Oh bleep. One of my favourite songwriters has been charged with child sex offences.

[cat_mioux]

Well that has put a bit of a damper on my memories.

UK singer/songwriter Roy Harper. In his 70's now. Wrote amazing incredibly moving songs like South Africa and Another Day. I discovered him when I lived in the UK in the 80's.

PS I am NOT being flippant about the charges or his victims. Too right he should be charged and his victims given everything and anything they need to heal from his abuse.

But sheesh when does it end.

[**meep**]

It is understandable that you feel this way.  Its devastatings to know that it happens at all but when its someone you admire......

[cat_mioux]

Thank goodness Rolf Harris wasn't one of my idols.

*sigh*

[joz*garage]

i heard years ago pete townshend got mixed up with it somehow, dunno whether he was found guilty or not, but you do see them in a different light

these days i just focus on their musical talents and leave it at that

[cat_mioux]

yeah, once I'm over the 'shock' I'll go back to enjoying his music.

I feel the same about Michael Jackson. He was a pedo but his music is genius.

[*elizabeths-mum*]

Not musical but I was floored when that lovely Muirhead boy from the Antique show on the ABC was charged. I agree - where does it end. 😞

[bright.ton42]

I didn't know that about Muirhead.   It's too awful.  

[*elizabeths-mum*]

That was a couple of years ago, Brighton. 😞 they did the next season (quite successfully) without him.

[**meep**]

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@cat_mioux wrote:

yeah, once I'm over the 'shock' I'll go back to enjoying his music.

I feel the same about Michael Jackson. He was a pedo but his music is genius.

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Was he?