RIP Jon Povey of The Pretty Things: born 1942 died 2023 - all his lead vocals chronological

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Published 2023-05-10
Jon Povey died May 9th 2023. This video gives tribute to a man who joined The Pretty Things in 1966 and contributed drums, keyboards, sitar, as well as many lead vocals which are all (or at least mostly) compiled here in chronological order. The Pretty Things would influence David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Ramones, The Clash, The Sex Pistols etc.
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  • @kenm7179
    RIP, Jon Povey. Can't believe I just found out after approx. 4 months, but shows how underappreciated the Pretty Things were. Anyway, a great talent and huge part of my favorite band- I have or have had almost everything they ever did, and still listen often. Felt sad on hearing this, but then again he did make it to 80 and had an interesting life.
  • @finslaw
    I heard Jon was working on a solo album (at 80 yo!!!) and I hope he was close enough that we will get to hear it.
  • @groovedohg
    Thank you for the very sad news. Just like Phil May, his sad passing will be kept very underground. Povey and May were legends. We are the lucky few who have been gifted with the sounds they gave us while they were alive.
  • @Robert-tv9rq
    A great musician and beautiful human being has left us. Rest in Peace Jon! I met him many times over the years and I treasure the good memories. Jon and Wally joined The Pretty Things in April 1967,after John Stax left the short lived 4 piece band ( Phil May, Dick Taylor, Skip Alan, John Stax), which gave their last concert March 27th, 1967 at the famous Casino concert hall in Scheveningen, The Netherlands.
  • @ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm
    happy to hear old pop and rockers coming back and we can see their history - love music - changed my life and still at it a little now 5 guitars 2 amps 68 yo soon. blessings .
  • @malorix1164
    Didn't knew.. ✨R.I.P. Jon Povey...✨ An old fan from the first hour..
  • @m3hnl
    a true electric banana man sadly missed a real pretty thing just like phil may we salute you
  • @m3hnl
    thank you for this. i have been a fan of the band for many years RIP your music will on jon povey
  • @tonypeacock3064
    yes very sad. "i see you" is my favourite song! only fortunate enough to see Jon once, at the "final bow" utterly sacred!