Happy vibes for getting the big man to Manchester....
Like a book among the many on a shelf...
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I had a dream the other night that somehow I managed to end up in a situation where I could have a sit down conversation with Mike in Manchester before one or both of the shows.
I explained the situation to him and said that if they could do a dedication it would be amazing. Anyhow he asks where the Bigman is and I explain he's at home recovering from a round of chemo. Mike then calls Ed over and has a quiet word. Then he turns to me and asks; how about heading up to Newcastle to pay him a face to face visit. :shock:
Now if this dream would come true how awesome would that be!!!
I had a dream the other night that somehow I managed to end up in a situation where I could have a sit down conversation with Mike in Manchester before one or both of the shows.
I explained the situation to him and said that if they could do a dedication it would be amazing. Anyhow he asks where the Bigman is and I explain he's at home recovering from a round of chemo. Mike then calls Ed over and has a quiet word. Then he turns to me and asks; how about heading up to Newcastle to pay him a face to face visit. :shock:
Now if this dream would come true how awesome would that be!!!
Cool dream indeed! I hope this message gets through this time, after all this thread was going two years ago and the Bigman has hung in there with great resiliance. Still crossing fingers he can see the band in Manchester, someone get this request to the hierarchy please.....
Like a book among the many on a shelf...
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
I had a dream the other night that somehow I managed to end up in a situation where I could have a sit down conversation with Mike in Manchester before one or both of the shows.
I explained the situation to him and said that if they could do a dedication it would be amazing. Anyhow he asks where the Bigman is and I explain he's at home recovering from a round of chemo. Mike then calls Ed over and has a quiet word. Then he turns to me and asks; how about heading up to Newcastle to pay him a face to face visit. :shock:
Now if this dream would come true how awesome would that be!!!
Cool dream indeed! I hope this message gets through this time, after all this thread was going two years ago and the Bigman has hung in there with great resiliance. Still crossing fingers he can see the band in Manchester, someone get this request to the hierarchy please.....
Cheers Gary, yep 2 years later and he's still going. Just got out of hospital after a short stay, but he's back home now and still fighting the good fight!
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Hold the press - he may make a road trip down to Manchester between treatments if he's feeling up to it. Would be so so good for him to hear a dedication (either in person or via bootleg)!!! Having to constantly fight for over 2 years is tough going - but he's doing it!
Please dedicate a song for the Bigman!
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Story below. He's still fighting!
Due to the treatment it's highliy unlikely he'll make the Manchester or Scandinavian gigs in 2012 - had it not been for this I guarantee he would've been there!
Please guys dedicate a song to the Bigman at one of the Manchester or Scandinavian shows in 2012. It would mean so much....
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The man the legend known as The Big Man is without question a rock legend known throughout the venues of the UK. He also happens to be one of my best friends.
Despite his name, The Big Man is gentle, softly spoken, one of the last true gents and he wouldn't hurt a fly. However he has been dealt one of the cruellest and most shocking blows that illnesses can give. A friend said that he was 'riddled with cancer'. They asked him directly in the hope that he would play down this exaggeration but he wryly smiled and said "yes that is a pretty succinct way of putting it! - I have cancers in my colon/bowels, liver, lungs and my adrenal system." The doctors are not used to seeing someone in their thirties with this condition. Following further tests he has been told that the cancer is incurable. They will not have seen anyone with the amount of strength, resilience and Geordie stubbornness to kick the cancer out of his body as The Big Man. He will certainly have a massive fight ahead of him with a mixture of surgery and chemo therapy, but he is confident and optimistic that he will stick it to the consultants, who after further tests have recently told him the cancer is incurable.
With shared support, optimism and belief his friends and family are all hoping he can kick the cancer into touch and prove the doctors wrong.
The Big Man is a massive music fan who sees an average of 35-50 gigs each and every year - earlier this year he hit his 730th gig (that's 2 whole years worth of gigging!). He's determined to keep going and even went to see Kiss in between his chemo sessions earlier this month.
