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Title: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Wilmslow Alty on May 12, 2010, 09:15:42 AM: There's news this morning from sometime (part time?) Altrincham fan and occasional town FA Cup spokesman, Frank Sidebottom -- otherwise known as Chris Sievey -- who has Tweeted to say: "well,.. after all the hospital tests of scans, and x-rays and cameras down me etc etc ,... yes i've got cancer !!!

"but don't worry, i'm not going anywhere just yet, i'm looking forward to another 25 years in fantastic semi-professional show-bizness first!

"so i've got a few weeks off from live shows now to have a couple of ops and get shut !!!"

His Twitter feed can be found at http://twitter.com/Mr_Sidebottom (http://twitter.com/Mr_Sidebottom)

I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery

Dan
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Bangor on Dee Robin on May 12, 2010, 10:03:04 AM: Wishing Frank all the best, and thanks for making me chuckle at Spurs 1995 when "warming up" with Paul Collings our keeper that day, Spurs fans were speechless ;D
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: fuertes on May 12, 2010, 11:57:37 AM: Strange on is Frank. He seemed to alter his song to "the Robins are bobbins" just as we were improving.

Also, 9/10 of his little sketches/songs are abysmal, then the odd one will make me roar with laughter.

Anyway, yeah, I wouldn't wish cancer on anyone. Let's hope he makes a swift recovery.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: baldrick on May 12, 2010, 12:16:07 PM: He is involved with the famous Timperley Bigshorts FC

http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/timperleybigshortsfc/
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: bighairedmike on May 12, 2010, 12:46:25 PM: I can't stand Frank Sidebottom at all, however, as fuertes says, you don't wish cancer on anybody.

Good luck to 'Frank' and here's to a speedy recovery so you can get back to annoying me as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Dougals Dad on May 12, 2010, 01:06:09 PM: All the best to Frank for a speedy & successful recovery.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: roytonmike on May 12, 2010, 01:13:46 PM: Although I tend to agree with Aberystwyth Alty as to Frank's merits, I join in wishing him all the very best at this difficult time.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: York Alty on May 12, 2010, 04:49:57 PM: Frank is ace

SPACE IS ACE!"

c'mon Frankie boy - you can do this captain.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM: FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: joe on May 13, 2010, 07:42:23 AM: Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!

I totally agree mate but i wouldn't wish cancer in him.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: JonnyKeen on May 13, 2010, 12:42:08 PM: The Alty, woof, woof.

The Alty, woof, woof, woof.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB76mSu6JeM
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 03:43:57 PM: Quote from: joe on May 13, 2010, 07:42:23 AM
Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!

I totally agree mate but i wouldn't wish cancer in him.
i didnt and i wouldnt, just sayin guys a click
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: joe on May 13, 2010, 04:07:57 PM: Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 03:43:57 PM
Quote from: joe on May 13, 2010, 07:42:23 AM
Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!

I totally agree mate but i wouldn't wish cancer in him.
i didnt and i wouldnt, just sayin guys a click

Fair play then mate,i'm in total agreement.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: jamestimperleyrobin on May 13, 2010, 05:04:54 PM: Get well soon Frank xx
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: York Alty on May 13, 2010, 05:35:55 PM: SPACE IS ACE
SPACE IS ACE
SPACE IS ACE
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Jezza on May 13, 2010, 08:34:47 PM: Indeed many of us have ridiculed Frank for jumping on the alty bandwagon when it suits his drive for publicity.

However I can't see anyone at Alty not wishing Frank a full recovery from this horrible disease....so I wish him all the best....he is part of alty folklore like him or not.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: tottenham alty on May 13, 2010, 10:49:48 PM: Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!

Is this Gunners ^^^^
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: jimmyhank on May 14, 2010, 01:04:58 AM: Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: D.A. ALTY on May 15, 2010, 03:32:00 AM: Quote from: tottenham alty on May 13, 2010, 10:49:48 PM
Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!

Is this Gunners ^^^^
[i get it spurs or is it ARSEnal ALTY, er, wank, er, i get it now/quote]
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Jezza on May 15, 2010, 12:59:34 PM: the search for gunners goes on.....
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: jiminlondon on June 21, 2010, 04:53:38 PM: frank/chris died today and i for one am really sad about it
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1257872_frank_sidebottom_dies_after_collapsing_at_home?all_comments=1
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: markecky on June 21, 2010, 05:01:13 PM: I have criticised Chris/Frank many times for jumping on and off the Alty bandwagon when it suited him. However this is tragic news.

