Ian McLagan in critical condition at Austin hospital

By KXAN News Published: December 3, 2014, 10:30 am

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AUSTIN (KXAN) – Iconic local musician Ian McLagan is in critical condition at an Austin hospital with what a source tells KXAN is a head injury.

Mac, as he’s known, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with “Small Faces” and “Faces” in 2012. He has also worked with the Rolling Stones.

McLagan plays in Austin with his Bump Band and is scheduled to be on tour with Nick Lowe right now.

Oh No!  What a year for those in and around the band!

Please, say it ain't so.

Dang...

This fucking sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come on Mac, pull through!!!

Awful news. Sending my prayers and positive thoughts for Mac’s full recovery.

get well mac!!!

I see on Twitter that his neighbors found him in the shower unconscious.

WTF? Hope he recovers, I don't want another sad news so soon

WTF?!?!  I'm supposed to see him in 13 days with Nick Lowe....noooo!

This is awful. Another good one. Hope he pulls through.

seems it might be a stroke. awful

Horrible. He's supposed to play with Nick Lowe tonight at First Avenue here in Minneapolis.

Nothing official but it's being reported that he has indeed passed away from a brain hemorrhage.

Also being reported that the above is a hoax.

Will somebody please round up Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie and seal them in a bubble with 24 hour medical supervision????!!!!!!

His official webpage states that he's in the hospital.

Damn, this is just such a weird week. :(

I feel sick.
Love Mac.

Alejandro Escovedo just posted about Mac in the past tense with a pic of him, Mac and Ronnie Lane.  Just so sad.

http://music.blog.austin360.com/2014/12/03/report-ian-mclagan-in-critical-condition-at-local-hospital/

Some info here.

A music journo in Texas reports he has passed.
Fuck.

Yeah this just another dose of mortality rearing it's ugly head. I hope Mac recovers quickly and completely. Could be a stroke, though the description of head injury could also be some sort of trauma. Speedy recovery Mac!

Riffy

Tweet from Mollie Marriott:

I am devastated to announce we have lost Mac. Ian Mclagan was so wonderful. Kenney and I promise to work hard keeping #SmallFaces alive

Just saw that too. Damnit! RIP Mac. Shitty shit.

https://twitter.com/MollieMarriott/status/540250390802219008

Just got a call from a friend at the radio station hubby is at that Mac has passed.  Just sick.

Fuck.

Damn it!

First the epitome of the rock n' roll tenor sax player, now the epitome of the rock n' roll piano/B3 player.

Shitty couple days for real rock n' roll. RIP Mac. You were the best out there.

What?! Man oh man, what terrible news. RIP Ian.


Riffy

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/12/ian-mclagan-1945-2014.html

Paste is confirming it was a stroke.

I'm hearing he was taken off life support an hour ago.

Hard to take in, to be honest.

Some more here :

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/12/ian-mclagan-1945-2014.html

God – it’s almost unreal. Bobby yesterday and Mac today. I’m a Mac fan, and he seemed like such a lovely guy. I remember being very moved by how beautifully he wrote of his late wife, Kim. He was a great player. I never had the chance to see the Bump Band live, but feel very fortunate to have seen him perform with the New Barbarians, Bonnie Raitt and the Stones. Love and light to all of those whose lives he touched. He will be missed.

Wow what a sad couple of days.

Yes, it does seem unreal. I don't know what to say. First Bobby, now Mac. What the hell. Both such great musicians and guys. This is too much.

" First Bobby, now Mac. What the hell. Both such great musicians and guys. This is too much. "

Concur  . This sucks  .

RIP Mac  .

Who is next ?!   

Austin Chronicle now confirming that Ian died at 2.39 pm local time.

http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2014-12-03/ian-mclagan-1945-2014/

I hope Mac pulls through.  We can't lose two brilliant musicians, its just too fucking much.

Gets well Mac!

Horrible week :(

I was watching his official website and suddenly the page changed to inform that he passed away

Really hard week for the Stones and fans

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This is awful....RIP

I got to see Faces in '72, then saw Mac at a Ronnie solo show at Tipitina's back in the 90s.
A few years ago I sent Mac an e-mail, never expected a reply but behold, the next day in my inbox was a very gracious thank you for the e-mail.

