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2 days ago
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Fans ‘Shocked' and ‘Devastated' by Tragic Death of ‘80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69
Fans 'Shocked' and 'Devastated' by Tragic Death of '80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69 originally appeared on Parade. In 1979, he formed a band so alternative that its very name had labels refusing to sign them. Just a few short years later that verboten band, The Bollock Brothers, would take the punk rock scene by storm, recording nine studio albums, four live records, and 28 singles, touring worldwide and rocking a loyal fanbase. Those fans were rocked in a whole new way, though, on Sunday, when Bollock Brothers band member Pat Pattyn took to Facebook to announce frontman and founder Jock McDonald's death at age 69. 'It is with great sadness in my heart, I have to bring you this terrible news…...sadly, our singer Jock McDonald has died last night in Ireland,' Pattyn wrote. 'His family and all the Bollock Brothers are in shock.' The visionary singer was in his beloved Donegal, Ireland, when he died in a 'freak swimming accident,' according to Pattyn's Facebook post and Donegal Live. McDonald, who was born Patrick O'Donnell, grew up splitting his time between Donegal and Clydebank, Scotland and, according to The Independent, was reportedly working on new music just before his death. Fans from all over the world paid tribute to the punk superstar in photos and written replies to Pattyn's Facebook announcement. 'Oh no, Jock Mcdonald the hero of my youth!' Wrote one distressed fan, 'my heart is broken for this sad news.' Another fan struggling to come to grips with the loss wrote, 'let me try to digest….my heart and love go out to you and the for The Bollock Brothers rise in fame began with an English language cover of iconic French musician Serge Gainsbourg's song 'Harley David (Son of a Bitch).' Other top songs include a 1983 cover of The Sex Pistols album Never Mind the Bollocks and the Bollock Brothers beloved original 'The Slow Removal of the Left Ear of Vincent van Gogh,' which featured Martin Glover from the band Killing Joke. Despite his 'enfanteterrible' performance persona, McDonald was known and will be remembered for his 'eternal kindness and sympathy,' as well as for being a man of deep faith. In a 2014 interview with Dump Magazinetranslated from Dutch, McDonald discussed his Catholic upbringing and described himself as 'very religious.' 'Age makes us put things into perspective and accept everything more,' McDonald told Dump Magazine in the same interview. Then he stepped on stage to perform his set, dedicating fan-favorite song 'Faith Healer' to the interviewer he had just met and was already calling a friend. Fans 'Shocked' and 'Devastated' by Tragic Death of '80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69 first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Fans ‘Shocked' and ‘Devastated' by Tragic Death of ‘80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69
Fans 'Shocked' and 'Devastated' by Tragic Death of '80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69 originally appeared on Parade. In 1979, he formed a band so alternative that its very name had labels refusing to sign them. Just a few short years later that verboten band, The Bollock Brothers, would take the punk rock scene by storm, recording nine studio albums, four live records, and 28 singles, touring worldwide, and rocking a loyal fanbase. Those fans were rocked in a whole new way, though, on Sunday, when Bollock Brothers band member Pat Pattyn took to Facebook to announce frontman and founder Jock McDonald's death at age 69. 'It is with great sadness in my heart, I have to bring you this terrible news…...sadly, our singer Jock McDonald has died last night in Ireland,' Pattyn wrote. 'His family and all the Bollock Brothers are in shock.' The visionary singer was in his beloved Donegal, Ireland, when he died in a 'freak swimming accident,' according to Pattyn's Facebook post and Donegal Live. McDonald, who was born Patrick O'Donnell, grew up splitting his time between Donegal and Clydebank, Scotland and, according to The Independent, was reportedly working on new music just before his death. Fans from all over the world paid tribute to the punk superstar in photos and written replies to Pattyn's Facebook announcement. 'Oh no, Jock Mcdonald the hero of my youth!' Wrote one distressed fan, 'my heart is broken for this sad news.' Another fan struggling to come to grips with the loss wrote, 'let me try to digest….my heart and love go out to you and the for The Bollock Brothers rise in fame began with an English language cover of iconic French musicianSerge Gainsbourg's song 'Harley David (Son of a Bitch).' Other top songs include a 1983 cover of The Sex Pistols album Never Mind the Bollocks and the Bollock Brothers beloved original 'The Slow Removal of the Left Ear of Vincent van Gogh,' which featured Martin Glover from the band Killing Joke. Despite his 'enfante terrible' performance persona, McDonald was known and will be remembered for his 'eternal kindness and sympathy,' as well as for being a man of deep faith. In a 2014 interview with Dump Magazinetranslated from Dutch, McDonald discussed his Catholic upbringing and described himself as 'very religious.' 'Age makes us put things into perspective and accept everything more,' McDonald told Dump Magazine in the same interview. Then he stepped on stage to perform his set, dedicating fan-favorite song 'Faith Healer' to the interviewer he had just met and was already calling a friend. Fans 'Shocked' and 'Devastated' by Tragic Death of '80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69 first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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30-05-2025
- Business
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Duravant completes Pattyn Group acquisition
Duravant, an engineered equipment and automation solutions provider, has acquired Pattyn Group, a Belgium-based packaging automation systems provider, expanding its capabilities in the packaging sector. This strategic move was initially announced in February 2025 with the signing of a definitive agreement between the companies. Pattyn is known for its expertise in automating bulk packaging operations across various food and nonfood industries. Specialising in bag-in-box packaging technology, the company offers solutions that cover the entire packaging process, including case erecting, bag inserting, weigh filling, and palletising. Operating from six specialised manufacturing sites in Belgium, France, and Spain, Pattyn not only designs and builds customised integrated solutions but also provides lifelong support through its sales and service divisions in North America and Asia. Duravant chair and CEO Mike Kachmer said: 'Pattyn's robust portfolio of high-quality packaging technologies and their steadfast focus on delivering value-driven solutions align perfectly with Duravant's commitment to customer success. "This partnership opens up incredible opportunities for collaboration with our operating companies across Duravant, enhancing our ability to serve a global customer base with innovative and reliable automation solutions.' Pattyn's Bakery Division stands out for its high-volume packaging lines, designed for bread, pastry, and frozen dough. Employing 3D vision and robotic pick-and-place technology, these counting and picking lines deliver accuracy in handling bakery products. Moreover, Pattyn's expertise extends to designing and manufacturing large volume bag-in-box filling lines for large bags and 'octabins', catering primarily to the petrochemical, food production, and other industrial sectors. Pattyn owner Stan Pattyn said: 'Duravant's global reach and foothold in fast-growing end markets such as protein processing creates a powerful platform for further expansion and innovation. "We're also excited to leverage the investments Duravant is making in emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, China and India to better support customers in those regions.' "Duravant completes Pattyn Group acquisition" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