He lives three doors down from my Mum and she told me this morning about it. The neighbour who went in to help him is also in shock. He was apparently getting better (or so he said).

A unique talent that will be missed by many. I've still got his album I bought in 1989..as I say a unique guy who created his own brand of humour..
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Darren on June 21, 2010, 05:35:07 PM: Rip Frank/Chris codolences to your family and fans
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: ArmchairAlty on June 21, 2010, 05:40:11 PM: Sad news, thinking of his friends and family, RIP Chris/Frank
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Dougals Dad on June 21, 2010, 05:55:35 PM: I've been following his progress with the cancer on his Twitter & Facebook feeds - he did seem confident about a full recovery. I am very much saddened to hear he lost his fight. I wanted to take Jennifer on his "magical timperley tour!"

Maybe not quite an Alty legend, but certainly a Timperley legend, this is a very sad loss to his friends, fans & family - my thoughts are with them all.

A wee Frankism for you from his Twitter: recipe for home made lucazade - some sparkling water, a egg, a packet of “cheesy watsits” & access to your mum’s blender…. it tastes exactly the same,…. but looks a bit cloudy with bits in!!! best regards frank sidebottom
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Toff Apple on June 21, 2010, 07:14:16 PM: I know the alty bit wound a few fans up, but Frank Sidebottom was a unique comedy individual years ahead of his time I am very sad about this news. You will be missed frank, you know you will, you really will.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: York Alty on June 21, 2010, 07:18:13 PM: Frank Sidebottom was a genuine talent. Gutted to hear this news, so sorry.

Condolences to his friends, family and fans.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: robins1978 on June 21, 2010, 07:38:05 PM: Very sad news. Condolonces to all friends, family and fans of Frank/Chris
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: chesteralty on June 21, 2010, 08:24:43 PM: Terrible news, always had a soft spot for Frank, sat next to him in the Stonemasons a few times when I was younger.

Will be sadly missed.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: taxi Phil on June 21, 2010, 08:42:21 PM: Whether his humour hit YOUR funny bone or not, this man was a unique talent, and a typical "Great British Eccentric". Another who's left us at a tragically early age.

R.I.P. Frank, and thanks for the laughter.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: ALTYGAL on June 21, 2010, 08:57:51 PM: Condolences to Chris's family.

Love him or loathe him, he was part of Alty's history.

He would be laughing all the way to the garden shed in the sky if he knew he had made the front page of the BBC News

RIP Frank
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: robins1978 on June 21, 2010, 09:26:25 PM: Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!
Frank Sidebottom / Chris Sievey died today from affects of the Cancer he had. Does this news make you feel a bit of a tosser mate - Cos u r 1!
RIP FRANK / CHRIS
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: wayno on June 21, 2010, 09:35:42 PM: Quote from: robins1978 on June 21, 2010, 09:26:25 PM
Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!
Frank Sidebottom / Chris Sievey died today from affects of the Cancer he had. Does this news make you feel a bit of a tosser mate - Cos u r 1!
RIP FRANK / CHRIS

Bloody hell i am sure he did not wish cancer on him did he?

This is getting like when James black (RIP) passed away and the people who slated him for years gave condolances

RIP Frank - cancer is an evil bastard and thats for sure
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: jimmyhank on June 21, 2010, 10:00:53 PM: RIP Frank.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Altyant on June 21, 2010, 10:22:02 PM: RIP Frank
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: ASMO on June 21, 2010, 10:32:54 PM: i wasn't a fan of Frank but it is sad news R.I.P
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Alty Dave on June 21, 2010, 11:42:33 PM: Condolences to family and friends.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: SW on June 21, 2010, 11:56:42 PM: Yes, echo most of the sentiments above, a great shame and too young.

