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pies4ever
Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Location: rosebud,vic,australia
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Rose Tattoo rocker loses cancer fight
Nui Te Koha
29mar06
ROCK great Pete Wells of Rose Tattoo lost his battle with prostate cancer yesterday.
Wells, 58, was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and combined treatment with a spirited fight.
Initially doctors told Wells he had six months to live.
"I proved the bastards wrong and will continue to do so," Wells told the Herald Sun late last year.
"I am not going anywhere. I have too many friends and family and supporters to stay around for."
Wells, acknowledged as one of the world's best slide guitarists, vowed to be positive.
"I get angry but I don't get bitter," he said last year.
"It's a bloody hard road because I'm good one day and s... for two others.
"That's when you think: 'This is just a waste of time', but I'm not a negative person. I look on the bright side.
"Every day I'm walking is a good day. Every day without pain is a good day.
"I don't have much time for bitterness -- I am just glad to be alive."
His partner, musician Lucy De Soto, had helped Wells in his battle.
"There are a few tears before bedtime but Lucy is a very different person to me," Wells said.
"She has a masters degree in something and a bachelor's degree in so-and-so.
"She is, in a sense, an academic. I am the total opposite but she gives me another perspective on life."
Wells' diagnosis forced him to quit Rose Tattoo in 2002.
Yesterday, a posting on Rose Tattoo's official website said: "We have to announce with much sadness that Pete Wells passed away today.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
"The good news is that Pete's music will live on for the inspiration of generations to come."
His funeral will be held in Sydney on Friday.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,18638842%255E2902,00.html _________________ As Reg Reagan Says-Go And Get Stuffed..!! |
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Mountains Magpie
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere between now and then
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Truly a massive massive loss for Australian Rock 'n' Roll, Certainly a huge influence on my musical direction for 30 years. R.I.P. Pete and no irony in that it's the same day (maybe the same bloody hour) Pants gets into the HOF. _________________ Spiral progress, unstoppable,
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skaman
One step beyond.......
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Townsville via Melbourne
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Truly sad. Loved the Rosey Tatts. _________________ Enjoy yourself. Its later than you think! |
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3rd degree
Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote
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A big Loss to music the Tatts were a very unnderarated band and influenced many. A sad day for Rock n roll . I remember writing Rose Tattoo on my school bag when I was 13. _________________ " Ohhh Banksy and out comes the Note Book".
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ima dropkick
Joined: 30 Mar 2006
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Rock great... oxymoron |
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skaman
One step beyond.......
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G'day that pathetic low-life wanker! _________________ Enjoy yourself. Its later than you think! |
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ima dropkick
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Hello Ska, all set for a big season?... i think we are going back to the big dance myself, the forwardline when Rusling comes back will be the most damaging force in football |
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skaman
One step beyond.......
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Townsville via Melbourne
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Potential, potential, potential. As Gerard Healy says, we have potentially the most potent forward line in the league. Lets hope it all gels together this season. If we dont make finals (at least), I'll be spitting blood! _________________ Enjoy yourself. Its later than you think! |
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skaman
One step beyond.......
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Maybe..."Bound for Glory" and the memories of the 1990 premiership cup being held up by a bandaged hero Greg. Thats the image and possible connection I envisage. _________________ Enjoy yourself. Its later than you think! |
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Mountains Magpie
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere between now and then
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magpie greg wrote: | Mountains Magpie wrote: | Truly a massive massive loss for Australian Rock 'n' Roll, Certainly a huge influence on my musical direction for 30 years. R.I.P. Pete and no irony in that it's the same day (maybe the same bloody hour) Pants gets into the HOF. |
Apart from the fact that they are both dead, I fail to see any connection between Millane and this person. |
Well they're both legends - so there's one connection. _________________ Spiral progress, unstoppable,
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Culprit
Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Port Melbourne
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Pete was a great guy, anyone that knew him would testify to that. I was introduced to him at Bombay Rock many moons ago and I had not seen him for about two years after that and the guy still knew my name. He was always friendly and gave me a few tips when I played in one of my old bands and made me realise 12 bar was good fashioned rock and roll and everyone could enjoy it.
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Culprit
Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Port Melbourne
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it's been 24 hours and I ain't going near Tulsa. |
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