No mention of Carroll Shelby passing?

I must admit I dodn't expect to see him mentioned here as he had no audio connection. However, he was an icon in the performance segment of the auto/racing industry. His vison and ability to respond to the performance market was unmatched by anyone that comes to mind. The AC Bristol Cobra is a long time dream car of mine and his legacy for sure. I will always remember the Playboy article "Charmed by a Snake" (which may be the only article I really did read)as a inspiration for the recurring dream of owning one of these beasts of the road. He will surely be missed and a point of reference in the years to come whenever high performance is mentioned. But as far as music goes, the sound of side pipes on 427 SOHC at full acceleration is an orchestration of a spine tingleing harmony I dearly love. And also my sympathies to the Shelby family and the auto industry.

Usually no mention here unless they have some ties to music. There is no general or water cooler forum here.

That is why there was no mention of Eugene Polley's passing on May 22 2012. Polley was the inventor of the remote control in 1955. I think we are all in debt to his contributions to some extent.

Jmcgrogan2 - In that case, can we then please do away with even the occasional nonsense post such as "What does the typical audiophile drive?" or "What what time does the typical audiophile wear?"

Can't argue that motor racing news should be expected here but to Theo's point about Carroll Shelby, I hve to agree. The sound of one of his creations at full throttle is definitely a kind of wild music.

05-27-12: Jmcgrogan2

Definitely understand your point. Just felt like mentioning someone that has always interested me. I think Polleys passing deserves mention too. After all without the remote we couldn't have developed those midriff curves!!!! :)

Theo

Share your love of the 427 SC! Was there ever a better looking car? However I find a '67 or '68 GT350 just as tantalizing.

Ghost house
Undoubtably music to some folks ears!

Best,

Dave

As we age and more and more people each of us thought in some was was a significant person, the RIps and eulogies will pile up.
I am not one for commmenting on the dead much.
Nor do i see any need to do so on audio sites for non audio famous folks..
The place would become filled with death notices.
A person dies every half second....
So I say please keep the non audio dead OFF the audio pages.
Even the audio related dead take up to much bandwidth.
And yeah when i croak. forget me. thanks.