boston after leaving the group. That’s the verdict in a lawsuit brought against Goudreau by Tom Scholz, leader and principal songwriter of Boston in US District Court. Though it didn’t rule in favor of Scholz, the jury likewise rejected Goudreau’s counterclaim of breach of contract. “Despite the jury’s verdict on our trademark violation claim, today’s outcome was satisfactory because it reinforces a clear message for musicians and artists across the nation,” Scholz said in a statement. “Trademark law exists not just to protect the rights of those who create, but to preserve the legacy and value of their art.”. Scholz’s lawsuit, filed in filed in US District Court in Boston in 2013, claimed Goudreau’s “persistent, unauthorized, and willful misuse” of Boston-related ...