Scotsnake
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Tommy Vance R.I.P
Sad news today that Tommy Vance has passed away aged 63.
I spent so much of my youth listening to Radio One's Friday Rock show and Tommy got me into so many Bands.
My thoughts are with his Family and Friends.
R.I.P Tommy.
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Women and whiskey
are my only friends,
One gives me strength,
one just pretends
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6/3/2005, 13:30
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Solitary Soul
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
That is indeed very sad news. If anyone was keeping the torch burning for the rock communities, It was Tommy Vance. His enthusiasm and the way he presented his programs were second to none in my opinion.
Thoughts go out to all his family and friends.
Bye Tommy.
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6/3/2005, 13:57
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mcpurplemk2
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
i have just seen this on the tv news.
what a shock.
every single uk rock fan and rock band in the last 30 years owes tommy vance.
i won a signed ian gillan deep purple cd comptiton on his vh1 show.
ironic then as i have turned on planet rock they are playing highway star.
thanks and god bless you tommy.
rest in peace.
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6/3/2005, 19:18
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mcpurplemk2
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
for anyone who has not seen it, totalrock has opened up a special mesage board for your messges and memories of tommy.
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6/3/2005, 20:04
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TheGeo
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
I'll never forget Tommy's Friday Rock Show on BBC Radio. I listened to him through the 80s and remember that it was TV On The Radio, who broke the news of the DP reunion.
(well it was the first place I heard about it!).
Rock in peace Tommy.
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6/3/2005, 22:27
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Big J
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
Like others here, I listened to Tommy's show just about every Friday night in the 80s. He always came across as a "fan" (much like John Peel). The Friday Rock Show Sessions and the Reading/Donington broadcasts were excellent showcases - he must have helped many bands along the way.
Sad loss - that unique voice will be much missed.
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7/3/2005, 10:02
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David Meadows
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
quote:
mcpurplemk2 wrote:
every single uk rock fan and rock band in the last 30 years owes tommy vance.
Too true.
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7/3/2005, 11:13
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mcpurplemk2
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
planet rock are currently playing a tommy tribute.
just played a radio 1 jingle with the dixie dregs and that immortal voice over the top.
now playing band he has championed.
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7/3/2005, 20:26
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jond
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
Vance? Wasn't he the one with the deep, gravely voice who did voice-overs on adverts?
If so, he was a good DJ who played the right music to a lot of fans.
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8/3/2005, 15:35
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mcpurplemk2
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Re: Tommy Vance R.I.P
you are correct jon.
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10/3/2005, 6:00
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