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[Ian McKellen @IanMcKellen]

SIR PATRICK STEWART (1940-2026)

Before everything else, Patrick was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire, the proud county in the north of England which he loved to the end. You could hear it in his accented voice and in the stern honesty with which he told you what he thought and felt. Yorkshiremen have no truck with half-truths or avoidance of big issues. He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love.

We first met as ambitious young actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company half a century ago but we weren’t in the same productions. My first strong memory was a few years later, meeting him in the street in central London when he told me about an offer to take over a leading part in 'Star Trek'. “But Patrick think of your stage career in the UK. Do you really want to risk—getting lost in Hollywood for years and years?”. Well, he took the risk and thank goodness for us all that he did for not just his devoted Trekkies but film and theatre audiences, who marvelled at his using international celebrity to star in a string of cinema successes ('X-Men' of course) and in great classical plays by Shakespeare, Ibsen, Arthur Miller, Peter Shaffer, Pinter and Beckett at Stratford-upon-Avon, in London’s West End and on Broadway.

America was his adopted home, where he met his adored Sunny who has cared for him through sickness and health, through thick and thin. But he never forsook his origins: and the proudest achievement of the most respected and beloved actor of his generation on either side of the Atlantic, was his appointment as Chancellor of Huddersfield University in Yorkshire.

His farewell performance in 'Avengers: Doomsday' is yet to be seen.

Ian McKellen 29 October 2026

Photo: University of Huddersfield

[New York Rangers @NYRangers]

The New York Rangers organization mourns the loss of Ron Duguay, one of the most popular players in franchise history. Ron's signature skating style - with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice - captivated The Garden Faithful, and his skill, tenacity, and charisma earned him the admiration of all New Yorkers. We join the hockey community in sending our condolences to Ron's friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time.

[Comics @Comics61]

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[New York Jets @nyjets]

Finished with a W!!

[🎸 Rock History 🎸 @historyrock_]

THE LAST TIME - Led Zeppelin performing “Kashmir” at the O2 arena in 2007 for what would be one of the most anticipated reunions in rock and roll history.

Over 20 million people entered a worldwide lottery for the chance at being one of the lucky 18,000 fans in attendance. This concert was done as a tribute to the great Ahmet Ertegun, who was the co-founder and president of Atlantic Records.

Fans waited 27 years for a reunion like this following the passing of drummer John Bonham, and as evidence in this clip, it did not disappoint. For such a long hiatus, Zeppelin was firing on all cylinders throughout the 2.5 hour performance on this evening.
Furthermore, the emotion of the night was intensified due to Zeppelin tapping into Bonhams son, Jason Bonham, to fill the big shoes his father had left behind. Robert Plant was as lively as ever, showing his skills as the ultimate frontman, while Jimmy Page’s guitar playing was beyond impressive. John Paul Jones was a true wildcard, adding his thunderous bass and seriously underrated synth skills to the evening. and Jason Bonham did his father proud, perhaps stealing the show with his note-perfect playing on the drum kit.

Recorded in 1974 at Headley Grange, this masterpiece found its home on the iconic double album, ‘Physical Graffiti.’ This song was a defining milestone for the band, all four members have agreed that it was one of their greatest musical achievements. Jimmy was asked by The Edge how this riff came to be during the film “It Might Get Loud”, and he explained that it was born out of him experimenting with the DADGAD tuning, which is similar to a sitar tuning.

Furthermore, he explains he had this song, “Swan Song”, which he had been working on that had a lot of intricate guitar sections on it.

The ending riff to that song was the descending section we hear on “Kashmir” and Jimmy flipped it over on itself to create the riff we know today - truly a hypnotic riff that intoxicates you every time you listen.

Enjoy!

[TodayInSports @TodayInSportsCo]

41 years ago today. Legendary.

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, Round 1. If you’ve seen it, I don’t need to say more. If you haven’t, the next three minutes may change your goddamn life.

[BluesAlive @KeepTheBluesAli]

Jack Bruce & Rory Gallagher ~
Born Under A Bad Sign
https://t.co/TwoSlzRvY0

[BluesAlive @KeepTheBluesAli]

Stevie Ray Vaughan ~
Voodoo Child
https://t.co/dKUuhx1xUb

[Comics @Comics61]

@CollinRugg Why is this man still news worthy??

[Ladytron Fan Account @Lady_FanAccount]

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son #classicrock

https://t.co/b7QYbWLN3H

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

James Burke's impeccably timed shot on television in 1978 is often hailed as "The Greatest Shot In Television History."

📹 1978: James Burke's Connections: Eat, Drink and Be Merry
https://t.co/RE1RL0edoB

[BluesAlive @KeepTheBluesAli]

Albert King ~
The Sky Is Crying
https://t.co/3NY2Do6tet

[John Lennon @johnlennon]

HAPPY XMAS (WAR IS OVER).
Yoko and I wrote it together. It says it: ‘War is over - if you want it.’ Because it was still that same message: the idea that somebody is either going to give us power or [has] taken our power or has made us go to war or not made you go to war. Or the President did this to us.
We are just as responsible as the man who presses the button. It’s that idea of 'god in the sky' is a separate thing, you know? It’s all that separation. It’s all the same thing - nationalities, religions, authority - it’s all the same garbage. As long as people imagine that it’s something people are doing to them, they have no control.
The people have the power. We must try an make them aware of this.
You can stop everything by stopping - slowing the whole place down - giving people time to think.

[Pink Floyd 💎 @Just_pinkfloyd]

Hello
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me
Is there anyone at home?

Come on now
I hear you're feeling down
Well, I can ease your pain
Get you on your feet again

Relax
I'll need some information first
Just the basic facts
Can you show me where it hurts?

There is no pain, you are receding
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
When I was a child I had a fever
My hands felt just like two balloons
Now I've got that feeling once again
I can't explain, you would not understand
This is not how I am
I have become comfortably numb

I have become comfortably numb

O.K.
Just a little pin prick
There'll be no more ah!
But you may feel a little sick

Can you stand up?
I do believe it's working, good
That'll keep you going through the show
Come on, it's time to go

There is no pain you are receding
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
When I was a child
I caught a fleeting glimpse
Out of the corner of my eye
I turned to look but it was gone
I cannot put my finger on it now
The child is grown
The dream is gone
I have become comfortably numb

#PinkFloyd