Rest in peace, Mac. 

Crap...what a week. I need a drink.

Thank you for the tunes Mac. RIP

a good friend in austin just told me Mac is indeed gone…
he's not the type to fuck around or one of those who likes to be the first to report bad or sad news...

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Tough few days in rock and roll.  Saw McLagan and his band in 2012, great time, great music.

The statement from Mac's official website :

http://www.ianmclagan.com/2014/9/5/mactodd3657


Stroke actually happened yesterday, but he died from complications today.

Can't imagine how Nick Lowe will deal with this, as a he's a funny fucker who loves a good time (just like Mac, and sober these days). Opening night of the tour...Jesus Christ.

The New Barbarians, 1979

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RIP Bobby & Mac.

I'm listening to Gimme Some Neck right now. Mac's on it.

That settles it...God is forming a helluva band for the Christmas party

See ya again Mac

RIP Bobby and Mac.

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Ha ha!!  That is some pic.

Toasty...

Thought I'd post this, as I'd never seen it before. Kind of odd - The Barbarians without Keith (Mac singing his harmony part); Willie Weeks on bass rather than Stanley Clarke or Phil Chen; and Ringo on drums.
Anyone know where or why it was shot? It's obviously a pro shot, in a studio, but live.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2mioS-lUJk

So sad. RIP.

Shot in April of 79 in LA.

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Past few days have been so sad for rock and roll.  RIP Ian!

Steel Wheels wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2014 at 6:30pm:

Shot in April of 79 in LA. http://www.nzentgraf.de/books/tcw/1979.htm

Thanks, man. Appreciate it.
I guess that's actually Pops Popwell from the Crusaders on bass (played on 'Gimme Some Neck').

I remember seeing that clip on the Old Grey Whistle Test.

Just a promo video for the Gimme Some Neck album.

thanks mac for all the great music and memories.

Gazza wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2014 at 7:04pm:

I remember seeing that clip on the Old Grey Whistle Test. Just a promo video for the Gimme Some Neck album.

Interesting choice to get Ringo on drums, and actually playing too. I guess Charlie had left LA and Ziggy was still in New Orleans, and Ringo lived there, so why not? (I would have thought Keltner, as he was local as well).
It's a good clip and a good performance I think; wonder why Keith couldn't make it. Maybe to not steal the spotlight from Woody?

RIP Ian McLagan.

Mac playing with Westerberg (the Faces were his favorite band, even over the Stones). He wrote a great essay for the Faces 'Five Guys Walk In to a Bar...' box set.
Together they sound like Johnny Johnson and Chuck Berry. Or Ian Stewart and Keith Richards (who's a big Westerberg/Replacements fan).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNC0WPxbE6k

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WOW!

RIP Ian.

I am not making light of any of this...
but like they say...they happen in 3's
I certainly hope this is not a STONES 3...

Naah.

Cluster Theory might explain such things scientifically (and you might include L'Wren among your unfortunate three).

I can't see - or at least wish not to imagine - the lovely supporting musicians' demises having the hefty effect that Ian Stewart's did.

Tears to the hanky, trousers to the laundry, balls to the wallpaper, and carry on regardless-ish, onwards & upwards...?

I used to have this unrealistic wish that Mac would eventually come back to the Stones and kick Chuck out.

terribly sad and shocking news

Very sad news.  RIP Ian McLagan.  Thank kindly you for the music.

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2014 at 7:15pm:

Gazza wrote on Dec 3rd, 2014 at 7:04pm: I remember seeing that clip on the Old Grey Whistle Test. Just a promo video for the Gimme Some Neck album. Interesting choice to get Ringo on drums, and actually playing too. I guess Charlie had left LA and Ziggy was still in New Orleans, and Ringo lived there, so why not? (I would have thought Keltner, as he was local as well). It's a good clip and a good performance I think; wonder why Keith couldn't make it. Maybe to not steal the spotlight from Woody?

Well, if anything Keith being there would have helped publicise it.

I guess this was before the Barbarians tour rehearsals and he wasnt available.

Then again as he'd just met Patti a couple of weeks earlier, maybe he was still just too loved up...

from timeisonourside.com

   March 17, 1979: Keith Richards meets Patti Hansen for the first time, while at Studio 54 in New York City with John
        Phillips.

