the Four Tops almost boarded Pan Am Flight 103 but were prevented from
doing so because a Top of the Pops producer insisted they stay for another day of taping, which meant they missed their planned flight on the night the plane was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland. Duke Fakir, the last surviving original member, stated the producer refused to let them record two segments in one session, a decision that ultimately saved their lives.
Posted By: Tombs on September 26th 2025 at 10:21:35
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- the Four Tops almost boarded Pan Am Flight 103 but were prevented from (General Chat) - Tombs, Sep 26, 10:21:35
- Jesus is that true? These stories always amaze me, the absolute randomness (General Chat) - megson, Sep 26, 10:25:21
- Seth Mcfarlane missed an American Airlines flight involved in 9/11 due to a hangover (General Chat) - Duck, Sep 26, 10:55:46
- yup... (General Chat) - Tombs, Sep 26, 10:31:10
- also, john lydon and his wife nora forster were due to be on that flight (General Chat) - Tombs, Sep 26, 10:35:01
- Jesus is that true? These stories always amaze me, the absolute randomness (General Chat) - megson, Sep 26, 10:25:21
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