Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less.

jrmugz Megastar "God comes first, others come second, and I am third." - Anonymous Posts: 1,144	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 3:08:29 GMT BSJ likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jrmugz on Jul 21, 2014 3:08:29 GMT "Brought happiness to many with his musical endeavors." Jim

Rob 2095 Senior Member Spiritual Member Posts: 326	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 5:21:26 GMT jrmugz likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rob 2095 on Jul 21, 2014 5:21:26 GMT "Was fondly remembered by Jrmugz before passing into the unknown." That's roughly ten words or so.
	A loyal and pesky member of ELO forums since April, 2007.

Helmut83 Supergiant Posts: 8,658	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 6:41:12 GMT BSJ likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Helmut83 on Jul 21, 2014 6:41:12 GMT "Chooka chooka ho la ley"
	The best therapy for any problem you might have is playing music with friends.

queenofthehours Global Moderator Holding on tight Posts: 3,707	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 12:47:04 GMT Eloise and 88keys like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by queenofthehours on Jul 21, 2014 12:47:04 GMT I don't even want to think about this yet!! I sure hope whatever it is it won't allude to 'Mr Blue Sky' - he's better than that.

jamie79
Junior Member

it's no good, theres no way out!

Posts: 36

Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 14:01:40 GMT Helmut83 and Eloise like this

Quote

Post by jamie79 on Jul 21, 2014 14:01:40 GMT

Jul 21, 2014 12:47:04 GMT queenofthehours said:

I don't even want to think about this yet!!

I sure hope whatever it is it won't allude to 'Mr Blue Sky' - he's better than that.

unfortunately it will be a lazy journalist who will probably write it instead of hardcore fans like us

Helmut83
Supergiant

Posts: 8,658

Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 16:16:42 GMT

Quote

Post by Helmut83 on Jul 21, 2014 16:16:42 GMT

Jul 21, 2014 12:47:04 GMT queenofthehours said:

I sure hope whatever it is it won't allude to 'Mr Blue Sky' - he's better than that.

Exactly! All of his career he has been tied to that silly song, not representative of his genius. I'm sick of it. I don't even like the song. Let's hope they don't even alude to it.

The best therapy for any problem you might have is playing music with friends.

BSJ ELO Spaceship A Shining Spaceship In The Sky Ninja Groupie Twin Posts: 10,538	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 16:53:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BSJ on Jul 21, 2014 16:53:41 GMT Good God! I'll have to get back with ya! Need to take this in a bit.

88keys Superstar Posts: 771	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 18:45:59 GMT jrmugz likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 88keys on Jul 21, 2014 18:45:59 GMT "Purveyor of melodic pop, hook-drenched songcraft, and master producer".
	"Da' fawhhcahst uhh mizzable tah gloomeh..."

elophile Megastar Posts: 2,452	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 21:31:08 GMT jrmugz likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by elophile on Jul 21, 2014 21:31:08 GMT Jul 21, 2014 3:08:29 GMT jrmugz said: "Brought happiness to many with his musical endeavors." Jim Perfect!
	You diss Jeff. You die. Seems fair to me.

elophile
Megastar

Posts: 2,452

Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 21, 2014 21:35:40 GMT Helmut83 likes this

Quote

Post by elophile on Jul 21, 2014 21:35:40 GMT

Jul 21, 2014 16:16:42 GMT Helmut83 said:

Jul 21, 2014 12:47:04 GMT queenofthehours said:

I sure hope whatever it is it won't allude to 'Mr Blue Sky' - he's better than that.

Exactly! All of his career he has been tied to that silly song, not representative of his genius. I'm sick of it. I don't even like the song. Let's hope they don't even alude to it.

Yes, and please let no one call him "Mr Blue Sky" ever again. It makes me want to barf.

I do still like the song though.

You diss Jeff. You die. Seems fair to me.

Rob 2095
Senior Member

Spiritual Member

Posts: 326

Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 22, 2014 3:53:23 GMT

Quote

Post by Rob 2095 on Jul 22, 2014 3:53:23 GMT

Jul 21, 2014 12:47:04 GMT queenofthehours said:

I don't even want to think about this yet!!

Let's make it positive, then: "Was loved throughout every one of his 125 years here."

Jul 21, 2014 12:47:04 GMT queenofthehours said:

I sure hope whatever it is it won't allude to 'Mr Blue Sky' - he's better than that.

Yeah, the constant overexposure of that track retroactively makes ELO look like a one hit wonder, IMO. Who knows what kind of impressions would-be fans have been getting... the overly slick, sugary and bright "legacy" imagery can't help at this point, either.

A loyal and pesky member of ELO forums since April, 2007.

queenofthehours
Global Moderator

Holding on tight

Posts: 3,707

Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 22, 2014 13:43:17 GMT

Quote

Post by queenofthehours on Jul 22, 2014 13:43:17 GMT

Jul 21, 2014 21:35:40 GMT elophile said:

Yes, and please let no one call him "Mr Blue Sky" ever again. It makes me want to barf.

I hate this too. Why does no one ever call him "Mr Radio"?

Jul 22, 2014 3:53:23 GMT Rob 2095 said:

Let's make it positive, then: "Was loved throughout every one of his 125 years here."

That's something I would like to see on his epitaph.

I'm sure that Jeff himself would rather be remembered for his work with the Beatles and Orbison (he always talks about this as the pinnacle of his career) rather than 'Mr Blue Sky' or even ELO.

Timeblue Supergiant I wish I was back in 1981... Posts: 9,945	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 24, 2014 22:11:38 GMT BSJ likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Timeblue on Jul 24, 2014 22:11:38 GMT I wasn't aware that he had been ill...... 'sniff'
	"The most outstanding rock group in the world today, my friends,the Electric... Light... Orchestra" TC '78

jrmugz
Megastar

"God comes first, others come second, and I am third." - Anonymous

Posts: 1,144

Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 25, 2014 4:01:44 GMT

Quote

Post by jrmugz on Jul 25, 2014 4:01:44 GMT

Jul 24, 2014 22:11:38 GMT Timeblue said:

I wasn't aware that he had been ill...... 'sniff'

Oh my gosh, timeblue is so sad at the idea of Jeff being ill that he's turned to cocaine. ba-doom-ksshhhh!!!

Jim

jrmugz Megastar "God comes first, others come second, and I am third." - Anonymous Posts: 1,144	Write Jeff's future epitaph in ten words or less. Jul 25, 2014 4:03:01 GMT BSJ likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jrmugz on Jul 25, 2014 4:03:01 GMT OK, how about this for ten words: "Mr. Blue Sky. Mr. Blue Sky. Mr. Blue Sky. Period." Jim

Eloise: unomusette, you are so right about all of us being a tiny bit from Birmingham. I can't tell you how many times I have had the Birmingham blues and wished I could be there. Aug 29, 2024 15:01:23 GMT

eloneen: We've got nasty weather here in Central NC- rain, high winds, possibility of tornadoes until 6PM - nothing dangerous so far here. There are tens of millions of people affected by this storm. Stay safe! ::animated-smileys-hug-008:: Sept 27, 2024 14:34:21 GMT *