Humphrey Lyttelton dies
April 25, 2008 3:54 PM Subscribe
Humphrey Lyttelton dies. Humph was a renowned jazz musician and presented BBC Radio Four's antidote to panel games I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (which originated the test of wills Mornington Crescent) for over thirty-five years.
This post was deleted for the following reason: died earlier -- mathowie
oh no! funny though - the first hit at 3:45 and this one came at 3:54. conspiracy!
posted by casconed at 4:02 PM on April 25, 2008
posted by casconed at 4:02 PM on April 25, 2008
Posting in a closed thread!
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia at 4:11 PM on April 25, 2008
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia at 4:11 PM on April 25, 2008
On a related note, the great musician Jimmy Giuffre has died at the age of 86. Here's a clip that's worth a watch.
posted by ornate insect at 4:16 PM on April 25, 2008
posted by ornate insect at 4:16 PM on April 25, 2008
Well... it is. A little. You have to admit.
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia at 4:19 PM on April 25, 2008
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia at 4:19 PM on April 25, 2008
James Brown is dead! And, don't forget Joshua Bell and his violin!
posted by ericb at 4:20 PM on April 25, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by ericb at 4:20 PM on April 25, 2008 [1 favorite]
This breaking news just in - Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead!
posted by stenseng at 4:25 PM on April 25, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by stenseng at 4:25 PM on April 25, 2008 [1 favorite]
On a related note, the great musician Jimmy Giuffre has died at the age of 86.
This should be a separate post. He was one of the greats.
posted by languagehat at 4:42 PM on April 25, 2008
This should be a separate post. He was one of the greats.
posted by languagehat at 4:42 PM on April 25, 2008
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