   
    April 1979: The New Barbarians, Ron Wood's group that Keith Richards has decided to join for a tour, rehearse in
        Santa Monica and Culver City, California.

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When I woke up this morning my first thought was the chilidish one more people probably had...perhaps this was just a bad dream. But alas..

Like Fotini I too had my fingers crossed for Mac returning to the keyboards at the start of any tour in recent history. I even had my hopes up earlier this year when a friend of mine said the Chuck had a problem in his schedule...but sadly it didn't happen.

There'll be more days like these in the coming years, unfortunately. Let's just hope mother nature slows down the pace..a lot.

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Let us remember that both Mac and Bobby had amazingly productive and wonderful lifes and had opportunities to use their talents to the fullest, and to play with their genius contemporaries.  Their lives and talents enriched the lives of so many people.

May the Good Lord Shine a Light on Bobby and Mac.

"Like Fotini I too had my fingers crossed for Mac returning to the keyboards at the start of any tour in recent history. I even had my hopes up earlier this year when a friend of mine said the Chuck had a problem in his schedule...but sadly it didn't happen."

It would have been something to see.


My friend Bob aka Shidoobee's Crossfire Hurricane, posted this on FB

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GREAT picture! When and where LadyJane?

btw it was taken on stage!

Afraid it's not real, Tom. Someone photoshopped it. It was posted on Facebook by a friend of mine who credited a friend of his as the creator.

WOW fantastic edition! Really

From Small Faces Facebook page:

It has been a roller coaster of emotions. First I was delighted to announce the arrival of my first grandson and then had to announce the death of my dearest friend and band mate Mac Ian McLagan. Mac had a massive stroke and was airlifted to hospital where he was visited by friends and family before they turned of the ventilator. He passed away peacefully at 2.39pm Austin time. I am absolutely devastated and quite speechless. He shared some of the most wonderful years of my life and I am still shocked. Please share my thoughts for his family and fans as he will always be with us. He has gone to join Steve and Ronnie but way too soon, on a journey to the other half of the moon. All my love, Kenney

RIP Mac !

what the hell....Bobby....Ian...
RIP  Ian....

a great loss for all, but passing quickly from a massive stroke is a blessing. my dad had one at sixty nine also was paralyzed on one side and never even spoke again. passed after almost a year complete misery.

Any reactionaire from camp Stones?

Moonisup wrote on Dec 4^th, 2014 at 2:22pm:

Any reactionaire from camp Stones?

https://twitter.com/ronniewood

Moonisup wrote on Dec 4^th, 2014 at 2:22pm:

Any reactionaire from camp Stones?

Yep.

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2014 at 5:51pm:

Thought I'd post this, as I'd never seen it before. Kind of odd - The Barbarians without Keith (Mac singing his harmony part); Willie Weeks on bass rather than Stanley Clarke or Phil Chen; and Ringo on drums. Anyone know where or why it was shot? It's obviously a pro shot, in a studio, but live. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2mioS-lUJk

That fucking rocks. Thank you.

Keith published this pic on his site:

http://www.keithrichards.com/news/ian-mclagan-67611

It is all very sad but if there is one positive it is that Mac really lost his smile and spirit when his wife died. He adored her and i'm sure if it meant he was back with her, he will be happier than he ever would have been alive in this world.

An interview of him is on WSLR.org now (7:30 PM Eastern). Don't know what year it was or how long the interview is.

Oh this is so sad, Mac was a sweetheart of a man. He autographed his book for me and was so friendly and warm. I asked him about his personal life, he said his wife died but he never got over it, never dated again, his heart belongs only to her and always will. So I hope they are reunited now in heaven. RIP Mac. You were a gem among men and a dedicated, talented musician.

Since sooner or later both threads about Bobby and Mac will split we're gonna put the headers for both on both threads

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The New Barbarians goin' nutz, 1979 (Mojo Magazine) Bobby with a Mexican Poncho... "not a Sears Poncho"

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That's a damn fine pic of you and Mac, Bitch. I seem to detect a bit of spirited mischief there!

Fantastic pictures of you with Mac and with Bobby!

Warren Haynes' salute to Ian:


http://youtu.be/8uHR1QQW_rg

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 7^th, 2014 at 9:07pm:

That's a damn fine pic of you and Mac, Bitch. I seem to detect a bit of spirited mischief there!

