Terrible, terrible news. If the untimely deaths of Clash founder Joe Strummer and Stereolab multi-instrumentalist Mary Hansen weren't enough to tell you that 2002 was a horrible year for, er, untimely deaths, it's just come to STARSANDHEROES' attention that Meri Wilson, singer of strange '70s classic "Telephone Man", was hit by a car on December 28th 2002 and sadly died as a result of her injuries.

Our thoughts go to all those left grieving, of course: Meri, this one's for you...