tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post6231950334563972567..comments2024-03-26T17:42:56.553-05:00Comments on Fleetwood Mac News: Iconic Fleetwood Mac / Stevie Nicks Photographer Herbert W. Worthington III has passed awayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-17682022480165990692024-01-02T19:04:56.200-06:002024-01-02T19:04:56.200-06:00I knew Herbie in high school when he had the Witch...I knew Herbie in high school when he had the Witch Switch in his garage, he welcomed all of us there. He was a true artist and many of us from Washington High School in L.A. still talk about him with great kindness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-35721884176729060592015-03-14T05:17:00.593-05:002015-03-14T05:17:00.593-05:00Here is Herbert Worthington's Wikipedia. http:... Here is Herbert Worthington's Wikipedia. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_W._WorthingtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-73710867903550385032015-01-31T16:57:51.721-06:002015-01-31T16:57:51.721-06:00People...this is NOT a page for self promotion, ie...People...this is NOT a page for self promotion, ie: Birdie Breeze/Kathleen Ostridge. This was a beautiful man, who had touched so very, very many people. He TRULY loved his family and CLOSE friends. We'd been friends for decades, and I will SO miss his voice and the joy he'd brought into this world. There was never a negative word I'd ever heard or any that he'd ever uttered. He had a heart of gold and there are simply not enough words that be expressed, as they have been prior. My heart, love and condolences again, to his beloved family, whom he has hopefully now been reunited with. xoxoHWWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-22511632454149154652014-05-29T12:59:16.809-05:002014-05-29T12:59:16.809-05:00So very sad to hear of the passing of Herbie. I w...So very sad to hear of the passing of Herbie. I worked at Wells Fargo in 1998 and met Mr. Worthington. He would come in flirting and chatting unlike anyone I knew. He was a great soul who gave amazing hugs. I would help him every month with balancing his check book, and even after I left the bank in 2002 we would meet up monthly. <br />In 2008 I moved away from Southern California to start a photography business with my husband. Mr. Worthington would call me every few months to chat. Heck he even continued to mail me his bank statements for awhile. <br />Over the years the months between our calls grew further apart. I have been thinking about him a lot over the last year, but just did not make the time to call. <br />Today on the radio I heard a story about a Herbie, and I thought of Mr. Worthington and said today I will call him. I read of his passing. So very sad that I did not reach out sooner. <br />Rest in Peace Mr. Worthington. The world will not be the same without you. Veronica Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315718106504976134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-69561215067843133492013-12-16T20:48:36.357-06:002013-12-16T20:48:36.357-06:00I lived on 110th and Budlong.met Herbie through a ...I lived on 110th and Budlong.met Herbie through a friend(Gary) he was working on his 58 Chevy.<br /> I went into the Army in 66 and never returned to the old neighborhood. always remembered him though. RIP Herbie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-54698234424882492562013-11-30T21:50:53.513-06:002013-11-30T21:50:53.513-06:00Robert..my husband is your Uncle Bob's son. Yo...Robert..my husband is your Uncle Bob's son. You can reach me at cworth_us@yahoo.com or Facebook..Catherine Worthington. Black cat on profile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-13361393961938390952013-11-25T18:22:47.295-06:002013-11-25T18:22:47.295-06:00Bobbie,
I totally remember that Barber Chair! In f...Bobbie,<br />I totally remember that Barber Chair! In fact, I almost mentioned the barber chair in my first post. It warms my heart to see how many people loved him so very much. <br />Greta B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-67318655422637559882013-11-15T15:01:23.397-06:002013-11-15T15:01:23.397-06:00So sorry to hear about Herbie's passing. Back ... So sorry to hear about Herbie's passing. Back in the 60's he lived about a quarter block from where I lived on 112th street in L.A I knew him from when he about 14 to his early 20's. When we moved to Ventura County I did not see him for decades. I contacted him after he retired and he told me all about his adventurous life.<br />Chaun, I will contact you this evening. I have some photos of Herbie and his cars from back then.