pottedplant
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"Hound Dog" Elvis Presley
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Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown - Rolling Stones
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"Misty Mountain Hop" Led Zeppelin
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"The End" The Doors
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Thanks so much, Steve. I am happy to hear that what I read (from one of the people interviewed in the Hoskyns book) that Michael Lee was not homeless and destitute at the time of his death.Michael Lee died on November 24, 2008 in his flat (apartment) in his hometown of Darlington. Jimmy did attend his funeral service held on December 3, 2008 at Darlington Crematorium (as pictured below). Robert was unable to attend but did send flowers with this written message:
"What a waste. Too soon. I'm so sorry, I always enjoyed your enthusiasm and ideas. Robert P"
It was later reported that Michael had suffered an epileptic seizure. Daniel Stanton of Coallier Entertainment said:
"The results of post mortem was a seizure, apparently the worst one he could have had.
"Michael passed away at his flat (home) in Darlington. He was found at his home by his friend and police on the floor beside his bed.
"Michael was out the night before [he died]. He said he wasn't feeling well and went home to rest it off. When he didn't answer his phone the next morning, a friend had the police enter his home.
"Michael will sadly be missed.
"I have received endless calls from fans, friends and family members surrounding Michael's death.
"The guys in Thin Lizzy are crushed, I have spoken to people in the Robert Plant camp who have also expressed the same. Spike from the London Quireboys has been dedicating their shows each night to Michael. Dave Ling from Classic Rock magazine is said to be doing a feature on Michael Lee in an upcoming issue.
"We will all miss Michael. His boyish smile, his humor, his love and his talent, [but] most of all, we will miss his friendship.
"Michael died way too young. He shares his death with Freddie Mercury of Queen and drummer Eric Carr of Kiss, who also passed away on the same date.
"We love you, Michael. You are forever in our hearts and your music forever in our souls."
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Steve: I have a question about Michael Lee. I know he played with Page/Plant on most of their tours. Do you know why he died homeless?
I read that Jimmy went to his funeral. Knowing how generous the boys can be, I was wondering why Michael died homeless with serious medical problems.
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"Brand New Day" Sting
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Dancing Days - Led Zeppelin
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"Dance Dance" FOB
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"I Got You Babe" Sonny and Cher
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"You Were Always On My Mind" Willie Nelson
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"Start Me Up" The Rolling Stones
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"Don't Cry" Guns and Roses
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Go Ahead And Cry - Goo Goo Barabajagal
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"I'm Down" The Beatles
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"Stand By Your Man" Tammy Wynette
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"Here I Go Again" Whitesnake
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"Does Anybody Know What Time It Is" Chicago
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"Get This Party Started" Pink
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Well, I had oysters Bienville, shrimp creole and bread pudding with rum sauce and sweet tea (southern iced tea).
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"Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair" Joan Baez
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Oh, a catered affair? I thought maybe you cooked it. It sounds like something you would whip up, having all those delicious blackberries and such.
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"November Rain" Guns and Roses
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(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin