Does anyone know what happened to John Harris - Queen's senior road crew person from the early/mid 70s?
What did he do after working for Queen. Is there any kind of biog on the net or anywhere else? Any recent photos of him, etc?
He was such an intergral part of Queen at such a crucial time, and yet there's so little 'out there' that I can find. It doesn't seem to add up.
Can anyone throw any light on this?
Thanks
Penetration_Guru · Member since
I've tried a couple of times, but it's a fairly common name.
I thought he retired on health grounds around the end of the 70s, but will inevitably be proved wrong by somebody within two minutes
FriedChicken · Member since
didn't he die of cancer a couple of years ago?
john bodega · Member since
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]didn't he die of cancer a couple of years ago?[/QUOTE]
That was Jim Hutton.
John S Stuart · Member since
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]FriedChickenTheAlmighty wrote: [/QUOTENAME]didn't he die of cancer a couple of years ago?[/QUOTE]
That was Jim Hutton.[/QUOTE]
No: I think PG and FCTA are both correct.
I too thought that John had passed away. In my memory, I seem to recall reading it somewhere - but alas the old grey cells are not what they used to be!
If I find it - I will post it, and if I remember inncorrectly (or don't find it) then I can't!
Queen Archivist · Member since
I think a few of you are getting confused with Mike Stone, who passed away 3 or 4 years ago.
John S Stuart · Member since
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Queen Archivist wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I think a few of you are getting confused with Mike Stone, who passed away 3 or 4 years ago.[/QUOTE]
That is very possible.
(As I said: 'The old grey cells are not what they used to be!')
But, I believed John Harris had also passed away from years of fighting ill-health. (Which kind of confirms PG's theory).
If not, I stand corrected.
This will ofcourse, now annoy me until I find the bit I think I am looking for, or someone else comes up with a more definitive answer.
Sebastian · Member since
I know that Mr Harris was ill in late 70's, that's why they dedicated 'Jazz' to him. But as far as I know he recovered and went back, only to leave soon because he'd got some personal problems with his workmates.
No idea about what happened to him afterwards... I remember seeing him in Magic Years though
FriedChicken · Member since
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]didn't he die of cancer a couple of years ago?[/QUOTE]
That was Jim Hutton.[/QUOTE]
No no, he has gaycancer, but he's still alive
Micrówave · Member since
That is an awfully common name.
Ray Charles last album included a sound engineer credited to a John Harris, I don't know if it's the same one...
released August 31, 2004
Penetration_Guru · Member since
Doesn't Brian know?
I realise Greg can't bother him incessantly, but he'd have a better idea of when & why he "left" Queen
Oi ! Fingers ! · Member since
I think he is still working with that f*cking annoying duck, Orville.
Am I being helpful ?
John S Stuart · Member since
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Oi ! Fingers ! wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I think he is still working with that f*cking annoying duck, Orville.
Am I being helpful ?[/QUOTE]
To paraphrase 'Nation Of Haircuts'...
"I said JOHN Harris
NOT Keith Harris..."
Queen Archivist · Member since
Oi ! Fingers!
You are a bit strange mate... in the head.
Get the kettle on, I'm on my way.
Keith Harris indeed!
somedayoneday · Member since
I am sure that I read that John Harris died - and possibly not long after the illness he had that kept him away from the group's activities in 1978. 'As It Began' mentions how the European tour that spring had to go ahead without him. Surely, therefore, Jacky should be able to shed some light on this one.
