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This website is about Shane Gelagin. Shane is best known as the singer and songwriter with indie band The Simpletons, but he was also part of a close family and a friend to many.
The aim of this site is to celebrate Shane's life. A place for friends, family and fans to remember Shane, his music, deeds and words.
On the site you'll find Shane's summary of the rise and fall of the Simpletons as recorded by him in an exercise book, recollections of family members and friends, some of his song lyrics. Have a look around to learn or remember a little about Shane's life, music, ambition and achievements.
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A recent contribution to the GuestBook
GuestBook
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Thursday 02/27/2003 7:13:12pm
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| Name: |
bruce mackenzie |
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beejaymac10@bigpond.com |
| Your thoughts about Shane: |
I'm weeping as I type this so forgive any typos. I met Shane when I was working for NBN and he was fronting the Simpletons. The band's ex-manager Stu was a workmate and talked me into seeing a gig at the SCU. I bought the "Smother" EP that night and thought it the freshest thing I'd ever heard. Over the next few years I did my best to invent ways to get The Simpletons onto our local news - and managed to about six times. On at least one occasion he failed to turn up for an interview so as to force us to focus on Dazza and Cheersy. That seems ironic now, I suppose. At the time I thought they were simply the best band in Australia - I still do. Shane's lyrics were so witty without being cynically smart-arsed. He seemed to celebrate the things in life we all too often overlook. I wish he still was. He was an inspiration for aspiring poets like myself and I'm sure thousands of others. I'm gonna go play "These Days" now and sook a bit more. Vale Shane - Dazza, keep the Candle burning huh? Love to all Bruce MacKenzie. |
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And under the steps
Is where I'll stash one cigarette
For when I come back
For if I come back
From Staying Still by Shane Gelagin
Got a story or memory about Shane you'd like to share?
Want to tell us your favourite Simpletons song? Got a story about Shane from primary school that you'd like to share? Or just want to express how sad you are to hear about Shane's death.
Whatever it is, please feel free to sign the Guest book. We'd love to hear from you.
You can also read what others have said
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