<br /> Alex M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-27177069074237186192013-11-15T13:42:07.617-06:002013-11-15T13:42:07.617-06:00I remember my mom and Grandma Billie talking about...I remember my mom and Grandma Billie talking about the time and either going to pick him up or drop Herbie off.. I asked him why he never wore shoes. He told me he was against wearing anything that had been living or had a soul.. That is also why he was a vegetarian, he told me he didn't want to eat anything that had a soul.. I could always appreciate that... I also remember I was very young one of my earliest memories of staying at his house. He had to do something in another room. But, he put earphones on my ears and told me to listen to some music. It was the first time I heard Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water.... He always had this cool antique barbers chair. He would cut my hair when I was about 5 years old... That was about the time he was photographed, as Jesus with the thorny crown on his head... I don't know what ever happened to that picture.. There was also the picture of him and his white Afgans dogs of his... It was at my Aunt Billie's house... There are some many memories that come flashing in my mind.... I also wanted to say. Uncle Herbie was also in contact with my youngest sister, Joy, and her family.... We were all in contact with Uncle Herbie... We family member that are still around knew and grew up knowing that he had an extended family in the music industry. We also knew who he was close too. He would always talk about his life long friend Jimmy.. I remember a funny story he told me once. He told me a story about him going to a party and seeing Jim Morison, and when Jim saw Uncle Herbie. He started tripping on Uncle Herbie.. It was pretty funny. Considering how tall Uncle Herbie was.... It seemed he was always ducking under the tops of door ways... Robert ( Bobby ) Bostwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-26875660814593840082013-11-15T11:42:59.204-06:002013-11-15T11:42:59.204-06:00Heart break...friends with Herbie in 70's &...Heart break...friends with Herbie in 70's & 80's....he was a dear friend..we would hang out in Hollywood...sometimes I would help him with photo shoots at studio on Sunset..which I loved..great vibes & conversations...filled with photos of Stevie Nicks...he adored her....he was unique...we would drive around in my Fiat spyder...which we looked histerical im sure..since he was so tall.. I remember going to a party for a book party..of Jimi Hendrix by jimmi Hendrix(not related) ..Excuse me while I kiss the sky...There was a section in there about Herbie & hanging out with Hendrix & Buddy Miles...He loved my lasagna...so Herbie & Mike Gallo ..(another dear friend) would request i have lasagna parties. Of course....always my pleasure...great memories..So Memories of long ago..FRIENDS HAVING LASAGNA TOGETHER....WHEN SOMETHING FLYS BY THEIR WINDOW..SEEMS LIKE A DREAM...YOU GOT ME HYPNOTIZED...LOVE YOU HERBIE WORTHINGTON 111....YOU WILL BE MISSED...ALWAYS MY FRIEND...ALWAYS.. XXOOX ROZANNE.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-35616986276832178052013-11-15T09:59:03.418-06:002013-11-15T09:59:03.418-06:00Thank you all for all your kind words and thoughts...Thank you all for all your kind words and thoughts. Jimmy that story is too funny , because he never wore shoes..lol . Jimmy Please send me your contact info my email is lisaeilar@hotmail.com I will keep you up to date on the arrangements. Its is so cool to hear all the stories please keep them comingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-72691478667814748052013-11-15T08:10:42.168-06:002013-11-15T08:10:42.168-06:00Chaun, Lisa, Bobby and all those close to Herbie.....Chaun, Lisa, Bobby and all those close to Herbie....my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. JustJeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144185177868995896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-34320936550875732632013-11-15T01:27:55.331-06:002013-11-15T01:27:55.331-06:00Thank you all again for your kind words and expre...Thank you all again for your kind words and expressions you've shared about Herbie. We, his remaining (blood) family are very saddened by our loss. Lisa, Bobby and I had been in regular contact with Herbie for the past several years. He may not have shared that with many people, but each of us has had the opportunity to not only grow up, as kids with Herbie as our Uncle, but also to remain close to him through countless, deep & meaningful conversations and mutual respect & love. I am Blessed to have spoken with him just 2 weeks ago and we had planned on talking again this past Weds. Well, I have been talking to him everyday this week and he knows it. I have nothing but the kindest respect and appreciation for Stevie, the Fleetwood Mac family and all of Herbie's dearest friends & fans. We are all hurting from this loss and will cherish Uncle Herbie's memories, interesting persona, life's work and accomplishments, just as anyone who had the pleasure to truly know him. We, his remaining family members are working hard to help do right by him and all we can to help his closest friends and loved ones to preserve his legacy & possessions. Believe me, this comes from our hearts, which are hurting. We would truly appreciate being as much a part of his passing as possible. Please keep the information and warm expressions coming and together we can celebrate this mans life. Much Love.