Some of his antics didn't endear him to the club or fans however in his earlier days as Frank I believe he raised the profile (pre-Spurs/Lincoln etc)

I remember seeing his sort of punk band "The Freshies" at Sale Civic Hall in about 1977. The review actually made Sounds newspaper, on the same page as Kiss in somewhere like Los Angeles I think it was!
I also saw him in London as Frank playing the now sadly closed Cricketers by The Oval, must have been about 1989. A good night, still remembered by my bemused missus. RIP and hope your mum looks after Little Frank.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Aussie Bob on June 22, 2010, 12:49:28 AM: Anyone who makes a living out of wearing a paper mache head has to be admired ..i do agree his humour was very hit or miss ..i remember some tv clip of him beating the crap out of little Frank and it had me rolling around in tears but some of the other stuff made me cringe...

Very much a british eccentric and a sad way to go
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: robins1978 on June 22, 2010, 01:09:59 AM: Quote from: wayno on June 21, 2010, 09:35:42 PM
Quote from: robins1978 on June 21, 2010, 09:26:25 PM
Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!
Frank Sidebottom / Chris Sievey died today from affects of the Cancer he had. Does this news make you feel a bit of a tosser mate - Cos u r 1!
RIP FRANK / CHRIS

Bloody hell i am sure he did not wish cancer on him did he?

This is getting like when James black (RIP) passed away and the people who slated him for years gave condolances

RIP Frank - cancer is an evil bastard and thats for sure
Frank posted on his website on May 12th he had cancer. D.A. Alty posted his message the day after Frank had told the world of his illness. So he possibly knew when he posted his message of Franks illness - he didnt wish it on him, Frank already had it. Best to dismiss his comment altogether and give it no more reference.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Wilmslow Alty on June 22, 2010, 03:02:17 AM: Very sad news indeed. This was Frank's final musical contribution, "Three shirts on my line", his World Cup song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxcS3OUrgUk (ftp://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxcS3OUrgUk) Brilliant.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Jezza on June 22, 2010, 09:28:35 AM: Very sad news...Frank was a piece of our history love him or love to hate him and a guy who made people laugh. RIP the keyboard maestro.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Jimmy Hill on June 22, 2010, 10:53:54 AM: Interesting post about his involvement with the Manchester music scene: http://johnrobb77.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/frank-sidebottom-rip/
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: joe on June 22, 2010, 05:11:00 PM: Quote from: robins1978 on June 22, 2010, 01:09:59 AM
Quote from: wayno on June 21, 2010, 09:35:42 PM
Quote from: robins1978 on June 21, 2010, 09:26:25 PM
Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!
Frank Sidebottom / Chris Sievey died today from affects of the Cancer he had. Does this news make you feel a bit of a tosser mate - Cos u r 1!
RIP FRANK / CHRIS

Bloody hell i am sure he did not wish cancer on him did he?

This is getting like when James black (RIP) passed away and the people who slated him for years gave condolances

RIP Frank - cancer is an evil bastard and thats for sure
Frank posted on his website on May 12th he had cancer. D.A. Alty posted his message the day after Frank had told the world of his illness. So he possibly knew when he posted his message of Franks illness - he didnt wish it on him, Frank already had it. Best to dismiss his comment altogether and give it no more reference.
Why drag this up again you cock? His post had nothing to do with him having cancer,he was just pointing out that he wasn't best loved at Alty. RIP Chris.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: robins1978 on June 22, 2010, 09:56:10 PM: Quote from: joe on June 22, 2010, 05:11:00 PM
Quote from: robins1978 on June 22, 2010, 01:09:59 AM
Quote from: wayno on June 21, 2010, 09:35:42 PM
Quote from: robins1978 on June 21, 2010, 09:26:25 PM
Quote from: D.A. ALTY on May 13, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
FRANK IS WANK, and dont any of u out there critisice me, most of u hav slagged him of in the past 4 jumpin on the ALTY bandwaggon !!!
Frank Sidebottom / Chris Sievey died today from affects of the Cancer he had. Does this news make you feel a bit of a tosser mate - Cos u r 1!
RIP FRANK / CHRIS

Bloody hell i am sure he did not wish cancer on him did he?

