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« on: November 20, 2021, 03:23:43 PM » |
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Billy Hinsche has passed away according to his friend Bill Mumy.
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2021, 03:31:06 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2021, 03:40:58 PM » |
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Rest in peace, Billy. Very sad news.
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2021, 05:11:10 PM » |
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Sad to read this, one of the good guys. Sorry for his family and all in The Beach Boys orbit.
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2021, 05:22:26 PM » |
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So very sad. I'm hearing that Billy's mother also passed away today. Does anyone know what happened?
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2021, 05:26:18 PM » |
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Damn, he seemed like he was in pretty good shape, especially in his Facebook livestreams. Shocking - vale
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2021, 06:08:31 PM » |
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I don’t know what to say..:I’m at a complete loss right now
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« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2021, 06:24:52 PM » |
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Shocking terrible news sounds like it was very quick. Just so sad
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2021, 06:54:26 PM » |
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Reports seem to be some form of aggressive lung cancer.
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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2021, 06:55:26 PM » |
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So sad to hear about this. A talented singer and musician and so important to The Beach Boys legacy, probably should have been made an official member at some point. Definitely gone too soon. Sail on, Billy… https://youtu.be/FkYuGN7zyho |
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2021, 08:53:33 PM » |
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Saw this on facebook and was shocked. So sad to see someone involved with the band as long as he has pass away, especially someone as comparatively young as Billy.
He was a great pinch hitter, and it was nice to see that he was still close enough to Brian where he was able to fill in for Darian a few years ago. (Unfortunately, I think he also got sick that same tour, the November 2015 show I saw was one of the first with Debbie Shair, I believe.)
And you know what? His rapping on Wipe Out, complete with his Uncle Sam MC getup? It's got a lot of cornball charm, looking back 30+ years later.
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2021, 09:11:02 PM » |
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Truly one of the nicest people I ever got to meet in the BB stratosphere. A great musician and singer and an even better person. The ultimate testament to Billy was the fact that he always left you with a smile. RIP Billy!
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« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2021, 09:23:48 PM » |
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I am just gutted.
Billy will be missed.
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« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2021, 10:20:39 PM » |
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Oh, God, so sorry to hear this. Billy seemed like one of the nicest people in the BB orbit. I enjoyed watching a fair number of those Live at Billy's over the last year and a half, and never had the slightest inkling that he was unwell.
R.I.P.
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« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2021, 10:22:44 PM » |
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Really sad news. Really nice guy and important to the band for a very long time.
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« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2021, 10:53:14 PM » |
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And poor Annie. Losing a mother and brother on the same day. Prayers for her.
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« Reply #17 on: November 20, 2021, 10:54:46 PM » |
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I am devasted. Billy was one of the good guys, who (like Carl) never met a stranger.
Yes, sending prayers for Annie, Jonah, Justyn and the rest of the family.
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« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2021, 11:58:09 PM » |
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I'd just seen Billy in LONG PROMISED ROAD--as always, an upbeat, thoughtful, and unfailingly supportive presence. He left us way too soon.
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« Reply #19 on: November 21, 2021, 01:20:36 AM » |
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I'm at a loss for words. I had some nice chats with Billy through the comment section when he did his videos on Facebook. He seemed like such a nice person and no sign of health issues or whatever. I can't believe this. I would like to say something, but I'm just shocked. Rest in peace, Billy! So sad
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« Reply #20 on: November 21, 2021, 04:23:12 AM » |
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Dreadful news. Seventy is no age to die. Rest in peace, Billy.
At leaat he doesn't seem to have suffered long. My thoughts are with his famiy and friends.
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« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2021, 04:25:26 AM » |
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Really gutting news - R.I.P. Billy |
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« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2021, 05:06:40 AM » |
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Terrible shocking news...RIP Billy.....what a life! https://youtu.be/wrgDxPlZsyY |
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« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2021, 05:20:52 AM » |
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Goes without saying all the contributions Billy brought to the BB world over his life. The one time I saw Brian live Billy was a part of the band, so thankful to have seen him perform. Farewell our friend.
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« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2021, 07:44:10 AM » |
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Billy was more than gracious with me over the years, answering tons of questions related to my research. Definitely one of the best of that bunch. At least he, Carl and Dennis can be together now.
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