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R.I.P. Gil Orr :(
Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2472 Venice, CA 
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 07:50 PM
Just heard that first wave legend Gil Orr of The Chantays and Duo Tones fame has left this world. Make an extra effort to get out and support the living legends while you still have the chance!
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Joined: Jul 23, 2014 Posts: 646 LA -ish
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 07:54 PM
Go in peace. Play along side the Angels, and surf a cloud or two if you get the chance. Thank you sir. mj
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Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19351 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 08:49 PM
Aw that's bad news. One of my fondest California memories was watching Gil and PJ perform at Don The Beachcombers after a convention... maybe 2009. My condolences to his family and friends. —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2391 San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 09:12 PM
Truly sad news! Some of my most enjoyable surf shows were Gil and PJ playing together, acoustically, or electrically. Gil was a rare talent. RIP. —Bob |
Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2138
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 09:13 PM
My sympathies to all the family. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25704 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 10:14 PM
Such a shame. A very nice guy. He really enjoyed playing, he was always smiling from ear to ear when I saw him playing with PJ. —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1506 Redlands, CA
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 10:43 PM
He was one of the greats of our time. Last edited: Sep 20, 2017 22:44:09 |
Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2056
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 10:54 PM
Thanks for the music Gil. |
Joined: May 23, 2006 Posts: 209 Costa Mesa
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Posted on Sep 20 2017 11:35 PM
Great guy, wonderful guitar player. He could play anything. I was lucky enough to do several gigs with him over the years. Probably the most fun was just sitting around San Onofre on a Wednesday afternoon playing "Scotch and Soda" and a bunch of '50's tunes. Vaya con Dios, Gil. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5323 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 06:05 AM
Brian wrote:
mine too brian. that was a special evening for all of us that were there. — |
Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1547 Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 06:25 AM
Brian wrote:
Wow.....just wow. I was saddened and shocked to read this sad news. I was also at the 2009 post-convention get together at Don's and was mesmerized by Gil and Paul's guitar virtuosity. A night that I will now cherish in my memory forever. Godspeed, Gil. You are most assuredly one of the greats and I wish you the best in your afterlife. —Jack Booth The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 Last edited: Sep 21, 2017 06:26:41 |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 08:10 AM
I was there in '09 as well. This indeed sad. We are losing far too many, too quickly. The Mystery Men? |
Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 392 Orange County, CA
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 08:11 AM
Great player, sad loss. —Craig Skelly Little Kahuna |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 12:18 PM
Oh man. So sorry to hear this. VERY glad that I got to meet him and watch him play with The Duo-Tones many moons ago! Sweet man and a hell of a footprint on our little world. RIP indeed! —
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Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 01:57 PM
A sad day. Like others I was lucky enough to meet him and hear him play with Paul Johnson and others over the years. Good bye old friend. —Happy Sunsets! |
Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 347 Sea Country, CA, USA
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 02:28 PM
Feeling extremely saddened by this news...but, feeling fortunate to have known Gil and to have shared a stage with him. One of the nicest guys, for sure. Thank you for all the music and your positive waves. Rest in peace Gil. —
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Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 347 Sea Country, CA, USA
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 02:44 PM
These are from one of my favorite gigs of all time. Gil taking the lead
Having fun
Playing rhythm with Bob Spickard
Getting some pointers from Will Glover (The Pyramids)
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Joined: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1377 Coyoacán, Distrito Federal 
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 04:20 PM
RIP https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/gil-orr —When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk. "Los Grainders" > https://losgrainders.bandcamp.com |
Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 343 North Hollywood, California
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 05:14 PM
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Joined: Sep 29, 2007 Posts: 500 Sacto, CA
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Posted on Sep 21 2017 05:22 PM
Condolences to Gil's family and loved ones and to Paul, his "Duotones" partner. A bandmate and I were fortunate to see the Duotones play on two different occasions in Northern California. We now sometimes perform as a duo thanks largely to their influence, although we don't come close to playing anywhere near the level that those guys could play. They had a chemistry between them that made them extremely fun to watch. Gil will be missed by all of those who knew or saw him. |
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