This is getting like when James black (RIP) passed away and the people who slated him for years gave condolances

RIP Frank - cancer is an evil bastard and thats for sure
Frank posted on his website on May 12th he had cancer. D.A. Alty posted his message the day after Frank had told the world of his illness. So he possibly knew when he posted his message of Franks illness - he didnt wish it on him, Frank already had it. Best to dismiss his comment altogether and give it no more reference.
Why drag this up again you cock? His post had nothing to do with him having cancer,he was just pointing out that he wasn't best loved at Alty. RIP Chris.
I just didnt like his comment - thought it was in bad taste. END OF....
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: D.A. ALTY on June 23, 2010, 12:43:38 AM: for f**kS sake, this comment i made was TWO f**kin months ago !! it was about his charachter not THE MAN, i would never WISH or WANT him to have an illness of any sort. all i said was i didnt like his CHARACTER . so to THE ALTY BOG shove ur TROLL COMMENTS up ur f**kin arse click !!
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: D.A. ALTY on June 23, 2010, 01:50:20 AM: ALTY BOG this isnt the page to start THIS again , if u wanna throw INSULTS message me personally !! NOT ON THIS PAGE !!!
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: robins1978 on June 23, 2010, 09:43:19 AM: Quote from: D.A. ALTY on June 23, 2010, 12:43:38 AM
for f**kS sake, this comment i made was TWO f**kin months ago !! it was about his charachter not THE MAN, i would never WISH or WANT him to have an illness of any sort. all i said was i didnt like his CHARACTER . so to THE ALTY BOG shove ur TROLL COMMENTS up ur f**kin arse click !!
Your comment was made 13 may on this thread, not 2 months ago. However I accept you just didnt like the Character of Frank Sidebottom and were not directing your drivel at Chris - who after all is the person who has passed away due to his Cancer illness. Frank was just a character invented by Chris and it has to be noted that not everyone has the same sense of humour and some didnt like Frank "The Character" for whatever reason. I have no personal issue with yourself although it seems others do which should be kept seperate from this thread.
To All Readers: Remember that a man has died due to a horrible illness. Frank the character is no more but more inportantly Chris the person is now sadly no longer with us either. Please let Chris rest in peace now and keep this thread for those who want to celebrate his life not have a go at the Character he invnted. Thanks.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Narcissist on June 23, 2010, 09:49:10 AM: D.A. is not gunners. 1978, you seem to keep spindling on about this, perhaps stop rising to it?

RIP Frank, despite souring my opinion of you towards the end I have some fond memories.

Also i'd like to say that a lot of people think of Frank as soon as alty is mentioned and vice-versa so he did publicise the club a great deal even if it was in selfish circumstances.

He'll never have the opportunity to show his support for Alty again and that is a sad sad thing.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Darren on June 23, 2010, 01:42:05 PM: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1262747_frank_sidebottom_comic_faces_paupers_funeral?rss=yes&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+menews%2Fnews+%28News+-+Manchester+Evening+News+-+RSS+Feed%29

The comic who created Frank Sidebottom is facing a pauper's funeral after dying virtually penniless.

Chris Sievey, whose alter-ego Frank's over-sized papier-mached head became a comedy icon, had no assets and little money in the bank, his family have revealed.

There are now calls to give the comic a dignified send-off. As we reported, Chris, 54, died after a battle with cancer. He was found collapsed at his home in Hawthorn Road, Hale, early on Monday and died later in Wythenshawe Hospital.

Chris leaves sons Stirling, 31, and Harry, 18, and daughter Asher, 30. Stirling said the family have been in discussion with hospital bereavement officers and a funeral director.

He said: “My father has not left any money behind and we are struggling to try and sort his funeral out. He spent money as it came in and was always a man for the moment. He never planned ahead. We have spoken to a funeral director and the sort of figures that they are talking about are too high.

“We would not know how to go about getting that sort of money at the moment. They said that applying for a pauper's funeral would be an option.

“He would not want us worrying about trying to sort it all out. We would not want our dad to have a pauper's funeral but we would not want something over the top for him too. Just something simple and dignified.”

Radio 2 DJ Mark Radcliffe, who played alongside Chris in the Frank Sidebottom Oh Blimey Big Band in the 1980s, said a pauper's funeral would be a tragedy. He said: “Something needs to be organised to give Chris the send-off that he deserves. It would be tragic for a man who brought so much enjoyment and laughter to the region to have a pauper's funeral.”

Chris was diagnosed with cancer last month and had operations to remove a tumour in his chest. He was due to start a course of chemotherapy today.