I asked him about his personal life, and he told me his wife Kim passed away but his heart will always belong to her and no other, she was the love of his life. But he seemed pleased that I was interested in him and we talked at his table as he signed autographs of his book. Wonderful, talented, sweetheart of a man and his book is good too. The pics are a few year old, taken in NYC. 

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Dec 7^th, 2014 at 9:32pm:

Fantastic pictures of you with Mac and with Bobby!

Thanks Voo! I never expected either of them to go so quickly, they were both so vibrant, with no signs of slowing down.

Bitch wrote on Dec 8^th, 2014 at 7:06pm:

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 7th, 2014 at 9:07pm: That's a damn fine pic of you and Mac, Bitch. I seem to detect a bit of spirited mischief there! I asked him about his personal life, and he told me his wife Kim passed away but his heart will always belong to her and no other, she was the love of his life. But he seemed pleased that I was interested in him and we talked at his table as he signed autographs of his book. Wonderful, talented, sweetheart of a man and his book is good too. The pics are a few year old, taken in NYC.

Oh, Bitch - I didn't mean to imply that you were hitting on Mac - but if you were, hell, good on you! He was one of the better looking/ preserved guys of all his contemporaries (must have got sober long before many others) Plus you look very cute (and mischievious!) in that pic.
Yeah, I was aware of his wife Kim's death, and he had stated in several interviews that he just didn't want to be with any one else. In fact there's an excellent and very funny interview with him from just a few months ago where he talks about writing a new song about how hard it is to go on a date after 33 years of marriage. I'll track it down and post it here.

Those were the times... The Small Faces, Mac with the great GREAT Steve Marriott, now Only Kenny Jones is alive

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A very good, in depth, revealing and very funny interview with Mac from last June. The man was quite a talker!
http://www.salon.com/2014/06/07/ian_mclagan_on_green_day_if_i_had_a_gun_theyd_all_be_dead/

Mick's silence is deafening. My guess is Keith will show up to Bobby Keys funeral but none of them will bother for Mac. Maybe Ronnie and possibly Keith, but I won't hold my breath.

Mac's passing is just awful. He was such a magical musician. He was still making great records by himself and always had interesting things to say. Just a true shame that the Stones didn't have it in them to invite him to play more often.

Seems a tad harsh, Wick. How many of the other hundreds of musicians Mac played with haven't issued public statements?
No one knows who's going to who's funeral. It's no one's business unless you're family or a friend.

Fair enough but they do have a tendency not to say much about people who added such magic to the Stones. Also, I understand the hundreds of other musicians who haven't not spoken, but he's bloody Mick Jagger and it would be nice for a permanent A lister to issue a statement and put Mac's name in lights. As for the funeral, it's sort of the same issue. It will make people take notice of a spectacular musician. It just bothers me how the Stones, more than almost any other band, have no desire to properly embrace their past.

Lovely words from Benmont Tench

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Thanks for posting the link to the article, Mr. Yeats – really enjoyed it. Funny candid bit at the end about the R&R HOF & wanting to kill Green Day and G&R (can’t really blame the guy, especially considering the circumstances).

Thanks also to those who’ve posted all the great pics on this thread – many are new to me and I’ve enjoyed seeing them (and Bitch, that is a fabulous shot of you & Mac together – you’re both beaming!).

Just want to share the beautiful words Mac wrote about his beloved wife, Kim:

"She is my shining light and always will be. Her life was a testament to love and healing and everyone who met her felt the glow from this warm, loving and giving being. She means everything to me but I know we'll be together again in a better place. She is a flower and a dream, and finally the Angel she always was...Her family and friends are spread all over the world but the outpouring of love for her is just a reflection of the love she gave. She said, "You get what you give" and as always she's absolutely right. Kim is an Angel, finally."

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/remembering-ian-mclagan-the-small-face-with-a-big-heart-20141208

Wonderful recollection of time spent with the great man http://www.theguardian.com/global/2014/dec/09/annie-nightingale-ian-mclagan-letter

March 3, 2009 at BB King's in NYC
Ian "Mac" McLagan and the Bump Band
Cindy Incidently
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Get Yourself Together
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