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« on: November 05, 2009, 01:10:04 PM » |
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I don't know where to put this. The moderators may decide it belongs in a different forum. If it does, I'll leave it to them to move it.
I've heard through the grapevine that Jeffrey Glenn (JeffRetro here on the SS board) has passed away, possibly from heart problems. However, I haven't been able to find confirmation anywhere as to the authenticity of that news, much less more detailed information. Does anybody know anything?
I've known Jeff on the various BB boards for more than a decade now and, at one point about 8 years ago, even corresponded with him off-board. He was a great and dedicated collector of BB information. If he really is gone, it's a great loss to the Beach Boys collectors world!
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2009, 01:12:25 PM » |
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Sadly, it's true - all over Facebook.
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2009, 01:14:06 PM » |
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Sadly, it is true.
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2009, 01:25:41 PM » |
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I didn't know Jeff but this is still a shock. Very sad news  My condolences to his family and friends. |
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2009, 01:30:16 PM » |
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Very sad.
Is there an online obituary anywhere? I only knew Jeff through BB fandom and the recordings he did with his band, The Retros (who, to the best of my knowledge, never got a CD out -- he always said it was just around the corner). I'm sure there's lots about him I didn't know. If I recall correctly, he worked in the aerospace industry.
Some of The Retros' tracks can be found online (do a Google search). If you've never heard them, they're well worth a listen!
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« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2009, 01:39:55 PM » |
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i'm sorry to read about this. didn't know him well but he was a great guy. was working with him and smile holland and others in may on starline issues when i lost my collection and he sure knew his stuff.
best wishes to his family.
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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2009, 01:45:33 PM » |
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Have not seen an obit for him just yet, but I'm sure one will come soon. It is a big loss to the pop community |
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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2009, 01:48:53 PM » |
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This gleaned from Facebook - he passed away Sunday from heart failiure arising from diabetes, having already lost a foot due to that condition. He was 50.
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2009, 02:30:35 PM » |
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was familiar with him, RIP Only 50 |
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According to someone who would know.
Seriously, there was a Beach Boys Love You condom?! Amazing.
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2009, 03:23:16 PM » |
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I didn't know him, but I'm very sorry to hear this. Rest in peace.
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« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2009, 04:08:18 PM » |
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was familiar with him, RIP Only 50 Yep, I just lost an associate from work this past weekend at the young age of 50 (cancer). He was Stevie Nick's greatest fan. Hard to get used to not seeing him again. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2009, 04:59:11 PM » |
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Jeff, in addition to being a great guy was a walking encyclopedia of obscure pop music. He did a great cover of "Meant For You" on the first Net Sounds discs. Gone much much too soon. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2009, 06:15:59 PM » |
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It is true. I'm helping some friends of his facilitate some kind of memorial concert here in L.A. Looks like it may happen. Stay tuned.
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« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2009, 06:06:45 AM » |
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Very sad to hear, he was pretty funny too. RIP |
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« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2009, 06:34:46 AM » |
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Jeff, in addition to being a great guy was a walking encyclopedia of obscure pop music. He did a great cover of "Meant For You" on the first Net Sounds discs. Gone much much too soon. The one where the lyrics go on about Brian's 70s habits? That was seriously funny. |
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« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2009, 06:52:48 AM » |
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Jeff, in addition to being a great guy was a walking encyclopedia of obscure pop music. He did a great cover of "Meant For You" on the first Net Sounds discs. Gone much much too soon. The one where the lyrics go on about Brian's 70s habits? That was seriously funny. What a cool idea. Never heard it myself, unfortunately. Very sad to hear of this fellow Smiley Smiler's passing. Rest in peace. |
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« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2009, 08:49:44 AM » |
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Jeff, in addition to being a great guy was a walking encyclopedia of obscure pop music. He did a great cover of "Meant For You" on the first Net Sounds discs. Gone much much too soon. The one where the lyrics go on about Brian's 70s habits? That was seriously funny. That wasn't Jeff's version. When I get home, I'll dig up the CD and post it. |
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« Reply #18 on: November 06, 2009, 08:52:27 AM » |
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Very sad news! When I posted the Starline-topic he was the first to respond. And with that he started of a long discussion on the subject. He's partly 'responsible' for getting me starting up the website. Didn't know him well, but we had some contact through e-mail when we were making the inventory of all variations. He certainly knew a lot on all those pressings. I wish his family and friends the comfort they need right now to cope with this huge loss. RIP.
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« Reply #19 on: November 06, 2009, 11:15:18 AM » |
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RIP!!
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