David A
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I couldn't find a date of birth.
Thanks, same. Just curious. I'm fairly sure he was older than Richard.
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I couldn't find a date of birth.
Chris did you ever find and obituary? ThanksBob was 86.
No obituary. Bob left us the way he lived among us—quiet, and unassuming.Chris did you ever find and obituary? Thanks
The wonderful Tony Peluso died way too young at the age of 60 from a type of heart disease. Apart from looking a little gaunt, he looked healthy to me.So many of the Carpenters' cast have passed away; Karen, Tony Peluso, Bob Messenger, Joe Osborne, Doug Strawn. I miss them all . . . and long for those happier days of the late 1960s and early 70s. How I wish it could be Yesterday Once More.
Would love to see the collage you made of Bob. I'm a sax/clarinet/flute player myself, and I have been learning Bob's solos. I would love to know more about him. Do you or any others on this thread have any more info about him? Where did he grow up? How did he meet the Carps? I also have lots of nerdy woodwind questions about his equipment/set-ups if anyone has info about that...Thanks!Just seeing this horrible news now! Bob and Doug were my favorite band members since I saw them in 1970 when I was 7 years old.I fell in love with the trumpet in the 60's. I loved seeing Danny & Gary but when I would see Bob playing flute or sax and Doug on clarinet it just really energized me and still does.I love the humble interview Bob did when he commented about not being very good on bass.I commented on how great a player he was and how much we think of him.I have a couple of photos of him from just a few years ago so I made a photo collage of him a few months ago.This one is tough! Tears flowing as I write this!Thank You for the great music Bob! You were so very talented.I will always have a soft spot in my heart for you.Say hi to Karen,Tony,and Doug.Love You Forever!
I've learned that Rainy Days solo, as well as the ones on This Song, It's Gonna Take Some Time, and Mr. Guder. He was an amazing player. I wish there was more information about him available...About improv, I shared with Bob that I was not good at that. But I did learn the Rainy Days solo! In addition to the sax, I also purchased and practiced on a Fender Rhodes. Oh how Carepenters (and Bob) influenced my musical tastes. And thank you for sharing Bob with so many!