I saw Cockney Rebel a couple of times in the early 70's and really liked their sound, even my Dad liked them! Went with my brother to Croydon I believe and close to concert venue someone pranged our Downton converted Mini that I was driving. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Harley
Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies 1 hour ago Share Save Nathan Williams BBC News please log in to view this image PA Media Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who trace his lineage directly to the Prophet Muhammad. He "passed away peacefully" in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family, his charity said in a statement on social media. Born in Switzerland, he had British citizenship and lived in a chateau in France. King Charles III has been made aware of the death of the philanthropist, who was a friend of both himself and his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. Advertisement It is understood that the King is deeply saddened at the loss of a personal friend of many years and is in touch with the family privately. The Aga Khan's charities ran hundreds of hospitals, educational and cultural projects, largely in the developing world. He enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, with a private island in the Bahamas, a super-yacht and a private jet. The Aga Khan Development Network said it offered its "condolences to the family of His Highness and to the Ismaili community worldwide". "We continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the world, as he wished, irrespective of their religious affiliations or origins," it added. The Ismailis, a Muslim sect, have a worldwide population of about 15 million, including 500,000 in Pakistan. There are also large populations in India, Afghanistan and Africa. Prince Karim Aga Khan succeeded his grandfather as imam of the Ismaili Muslims in 1957 at the age of 20. The prince had an estimated fortune of $1bn (£801m) in 2008, according to Forbes magazine. His inherited wealth was boosted by numerous business interests, including horse-breeding. He became a leading owner and breeder of race horses in the UK, France and Ireland, breeding Shergar, once the most famous and most valuable racehorse in the world. He was the founder of the Aga Khan Foundation charity prince and gave his name to bodies including a university in Karachi, and the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture was key to the restoration of the Humayun's Tomb site in Delhi. There is an annual Aga Khan Award for Architecture. And he founded the Nation Media Group, which has become the largest independent media organisation in east and central Africa. please log in to view this image PA Media The Aga Khan was friends with the late Queen Elizabeth II and the King is understood to be deeply saddened by his death Advertisement Shergar won the Derby at Epsom in 1981 by 10 lengths in the Aga Khan's emerald green racing silks with red epaulets but was kidnapped in Ireland two years later and never found. Despite losing his beloved horse, he told the BBC in 2011 - on the 30th anniversary of Shergar's biggest triumph - that he did not contemplate deserting his Irish breeding operation. please log in to view this image PA Media Shergar with the Aga Khan (in top hat) Advertisement Of Shergar's triumph, he said: "It's a memory that can never, never go away. "I've seen that film I don't know, tens or hundreds of times. I keep trying to analyse where this remarkable performance came from. Every time I see the film, I feel that I have learned something. "If you're in racing, the Epsom Derby is one of the greats. It always has been, so to win a race of that quality in itself is an extraordinary privilege. To win it the way he won it was more than that. "I had watched quite enough races to be able to determine what the jockey was feeling, how the horse was going at the time and when he came around Tattenham Corner, I couldn't believe my eyes, frankly. "His victory up to this point in time was unique. Two things I found stunning - one was the ease with which that horse moved and second was the fact that during the finishing straight he just kept going away, going away, going away. That was really remarkable." The Aga Khan went on to win the big race another four times with Shahrastani (1986), Kahyasi (1986), Sinndar (2000) and Harzand (2016). Other notable successes included the 2008 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with the brilliant unbeaten filly Zarkava.
Super fond memories of 'George & Mildred'.............. Mildred was apparently a heavy gin drinker but was the true professional when doing the show. Not many knew she even drank. George was his larakin self ..............l don't think he acted at all. He will be missed, they both will be.
John Tudor ex-Newcastle United and Sheffield United striker has died at the age of 78 after a battle with dementia. RIP
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died after a fall at Thurles, Republic of Ireland, earlier this month. The 24-year-old had been in intensive care at Cork University Hospital since the incident during racing on 6 February. RIP
That's a tragic end. Unless you've actually been to the races and see the action up close and you see the size and power of the horses you don't realise just how dangerous it can be. RIP Michael...
Sad news. The Jam were one of the formative bands of my youth...was too young to see them, but have caught Weller a few times. RIP Rick
A beautiful song, beautifully sung. Written by Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger. MacColl also wrote Dirty Old Town - quite a contrast. The first dance at my wedding was to Perfect Day by Lou Reed!