From ’92 (in our home town of Newcastle) onwards he has seen PJ play in all but one of their European tours that have hit UK shores (which he enjoys telling us about at every opportunity as we have only had the pleasure of seeing them since 2000). Before being diagnosed with cancer he was due to come over to Belfast for the PJ gig in June and his world has been turned upside down since then. However he was still determined to come over to Belfast in June. Unfortunately his chemo schedule clashes with the Belfast gig and he's unable to make it, which he isn't too happy about!!
He introduced me to live music many many years ago and I would dearly love to do something that will spur him on and keep him going until the next time you hit European shores. Therefore if it is at all possible his friends throughout the world would be very grateful if you could dedicate a song to him in Manchester or anywhere in Europe as he can't be there in person.
I'll leave the request there and would just like to thank the 10c, the band and the board members for giving the time to read this and hopefully lending their support to a great friend!
Cheers
T An update!
After having 11 chemo sessions in his first cycle the Big Man Got the results of his scan today - his birthday (and PJ's!).
Good news! The tumors in his lungs have disappeared and the tumors everywhere else have shrunk!
Thank you all for your positivity and good energy - it's most definitley helping so keep it coming!!
Today is a great day to celebrate, birthdays, anniversaries, good news and life itself!
Update 2
Unfortunately after a recent scan it looks like the tumours are growing again. The Big Man goes back in for more Chemo towards the end of March. Please keep him in your thoughts and send some positivity through - he needs to get better for the next time the guys are in the UK!
Posted this on my FB wall... hope it gets out there & my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family
the guy deserves some love.... he's going through hell and PJ could could give him heaven!
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
I am sending my positive thoughts and energy to the 'Big Man' and I hope that a dedication to him by PJ is just the beginning of all great things for him
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I've had Brain Cancer since 2002.The Band has sent me 2 signed posters over the years.Still waiting for a non festival show in Florida.Tell the BIG MAN to "Be Sound" and positive. :geek:
Ft. Lauderdale 96'
Tampa 00'
West Palm Beach 03'
House of Blues 03'
Tampa 03'
Kissimmee 04'
West Palm Beach 08'
Tampa 08'
Eddie Vedder Clearwater both nights 2012
I've had Brain Cancer since 2002.The Band has sent me 2 signed posters over the years.Still waiting for a non festival show in Florida.Tell the BIG MAN to "Be Sound" and positive. :geek:
Thank you - positivity heading straight back at you!
Having passed the 200 replies milestone now and only two days from the shows I have made a final desperate plea with a copy and paste of page 1 of this highly worthy thread to Kat, Sea, Rubysdad and Kelly Curtis and a short message asking if this can be passed on to someone in the PJ hierarchy for consideration. Keeping fingers crossed in the build up.... This time please...
Like a book among the many on a shelf...
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
Having passed the 200 replies milestone now and only two days from the shows I have made a final desperate plea with a copy and paste of page 1 of this highly worthy thread to Kat, Sea, Rubysdad and Kelly Curtis and a short message asking if this can be passed on to someone in the PJ hierarchy for consideration. Keeping fingers crossed in the build up.... This time please...
Aw Gary cheers man, that's awesome!
At this late stage alas it's looking unlikely he'll make it - but he will most definitely be there in spirit! However, can't wait to play him the bootleg if this gets pulled off!!!
Thanks again to everyone - whether this does or doesn't happen your support has meant a massive amount!!
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Having passed the 200 replies milestone now and only two days from the shows I have made a final desperate plea with a copy and paste of page 1 of this highly worthy thread to Kat, Sea, Rubysdad and Kelly Curtis and a short message asking if this can be passed on to someone in the PJ hierarchy for consideration. Keeping fingers crossed in the build up.... This time please...
That was good timing!! I wonder if he read my PM and got on the phone....
Haha maybe not but it's worth another bump for the Bigman....
Going to see Pearl Jam.... later TODAY!!
Like a book among the many on a shelf...
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Well guys, for the second time it didn't happen. Can't help but feel a little gutted. :(
Although the Manchester gigs were so awesome - all I have to do is think of them and a huge grin spreads across my face!
The most important thing has been the good wishes and positive vibes felt from everyone who has supported this. Thank you all so much - you've all been immense and I appreciate it more than you'll know!! :thumbup:
As things stand I don't think I'll resurrect it for the 3rd time when they come back to the UK - although I may be tempted to change my mind if/when they do come back.
