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| The Untouchables "Free Yourself" picture disc featuring Clyde Grimes, Jr. from my record collection. |
I offer my deepest condolences to his family, bandmates, friends, and fellow fans.
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Back in 2014, I wrote a bit about my personal experience of being a fan (and reviewer) of The Untouchables back the mid-to-late 1980s, and perhaps it can serve as a celebration of Grimes' life and music, as well as a testament to how great The Untouchables were in their prime. If you're interested, you can read my post about The Untouchables here.
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Note: This post was updated on 7/9/16, as I had incorrectly listed Grimes' cause of death. I sincerely apologize for making this mistake.
8 comments:
Very sad. He was a true inspiration to us US mods looking for an idol and someone to show us the way.
Dear Duff / Moon, All readers!
This is Chuck Askerneese, alias "Ska-Fa" C.A. original vocalist, & life long mate of Clyde Grimes.
I am posting to set the record straight, Clyde "City Gent" Grimes was not recently, (or ever) diagnosed with cancer!
Clyde simply "went to sleep & passed away peacefully in the night"! Beloved C.G. was a founding member and chief song writer/bandleader of the UT's, & will be forever Loved, Missed, Massively Respected, and Never Forgotten!
You have drastically misquoted former drummer Glenn "StarBoy" Symmonds, who himself is a cancer survivor with a foundation called "Beat Cancer like a Drum". Grimes was supportive to Symmonds when Glenn was diagnosed!
I also am recent a prostate cancer survivor and urge all male readers above 45 years of age to get their PSA levels checked. This could save your life!
Thanks, Chuck. I am so sorry that I got this wrong--I've just corrected the post. I meant to recognize and honor Grimes, not to spread incorrect information. Please accept my sincere apologies.
I was very saddened to hear of Clyde's passing. We were quite close once upon a time. He was a sweetheart and a gentleman. I offer my condolences to his family and close friends. -Dahlia
Very sad to learn(late) of his death.
I've known his family since we were kids.
Sluggo,
So sorry for your loss.
Best,
Steve
missing CG, who would have had a special (still did!) birthday this week.
missing CG on his bday. (yesterday)
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