Armourman Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 What a shame Jake Black has died. R.I.P. The Very Reverend D.Wayne Love. Remember The Glade 2015 watching them was one of my (admittedly I was MWI) best moments ever... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenelk Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Tragic news. Was always a joy to watch them at the Festival! Edited May 21, 2019 by Greenelk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armourman Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 I'm sure they'll carry on. One of my fave bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 For a split second I thought this was about the star of Shallow Hal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Ah, that's sad news. There's a beautiful and typically "A3" tribute on their Facebook page. I was introduced to them about five or six years ago, a unique and very underrated live act and Jake was a witty and engaging co-front man, always lots of fun. Had some fun times and have happy memories watching them, I hope they continue Edited May 21, 2019 by Supernintendo Chalmers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSheriff Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Sad news news indeed.... I’m sure Larry and the others will carry on spreading the message of The Presleyterian Church Of Elvis The Divine ❤️❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 9 hours ago, Hugh Jass said: For a split second I thought this was about the star of Shallow Hal. I'm not sure that's how even Jack Black would want to be remembered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesey_toastie Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Sad news - my sympathies with his family and friends. Thanks for some memorable festival moments Jake. A great group that brought the fun and the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Had some great times watching him and the band. Wonder what the band are going to do, they're right in the middle of a tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjamest Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 Just heard about this ---Absolutely gutted. Great performer and a lovely guy. The Glade 2015 was probably the best performance i have seem from the A3 in 20 years of their gigs and right up there in my favorite ever Glastonbury sets. Just been on their facebook and it looks like they have decided to continue their current tour in respect to what he would have wanted rather than how they are feeling at the moment. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 minute ago, tjamest said: Just heard about this ---Absolutely gutted. Great performer and a lovely guy. The Glade 2015 was probably the best performance i have seem from the A3 in 20 years of their gigs and right up there in my favorite ever Glastonbury sets. Just been on their facebook and it looks like they have decided to continue their current tour in respect to what he would have wanted rather than how they are feeling at the moment. RIP That must be so hard to go on stage each night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjamest Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, gigpusher said: That must be so hard to go on stage each night. Yes, must be so raw at the moment and each time they glance over stage right and he's not there must be awful for them. At the height of our mourning for our dear friend and comrade Jake Black, who died on Monday, we were faced with certain urgent and difficult decisions, not least the question of whether we should play the two forthcoming shows this weekend. We have only just started to process our grief, or even begin to think about the impossibility of filling the massive hole that Jake has left behind. There has been a strong argument within the band that we should pull these shows as a mark of respect. In the end it came down to this: What would Jake want? What would Jake do? Jake would never want to miss a show. Aside from being in hospital with pneumonia, we can assure you, whatever heavy shit he had to deal with, not least the loss of many of his own friends and lovers, he would be there on stage for you. It was a point of pride. We can also tell you that he would laugh at us if we wallowed in sentimentality, and berate us for letting down fans who loved him. So please all of you who are coming, help us get through this, and join us this weekend in Newcastle and Falkirk to celebrate the life of our friend, the unique and irrepressible Jake Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotchilidog Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 5/21/2019 at 7:46 PM, Armourman said: What a shame Jake Black has died. R.I.P. The Very Reverend D.Wayne Love. Remember The Glade 2015 watching them was one of my (admittedly I was MWI) best moments ever... This is incredibly sad news and that Glade 2015 set is one of my all time Glastonbury favourites. Such a great character he will be missed very much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 minute ago, tjamest said: Yes, must be so raw at the moment and each time they glance over stage right and he's not there must be awful for them. At the height of our mourning for our dear friend and comrade Jake Black, who died on Monday, we were faced with certain urgent and difficult decisions, not least the question of whether we should play the two forthcoming shows this weekend. We have only just started to process our grief, or even begin to think about the impossibility of filling the massive hole that Jake has left behind. There has been a strong argument within the band that we should pull these shows as a mark of respect. In the end it came down to this: What would Jake want? What would Jake do? Jake would never want to miss a show. Aside from being in hospital with pneumonia, we can assure you, whatever heavy shit he had to deal with, not least the loss of many of his own friends and lovers, he would be there on stage for you. It was a point of pride. We can also tell you that he would laugh at us if we wallowed in sentimentality, and berate us for letting down fans who loved him. So please all of you who are coming, help us get through this, and join us this weekend in Newcastle and Falkirk to celebrate the life of our friend, the unique and irrepressible Jake Black. Aw sending them love, hugs and positive thoughts to get through those shows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 from today's Popbitch Quote RIP Jake Black from Alabama 3. Best known for composing the song used as the theme tune for The Sopranos, Jake (a.k.a. the Very Reverend D. Wayne Love) died after playing a festival in Lancaster this weekend. If it makes the news any easier to bear, we're happy to tell you that he at least went out on a high. He spent a fair bit of the set snorting coke off someone's shoulder at the back of the stage while the band was playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flysheet Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 Due to play our local festival in Saddleworth in August, hope they still make it but will have something missing. Got into them at BD #RIP Jake lad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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