Bernd "Nossi" Noske, R.I.P.

[strawberrybrick]

"Dear fans and friends of Birth Control, Unfortunately I have to post a very, very sad message. On Tuesday, 02.18.2014, our drummer and singer Bernd "Nossi" Noske passed away! The funeral took place in silence in the circle of family. Who would like to support Nossi's widow with a donation can be sure that these will be thankfully accepted! Kornelia Sommerfeld-Noske, Zum Bäumchen 9, D-53809 Ruppichteroth, Germany After the burial the band will decide how it goes - or whether it ends here and now. However - we will preserve Nossi's memory in honor - he lives on in our hearts. [Eckhard Gallus - wallbreaker] REST IN PEACE brother Nossi - we miss you and won't forget you, that's for sure !!! [Haines, Sosho, Ludi, Hörmes, Moni & Wallbreaker]"

[spellbound]

Sorry to hear this. Rest in peace, Bernd "Nossi" Noske.

[Reginod]

Wow, Birth Control is one of my favorite German bands. Can't really see them carrying on without him. This is sad. RIP Nossi!

[Progbear]

Damn! All my favourites are dropping like flies. Not just a fine drummer/percussionist, but one of the best/most underrated hard-rock vocalists out there. He will be missed.

[spacefreak]

He was the soul of Birth Control. Loved his voice & drumming. I'm sure he will be jamming with Bruno Frenzel in that great gig in the sky.

[Rarebird]

Sad news.

[Joe F.]

RIP

I really enjoy a number of those early Birth Control albums.

[Rarebird]

I still miss some of their albums, like Increase.

[presdoug]

Sad news. I find the BC albums Rebirth and Increase especially endearing, and always will. RIP.

[Scrotum Scissor]

The most important member of the band. They made some solid stuff for sure.

[Bake 1]

Bummer...he had a unique voice, really liked the Plastic People album. Kind of wonder which other records were among their best.

[Scrotum Scissor]

Bummer...he had a unique voice, really liked the Plastic People album. Kind of wonder which other records were among their best.

I like that one too, but it wasn't very representative of what they were initially up to. I'd try Operation for some seriously cool, jammy hard rock ala Golden Earring, BÖC etc.

[TheH]

R.I.P.! The reaper takes a bitter harvest these days....

Stern Combo Meissen's keyboardist Thomas Kurzhals also left us..

[Rarebird]

R.I.P.! The reaper takes a bitter harvest these days....

Stern Combo Meissen's keyboardist Thomas Kurzhals also left us..

That's really sad news. How is Reinhard Fißler?

[TheH]

That's really sad news. How is Reinhard Fißler?

As far as I know he is in a very unstable condition but still alive.

[Rarebird]

As far as I know he is in a very unstable condition but still alive.

I knew his condition was bad, as was said in what I think is the latest Stern Combo Meißen album.

[TheH]

I knew his condition was bad, as was said in what I think is the latest Stern Combo Meißen album.

A short Moment with Reinhard on the trailer of the new DVD bei SCM shows it all.

[Rarebird]

A short Moment with Reinhard on the trailer of the new DVD bei SCM shows it all.

Looks good. Another one for my wishlist.

[Trane]

Bummer.... RIP for Noske

[JeffCarney]

Such a great voice.

Interesting also that Birth Control were one of the few bands who were still pulling it off. That Krautrock Meeting DVD that came out a few years back made clear that he was still capable of really delivering and had a band to match. Not sure the same could be said of some of the other acts.

[grego]

Sad to read this. RIP Nossi