Stirling said his father remained determined to beat the illness. The results of a post mortem examination are due tomorrow. Stirling said: “We did not think he was that ill. Every time he spoke to one of us he said that it was nothing to worry about. ”
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Dougals Dad on June 23, 2010, 02:00:06 PM: This is a very unfortunate situation. We had the same problem with my brother and raised most of the money from car boot/Ebay/private sale of his various collections. It ws a painful thing to have to do.
However, The MEN has been contacted by several people who are hoping to help Chris's family raise money to cover his funeral - I hope they can do this and give Chris/Frank a more dignified send off.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: York Alty on June 23, 2010, 08:04:30 PM: not everybody has the same sense of humour. Frank, to me, was fantastic. Weird sense of humour, stupid songs, Alty FC. If the world didn't have the likes of Frank and other nonsense it would be a much more dull place. nonsense rules.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Dougals Dad on June 23, 2010, 08:38:54 PM: Quote from: York Alty on June 23, 2010, 08:04:30 PM
not everybody has the same sense of humour. Frank, to me, was fantastic. Weird sense of humour, stupid songs, Alty FC. If the world didn't have the likes of Frank and other nonsense it would be a much more dull place. nonsense rules.

;D
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Hale Alty on June 24, 2010, 11:41:12 AM: My wife once had a lady ring up wanting to book her husband on the open top bus tour of Timperley because he was such a big Frank Sidebottom fan. Had to be told gently and politely the bus tour was just an cracking FS gag. It really was.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxcS3OUrgUk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxcS3OUrgUk)
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: markecky on June 24, 2010, 12:32:39 PM: Ian,

The Timperley tour is very real...100 people on an open top double decker bus going round and stopping at timperly post office etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6oT1YgAqsM
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: robins1978 on June 24, 2010, 12:39:37 PM: Quote from: TheAltyBlog on June 24, 2010, 10:43:54 AM
I know I'm not the best person to say this, having been involved in the arguing earlier but come on let's stop it now. We should be saying RIP here and not having trivial arguments, just leave it.
Totally Agree, I have said my condolonces to Chris's Family & friends which is what this thread is for. If I have indirectly offended anyone including DA Alty with any of my posts I APOLOGISE FOR MY PART IN THE DISCUSSIONS AS IT WAS NOT MY INTENTION. I was jsut trying to put my view point across. It wouldnt do for everyone to be made the same. Finally well done to those who contributed to the cost of Chris's funeral. Once again and most importantly - RIP CHRIS
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: fuertes on June 24, 2010, 12:54:22 PM: Quote from: markecky on June 24, 2010, 12:32:39 PM
Ian,

The Timperley tour is very real...100 people on an open top double decker bus going round and stopping at timperly post office etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6oT1YgAqsM

I've always found him very hit and miss, but that tour did have me laughing out loud a couple of times. It's a shame that quirky sense of humour is gone forever.

Am I alone in thinking, and this maybe my unspiritual nature coming out, that raising money for a funeral is just about the biggest waste of money ever?

When I die I'll be telling them to waste no cash unnecessarily. If they really feel obliged to spend some money, they can give to a hospice or one of those "take a terminally ill child on the holiday of a lifetime" charities.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Graham Bennetts Perm on June 24, 2010, 06:02:31 PM: RIP Chris Sievey, or now maybe you're sipping champagne with that bird on the Big Wheel. Thanks for the music and the memories. From all the Freshies fans, "Gas Board" and I'm sure everyone else involved with the band.
No words can help at this time, but for his family, my heartfelt condolences.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Hale Alty on June 24, 2010, 10:21:00 PM: Quote from: markecky on June 24, 2010, 12:32:39 PM
Ian,

The Timperley tour is very real...100 people on an open top double decker bus going round and stopping at timperly post office etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6oT1YgAqsM

wasnt that just a one off though? the enquiry came after that.
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: Dougals Dad on June 24, 2010, 10:42:29 PM: Quote from: markecky on June 24, 2010, 12:32:39 PM
Ian,

The Timperley tour is very real...100 people on an open top double decker bus going round and stopping at timperly post office etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6oT1YgAqsM

I wanted to take Jennifer on that!
Title: Re: Frank Sidebottom
Post by: distancetraveller on July 03, 2010, 09:08:27 AM: For those of you who knew Chris and are interested, there are a few paragraphs about his funeral on page 11 of todays Daily Mirror.