http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/influential-melbourne-guitarist-rowland-s-howard-dies/story-e6frf96f-1225814790391 I remember seeing The Birthday Party live at The Roxy (Sunset Strip) right after "The Bad Seed" was released, and they were the finest live band of their generation, much cooler than Bauhaus, Jesus & Mary Chain or The Psychedelic Furs. Howard's guitar playing on "Sonny's Burning" was nothing short of amazing.

had the great man kip on ma couch about 1987. Played a one off in Dundee of all places. we sat up to the wee small hours and even tho iy was mano a mano i could'nt help but think, ' you've influenced me in so many ways and are a real star in my eyes and here we are speakin shite and drinkin coffee in a flat in Dundee!' a real humble guy. I stayed in touch with him for years, and he is indeed a great loss to music. he'll be somewhere with Lux just now, chillin' an speakin' nonsense. until the next time big guy!

Andy

Hey Dead Boy, thanks for the video - I hope the film gets made, I'd love to see it. The moment, when Nick Cave stops to speak is so sad... Reminds me of the Johnny Cash-Video of Hurt, when June stands on the stairs and just watches Johnny - so sad...

Doc

"Trailer for Rowland S. Howard - Autoluminescent feature documentary. A co-production between Ghost Pictures and Lindsay Gravina's King Blank Productions."

I used to hang out with Rowland back in the days, in the 80s I guess, friends and partners in crime. Yes, he was a great guitarist but I remember Rowland as one of the nicest guys around. Sure, there was some freaky shit happening, but he was modest, humble, intelligent and sharp as a razor. Rowland dying is pretty fuckin' sad, especially under the circumstances. I'm glad he is remembered on this forum...

I bought the single 'Release the bats'.

They were great...Tracy Pew (RIP) had a great bass guitar sound, especially on "Six Inch Gold Blade". The screamin' Soul Preacher said:

I still can't realize this...and I still haven't got the "strength" to get and listen to his last record, "Pop crimes"...
Has anyone did ?

Andy Seven says : "I remember seeing The Birthday Party live at The Roxy (Sunset Strip) right after "The Bad Seed" was released"
Wow !!! How I wish I could have seen them ! Must have been a great moment !

I still can't realize this...and I still haven't got the "strength" to get and listen to his last record, "Pop crimes"...
Has anyone did ?

Andy Seven says : "I remember seeing The Birthday Party live at The Roxy (Sunset Strip) right after "The Bad Seed" was released"
Wow !!! How I wish I could have seen them ! Must have been a great moment !

Yea I saw this just before new years. Last decade was particularly bad for people dying.