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McLilith · Post by **McLilith** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 7:35 pm

At age 93, the inventor of the Leslie speaker has passed away quietly in his California home. I know it seems a bit off topic here at KvR, but several people who visit KvR either use one of his speakers, or one of the many products designed to emulate a Leslie. This includes several VST effects that have been designed to emulate his speakers. I just thought a few of you might want to know.

take care,
McLilith

Steven West · Post by **Steven West** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 7:37 pm

Poor guy must be spinning in his grave....

- I waited 93 years to tell that joke!

McLilith · Post by **McLilith** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 7:48 pm

Steven West wrote: - I waited 93 years to tell that joke!

Well, I wouldn't laugh too hard if I were you, considering that you have to be well past 93 years old yourself, if you've been waiting that long to tell a joke. At your age, too much amusement and excitement can be dangerous.

later,
McLilith

Steven West · Post by **Steven West** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 7:55 pm

I'm sure Don had a very good life, and I certainly respect his contributions - as I'm sure many will for years to come...

But they had to bury him in a 'cabinet'?

Sicklecell666 · Post by **Sicklecell666** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 8:15 pm

Steven West wrote: But they had to bury him in a 'cabinet'?

Hopefully you'll be fortunate enough to gain the respect & admiration of a multitude & have someone publicly urinate on your passing as well.

I'll keep my eye on the Obituaries for you just in case.

Meffy · Post by **Meffy** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 9:02 pm

A grand fellow. His speakers made a lot of lives just a bit better; no Hammond was ever complete without one.

Thanks for the sound, Mr. Leslie. I salute you.

Meffy

progfusion74 · Post by **progfusion74** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 9:08 pm

Deep Purple was the first band I ever got into so the Hammond and the Leslie hold a special place in my heart ....

RIP

LBN · Post by **LBN** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 2:01 am

Steven West wrote:Poor guy must be spinning in his grave....

As wrong as it might be to laugh at that I just shot Coca Cola out of my nose when I read it.

dougsyo · Post by **dougsyo** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 2:29 am

Steven West wrote:Poor guy must be spinning in his grave....

- I waited 93 years to tell that joke!

But is he spinning on the right axis?

Doug, who will tinkle the church's Hammond a bit tomorrow.

meister eder · Post by **meister eder** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 3:02 am

Steven West wrote:But they had to bury him in a 'cabinet'?

Amberience · Post by **Amberience** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 3:25 am

Me wonders how you'd feel if someone mocked your life's work.

hao nao · Post by **hao nao** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 3:35 am

Steven West wrote:Poor guy must be spinning in his grave....

- I waited 93 years to tell that joke!

well cheers to him, and I bet a man of his age and generation would enjoy these jokes as well

meister eder · Post by **meister eder** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 3:42 am

Amberience wrote:Me wonders how you'd feel if someone mocked your life's work.

I'd laugh with them. Especially when I got to the honest age of 93!

Some more "we-believe-that-we-are-pc" comments anyone?

Amberience · Post by **Amberience** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 4:13 am

Its nothing to do with political correctness. I f**king hate PC people. Its about respect. Its just not very respectful to mock somebody when they've just died and makes you look like a c**t.

esden9 · Post by **esden9** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 4:20 am

Amberience, I don't think "mock" is the right word for what you are trying to say. The comments above make light of the old man's passing, but aren't deriding or jeering the fellow's work at all. Laughter is the best medicine as they say.

Either way, I'm sure the guy is resting pretty well after having lived a good, long life and creating a sound that is instantly recognizable and much adored.

Don Leslie has passed away