<br /> Chaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281096223939805143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-38883391067516117862013-11-14T20:25:51.788-06:002013-11-14T20:25:51.788-06:00Hi Lisa, I'm Jimmy Vikse. I've known Herbi...Hi Lisa, I'm Jimmy Vikse. I've known Herbie since childhood. I was in class with Herbie one day and the teacher made him go home and put some shoes on. I got up and went with him. The whole class cracked up. We didn't go back that day. I am shocked and saddened about our loss. He was a great man from day one. We have always been there for each other no matter what. This is going to take a long time to get used to. I've been in contact with Chaun but neglected to give him my contact info. I will do that now. Do not hesitate to get in touch if I can do anything for you or yours.Jimmy Viksenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-61886517574645777682013-11-14T20:04:11.065-06:002013-11-14T20:04:11.065-06:00So sad to hear of this tragic news! " herbste...So sad to hear of this tragic news! " herbster" is the reason i moved from chicago to LA in the mid 80's and according to him, I was the only one who, besides HIMSELF, cut those lucious long locks of his<br />( and tinted his beard) :) we had years of many many happy haircuts together! Plz let me know of any funeral arrangements 310-619-hair . I wouldnt miss saying goodbye to this very dear friend! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584928800141213083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-65090947611969229312013-11-14T12:57:44.898-06:002013-11-14T12:57:44.898-06:00I just was thinking of him today. He shot some por...I just was thinking of him today. He shot some portraits of me back in the late 70's. He had his own beautiful style. I am saddened by the news. RIP Herbie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-3274733051080090712013-11-14T03:22:14.508-06:002013-11-14T03:22:14.508-06:00RIP, sweet Herbie. I will always remember you. T...RIP, sweet Herbie. I will always remember you. Thank you for putting me on the cover of the Law album. It was a lot of fun. You will always have a special place in my heart. You were and always will be the best Fleetwood Mac photographer. Andrea (Seth's sister)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-17348506560550604362013-11-14T01:29:56.669-06:002013-11-14T01:29:56.669-06:00Hi Ken and Seth
We started getting worried about ...Hi Ken and Seth<br /><br />We started getting worried about him last week. I needed 2 more photos from him for our Love 'Black Beauty' release, and as he didn't have them stored in his house - he had to go to where he thought were and find them, scan them, etc. He was chipper ! He wasn't 100% sure he could find them, so when I didn't hear back by our deadline for getting the files delivered for pre-press - I just figured, he didn't didn't find them in time. I did call him to let him know the files were delivered without the use of the photos (which were paid for) and that I had a nice cage for Peggy if he wanted a new one for the porch, and to let him know that Mike Gallo had a plane finally booked to come to LA and get back to his music career. Herbie shot all of Mike's bands over the years, and he was key to reissues and releases of 80's & 90's songs. Never heard back. At first I thought....he feels bad he didn't find the photos (maybe he did after all??), but we all got past that and were calling him as friends on other things. Sometimes if he got stressed or busy to cover next months bills - he'd disappear for a week or two and ignore his phone, but he'd always pop up...so...by the end of last week we started to talk about sending the police over to check on him - I got sick, so I couldn't. The last thing I said to Mike last night was 'Call Herbie!!' as I was too under the weather to talk and it was a pressing problem...he would have been delighted Mike was coming out finally, etc. Well, today I got up to go see the proofs of our 60 page booklet chock-a-block full of Herbie's pictures (his first band shoot!) and the drummer of Love called to tell me something was on the internet that Herbie had passed. WTF. I get out the door, I proof the booklet to make sure Herbie's photos reflect the originals (as much as possible) - all 60 pages - make calls to his old assistant Bill Malay (who was in Mike Gallo's band 'Radio Music') - he