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^ yeah, fair point. I might have been reaching for the one or two interesting bits, as her contribution actually was new and insightful. But it is a gross invasion of privacy.
I’ve finished the book, the last chapter started out promisingly, but, like so many others, degenerated into ludicrous speculation. Murder? Where the hell did that come from? Ever heard of Ocram’s Razor? Sadly, Richey is almost certainly dead and buried in the sediment of the Severn. It isn’t beyond the realm of possibility that he did plan a disappearance and made it to Goa or wherever, but why speculate about a murder when there is more than enough evidence to suggest suicide? I’m glad I read the book for myself, but I shall certainly be leaving a detailed one-star review on Amazon! |
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Oh, also, did anyone else get the distinct impression that Jo was not directly involved in this book? Which surely makes publishing her letters to Rachel an invasion of her privacy too?
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As for whether he’s dead or not, I think he’s likely dead, but as I’ve always maintained, I don’t think he jumped from the Severn. It’s too simple. The fact that his body has never been found is the stuff of legends and myths which is something he probably intended. If he had jumped from the Severn, there’s no guarantee that his body wouldn’t have washed ashore. I think he went somewhere else, but has likely since died. True, but to claim you’re friends with the person and then to betray their trust like that? I mean, the guy had crippling trust issues too, but who cares about that because he’s probably dead? I’m still shocked that his sister allowed any of this to be published regardless of her motives. |
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I must be an idiot but...
Rosie Dunn was a fellow patient and friend. To me she's the only one in the book who speaks of him as a real friend would, you get a true feel for the person from her and not once does she pass comment on friends or family, she says nothing and makes no assumptions about what was behind his illness nor does she reveal anything personal he may have said within group therapy sessions or to her direct and as for being a Sun journalist it seemed to surprise her too that he was open and friendly with her but they clearly clicked and he didn't make snap judgements about a person based on their job or background because in the hospital it doesn't and shouldn't really matter and to him it clearly didn't. I'd be more surprised if he found an affinity with a broadsheet journo......She gives, directly and indirectly, a rare insight into the man and she's refreshing on a stage full of bitchiness and school playground politics and half thought out ideas....
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Well, the blind item I mentioned the other day on Crazy Days and Nights gossip column has apparently been solved.
https://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2...vealed-36.html Who knows if it is true. Would be very very interesting. |
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Any guesses for his chain of 'fairly popular' songs over the last decade ? Something off the Greatest Showman maybe ? Aghh what's the name again of that George Ezra song about anorexia and american foreign policy ? Last edited by Glyn; 05-07-2019 at 12:51. |
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If he's popping up on US podcasts, it could well be some listeners are deciding to fill in the blanks, so to speak. But yeah, that's weird. And bullshit. |
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Decided that I’m keen to see what’s in this book, but I don’t want to buy it new and line the pockets of the knobhead who wrote it.
Anyone got a copy that they’re willing to sell? |
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The Tragic Street Preachers?
Stumbled upon this, not sure if its been shared here yet? 4 part discussion on Richey with his 'former best friend' Richard Fry...it really is something...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eWyLx1oGJU |
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Wow... I mean... that just looks terrible without even watching it.
As for the book (to answer Lee, above), it's interesting enough. There's a lot of "but what if this happened instead?" kind of writing throughout without any backing up, but as an insight into Richey's early life, mostly from his sister and friends, it's pretty interesting. Think of it as - 1st half = early years of Richey biography, 2nd half = disappearance and a lot of theorising without a lot of evidence. It's not complimentary to the band, and there are some cringey moments where you think "ouch, that's a bit harsh," so there seems to be some undercurrent of dislike and distaste. It's worth a read. And if you need to clear your conscience about paying for it, think of it as helping raise awareness about a missing person - and therefore raising awareness of other missing people.
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Ha ha ha! Ah fuck, I have been a Richplanet viewer for a while as well.
"How did someone who can't play get a record deal?". Because he happened to be in a band that had the guitar talents of James Dean Bradfield alone, let alone Sean and even Nicky wasn't the novice he made out. Aaaarghhh I'm going to have to watch this now. Fuck I think I've got Richard Hall on Facebook. I have previously tried to engage in conversation with him and his replies were exactly how you hear him talk in the opening... What you see is what you get? Despite not following the protocols of conversation of getting to the point then explaining that point! EDIT: "and a gay" haha! Oh maybe we can get Dr. Judy Woods to write a big picture book called "Where Did Richard D. Hall's Integrity Go?" Last edited by Son of Stopped; 03-10-2019 at 08:44. |
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I got ten minutes in and couldn't take it anymore (especially the claim that they seemed to be making that Jo Cox isn't dead).
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