So for now I'll put this one to bed and once again, thank you all so much for your support!!!
And it goes without saying - he's still fighting the good fight.....
Quick update. Unfortunately, received some bad news a few days ago. After having a couple of infections and therefore having to hold off on chemo for a while, the latest scans show significant tumour growth. As a result the treatment/chemo won't be given from this point.
Please keep him in your thoughts and hope he is relatively pain free for as long possible!
By the way, I would love to get something to him from the band - a card, signed item, anything really. Has anyone any experience of doing this and what would be the best way to go about it??
Quick update. Unfortunately, received some bad news a few days ago. After having a couple of infections and therefore having to hold off on chemo for a while, the latest scans show significant tumour growth. As a result the treatment/chemo won't be given from this point.
Please keep him in your thoughts and hope he is relatively pain free for as long possible!
By the way, I would love to get something to him from the band - a card, signed item, anything really. Has anyone any experience of doing this and what would be the best way to go about it??
So sad to hear about your friend. Besides PJ, does he have any other favorite bands?
A gig photographer whom the wife and I know from the L.A. scene is in a similar situation, and lately, he hasn't been able to attend any gigs. Even while he was going thru treatment, he'd shoot 4 or 5 shows per. week.
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Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Pre-sitegoingdown bump!
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I explained the situation to him and said that if they could do a dedication it would be amazing. Anyhow he asks where the Bigman is and I explain he's at home recovering from a round of chemo. Mike then calls Ed over and has a quiet word. Then he turns to me and asks; how about heading up to Newcastle to pay him a face to face visit. :shock:
Now if this dream would come true how awesome would that be!!!
http://www.strummersphotography.com
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Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
Cheers Gary, yep 2 years later and he's still going. Just got out of hospital after a short stay, but he's back home now and still fighting the good fight!
http://www.strummersphotography.com
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
http://www.strummersphotography.com
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Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
http://www.strummersphotography.com
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Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Posted this on my FB wall... hope it gets out there & my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family
This is my kind of love...
♥♥♥
I am sending my positive thoughts and energy to the 'Big Man' and I hope that a dedication to him by PJ is just the beginning of all great things for him
Please keep sending the updates
You're a great friend!
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Tampa 00'
West Palm Beach 03'
House of Blues 03'
Tampa 03'
Kissimmee 04'
West Palm Beach 08'
Tampa 08'
Eddie Vedder Clearwater both nights 2012
Thank you - positivity heading straight back at you!
Thank you to everyone!
It's almost here - eeeek!!
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Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
Aw Gary cheers man, that's awesome!
At this late stage alas it's looking unlikely he'll make it - but he will most definitely be there in spirit! However, can't wait to play him the bootleg if this gets pulled off!!!
Thanks again to everyone - whether this does or doesn't happen your support has meant a massive amount!!
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
http://www.strummersphotography.com
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That was good timing!! I wonder if he read my PM and got on the phone....
Haha maybe not but it's worth another bump for the Bigman....
Going to see Pearl Jam.... later TODAY!!
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
It's funny that such a little gesture can mean so much.
I really hope to hear a dedication to the Bigman when I listen to these boots!
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Although the Manchester gigs were so awesome - all I have to do is think of them and a huge grin spreads across my face!
The most important thing has been the good wishes and positive vibes felt from everyone who has supported this. Thank you all so much - you've all been immense and I appreciate it more than you'll know!!
As things stand I don't think I'll resurrect it for the 3rd time when they come back to the UK - although I may be tempted to change my mind if/when they do come back.
So for now I'll put this one to bed and once again, thank you all so much for your support!!!
And it goes without saying - he's still fighting the good fight.....
http://www.strummersphotography.com
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Please keep him in your thoughts and hope he is relatively pain free for as long possible!
By the way, I would love to get something to him from the band - a card, signed item, anything really. Has anyone any experience of doing this and what would be the best way to go about it??
http://www.strummersphotography.com
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So sad to hear about your friend. Besides PJ, does he have any other favorite bands?
A gig photographer whom the wife and I know from the L.A. scene is in a similar situation, and lately, he hasn't been able to attend any gigs. Even while he was going thru treatment, he'd shoot 4 or 5 shows per. week.