had no idea - I was hoping it was just a rumor....I got through all 60 pages....jumped in the car and went to Herbie's as if it was true, I was terribly worried about Peggy !!!! I located neighbors, property manager, his cars, the stray cat he fed (yes, she is being fed by another neighbor and yes she wanted to know where he was...she is a sweet heart (the cat) he would feed the cats even when he was broke), found the family contact numbers and boom. I haven't even had time to be in shock as it has been a full day of taking care of Herbie business. I hit the ground running and haven't stopped. Mike will be in LA in a few weeks. We hope the memorial will be in mid-December. I am SO going to miss him ! Birdie<br />Birdie Breezehttp://www.birdiebreeze.com/birdiepixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-16610875752568424212013-11-14T00:08:10.808-06:002013-11-14T00:08:10.808-06:00I'm beyond shocked. I'm at a loss for word...I'm beyond shocked. I'm at a loss for words right now, but I will have quite a bit to say. Herbie was one of my oldest and dearest friends, and we shared quite a bit of life together. I wiull gather my thoughts and post again soon. RIP HerbieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019005475338640003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-82545444145243809812013-11-13T22:08:30.494-06:002013-11-13T22:08:30.494-06:00Hi - This is Birdie. I have been working with Herb...Hi - This is Birdie. I have been working with Herbie on a few projects, and we share a best friend (Mike Gallo/ 20/20) and as photographers - we both were Nikon, Epson, Apple and studied the old masters - we both drove old MBZ's, and we even had the same fave rave panasonic tape based answering machines. And, we both had parrots. I am sorry to report that his beloved Macaw, Peggy was also found deceased. If Karen could PLEASE contact me ASAP - we need to talk. I have been by his place, am in touch with his family - they had some contact with him, but we all really felt that Stevie and his other friends were his true family. I had many discussions with Herbie about his photography and we were going to do a t-shirt line (new one of his old pictures) of Stevie but I got busy with Love's 'Black Beauty' release on High Moon Records, which features just gobs and gobs of his pictures. One will be on a billboard on top of Amoeba Hollywood later this week. We had other projects for the future and I just want anyone to know who is interested in Herbie's pictures of Stevie that he made it very clear to me that she was set to get all the negatives and own them upon his passing. So, before the dust can even settle - I want this be known and so there is no speculation and if anyone has any licensing needs - to please contact Stevie's peeps. That said, I need Karen to contact me asap or Stevie's brother. Thank you. He was a big bear of a boy. We will always love him. Birdie birdie@birdiebreeze.comBirdie Breezehttp://www.birdiebreeze.com/birdiepixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-49354786307019562802013-11-13T20:48:47.563-06:002013-11-13T20:48:47.563-06:00I remember Billie Jean when I was growing up with ...I remember Billie Jean when I was growing up with Herbie. The whole family I think<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-86569308231969135432013-11-13T19:59:26.163-06:002013-11-13T19:59:26.163-06:00Bobby, My heart goes out to you and the family. I...Bobby, My heart goes out to you and the family. I love you brother. George AngeliniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-73975852197224632982013-11-13T16:34:34.302-06:002013-11-13T16:34:34.302-06:00All my love, thoughts, and prayers are with the fa...All my love, thoughts, and prayers are with the family of Herbie right now. JustJeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144185177868995896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-67883011913507953872013-11-13T15:08:00.887-06:002013-11-13T15:08:00.887-06:00Thank you for the kind words and names of likely g...Thank you for the kind words and names of likely good contacts. Very much appreciated.<br />Chaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281096223939805143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-36447889278728284732013-11-13T15:07:20.216-06:002013-11-13T15:07:20.216-06:00Thank You all for your thoughts and kind words. My...Thank You all for your thoughts and kind words. My name is Lisa Eilar I am Herbie's Neice. I have so many memories of Herbie when I was little. I have never met anyone more interesting. His style was so cool and I remember he never wore shoes... He will be missed ! If anyone has any information or stories about his life or friends please contact myself or My brother Bobby or my cousin Chaun . My number is 9099632595Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com