Another one gone.. Bob Welch...suicide...gunshot to the chest

starkiller
starkiller Posts: 2,723
edited June 2012 in The Clubhouse
Apparently had some health issues, note was left....:sad: Dang, what a shame..R.I.P.:sad:
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited June 2012
    Bummer. R I P
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited June 2012
    Suicides are really cowardly when you think about all the people in third world country's struggling to make it each day and clinging to life. The thing is that life is not ours to take
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited June 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Suicides are really cowardly when you think about all the people in third world country's struggling to make it each day and clinging to life. The thing is that life is not ours to take

    Nonsense. If he wants to go, it's his decision, not yours.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited June 2012
    DMara wrote: »
    Nonsense. If he wants to go, it's his decision, not yours.
    A decision that would affect his whole family and friends
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  • evhudsons
    evhudsons Posts: 1,175
    edited June 2012
    I feel bad for the ones cleaning up the mess. If I were to decide to shoot myself which I won't, I at least would go to the open body ocean and also point the gun away from people. Killing yourself and leaving such an awful mess is quite inconsiderate.
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited June 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    A decision that would affect his whole family and friends

    If they're his inspiration or vice versa, you mean. What do you know about his personal life to judge him?
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Suicides are really cowardly when you think about all the people in third world country's struggling to make it each day and clinging to life. The thing is that life is not ours to take

    I am not an advocate for suicide in the least, but what in the hell do people in third world countries have to do with this man or his family. Where do you come up with this crap?
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2012
    I have the utmost respect for your opinion on suicide and the plight of people in third world countries, but it still has nothing to do with the man or his family, period.
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  • evhudsons
    evhudsons Posts: 1,175
    edited June 2012
    Either way it sucks that he is gone. RIP Bob
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited June 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Suicides are really cowardly when you think about all the people in third world country's struggling to make it each day and clinging to life. The thing is that life is not ours to take

    WTH?

    We are all dumber after reading that comment. That has no connection. At all. Wow, just wow.

    RIP
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited June 2012
    Wow just heard Ebony Eyes the other day on XM and thought to my self yeah good song wonder what ol Bob is up to? R.I.P. Mr welch. I really enjoyed the Peter Green Bob Welch era of the Mac.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,396
    edited June 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Suicides are really cowardly when you think about all the people in third world country's struggling to make it each day and clinging to life. The thing is that life is not ours to take

    really?:rolleyes:

    I had to look this guy up as I had never heard of him. Had no clue he was part of Fleetwood Mac. What a tragic way to go for all concerned... RIP.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,511
    edited June 2012
    My interest in Fleetwood Mac ended when Bob Welch left and they became not much more than a bubblegum pop band.

    Apparently he had a serious back problem and didn't want to be a burden......not sure how I feel about his choice.

    RIP and thanks for the great music.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited June 2012
    RIP Bob. I liked his first solo effort a lot, many good memories tied to that album. Just bought another copy of it back in February. Not sure if its true but supposedly Fleetwood Mac didn't include him as part of their Hall of Fame Induction which would be a shame. :cool:
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited June 2012
    F1nut wrote:
    RIP and thanks for the great music.

    Couldn't have said it better. What a shame.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited June 2012
    RIP Bob. Loved the version of Sentimental Lady on FM's "Bare Trees". Though I like some of FM's later albums I thought the Peter Green-Bob Welch era had an edge and more of a blues influence.

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