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Get well soon, Lionel…

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Wishing Lionel a speedy recovery from his nasty recent fall. Thanks to the great team at The Royal London Hospital for the successful surgery and their superb work in putting him on the road to recovery.

Looking forward to seeing him pick up a Fender Strat again and play his superb solo to Watch Her – as he did in Bombay fifty years ago!

A belated Birthday Party is planned for Lionel at the Dishoom Carnaby – where he can pose again in front of his photos with The Combustibles on Dishoom’s Wall of Fame!

Best Wishes from bandmates, family, friends and fans from London, Bombay, Las Vegas and around the globe.

  • At Shanmukhanda Hall (right)
  • With the band at Sun-n-Sand Hotel, Juhu (top left)
  • Performing Live at the Polydor Woodstock Movie Screening @ Eros Theater (bottom left)

 

  • At the Dishoom Carnaby opening in London, October 14, 2015. With Everett Perry (seated) and Reynold D’Silva (Founder & CEO of Silva Screen Records, London)
  • JS Magazine publicity shoot, Bombay

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21 comments

Everett Perry
August 2, 2020 at 1:03 am

Hi Lionel. Sorry once again to hear about your nasty fall, but so grateful to all the superb team of specialists, doctors and the entire medical team for working together with the aim of putting you “on the road again,” as that old song goes.

I am standing with you and rooting for your full recovery.

Everett
-from the band that rocked Bombay City

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Nissim Ezekiel
August 2, 2020 at 1:25 am

Hey, Lionel: Joining Everett in sending tons of Best Wishes from Las Vegas for a speedy recovery. I hear your dry sense of humor has already returned so the rest is sure to follow.
A personal thanks from your rhythm-guitarist band-mate to the doctors and nurses and staff at the Royal London Hospital for taking such good care of you.
We still have one unfinished task from the olde Combustibles days, i.e. re-creating the amazing guitar solo in Bm from Everett’s super composition of There’s A Love. I am ready when you are!
Nissim

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Ellen
August 2, 2020 at 7:12 am

Thanks Nissim and Everett, this will cheer him up no end.
I’ve been receiving messages of support for Lionel from all corners of of the world, I’m saving them to show him when I eventually get to see him-Covid restrictions in place at all London hospitals so no visits as yet. I do get to speak with him however, so will pass on your messages.
Cheers
Ellen .

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Chris
August 2, 2020 at 10:53 pm

The Combustibles, the best band by far. Lionel, you have been in my prayers every day since Cookie messaged me. Take old friend. God bless you always

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Terence Dias
August 3, 2020 at 10:55 am

To my Best Friend, Brother & Had the privilege of you being my Bestman for my wedding. We can never forget you & you are always in our thoughts. GOD Bless you & Get well soon.
Love Yvonne & Terrence.

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Tarrant Golding
August 3, 2020 at 10:59 am

You are a soldier Lionel . . . Chin up me ol son

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Christopher Pereira
August 3, 2020 at 11:05 am

Get well soon Banoo!!Get well soon Banoo!!

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Christopher Pereira
August 3, 2020 at 11:06 am

What a band!!! The best!

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Derrick Smith
August 3, 2020 at 11:07 am

Great Band had them play at Hell the disco at the Hotel Hilltop on more than one occasion best days & time we had Lionel wish it could come back again.Get well soon & we could talk about those times & bring back memories my old & best friend.

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Annabelle Heiden
August 3, 2020 at 11:14 am

Get well soonest Lionel. You will be able to bounce back, just give it all your effort. Prayers continue for you.

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George Taylor
August 3, 2020 at 11:27 am

Brother of mine……you have to get well soon, all the old Combustibles fans are waiting to see you with a guitar again. Don’t disappoint them – you can do it. We are all praying. Niloo, Kim & Karl send their love.God bless you.

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Freddy
August 11, 2020 at 2:07 pm

I was searching for George. I went to his house and left my card some years ago. I was trying to find some connection to him when I thought of this site. Now I hear of Lionel’s fall. I wish you a speedy recovery, old friend. I am still in the audio field, but in manufacturing. If you Google sound source systems you’ll know what I do. I’d like to say this, I loved your band, you guys. So glad to know that Evu is alive and kicking.
George,I’m available on 9820219457. Do call. I’d love to meet you, in spite of the Covid.
freddy

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Vera Gore
August 3, 2020 at 11:40 am

Sending you love,hugs and prayers. Healing is with you. Stay safe and well.

Hazel Gore: Get well soon Lionel, praying for your speedy recovery….

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The Dishoom team
August 3, 2020 at 2:40 pm

Dear Lionel,
Sending you the very best and heartiest get well wishes from us all at Dishoom. You simply must get better soon so that we can welcome you once again into Dishoom Carnaby – we still talk about your inaugural visit there so fondly!

Take care, dear friend and may your recovery be swift.

All the best,

Dishoom

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Jan Taylor
August 3, 2020 at 4:28 pm

Best wishes for everything good and a speedy recovery. Love Dave and Jan

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Nelson Garrett
August 3, 2020 at 4:37 pm

Lionel my prayers go out to you for a speedy recovery. Keep the faith. Be strong. I remember the good old days with fond memories. God Bless and love.

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Rebecca
August 3, 2020 at 7:43 pm

Hi Lionel, This I remember: You’re great at taking the lead! And so many of us from around the world would be happy to play back-up, whenever you nod in our direction. Sending you lots of strength and blessings for a full healing and recovery to vibrant health. Look forward to connecting when you’re safely home again. Warm wishes, always.

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Larry Vaze
August 4, 2020 at 12:41 pm

Praying you will get well soon Dear Lionel, God bless.

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Fleur Hatam
August 5, 2020 at 2:53 pm

Sorry to hear about Lionel! Hope he gets well soon……prayers being sent up for him

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Megan Smith
August 6, 2020 at 5:01 pm

Hi Lionel, so sorry you’re stuck in there when the weather is so nice out here. Get better soon and we’ll look forward to celebrating your belated 70th with you.

Loads of love and thinking of you,

Megan, John and Becky.

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Joel Malkar
August 17, 2020 at 2:33 pm

Hi Lionel, being a great fan of the Combustibles and related to Nissim I was sorry to hear what you”ve been through and the good news is that you have made it and in time would love to see you again on your guitar, esp on your birthday. Sending you healing vibes and wishing you more strength with each coming day.

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