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RIP Boo Radley English
Boo Radley English (? - July 26, 2006) was put to sleep yesterday. She had adrenal disease. You were the king of clowns, my fetid friend. You were conniving and devious. I know you would have been the perfect partner for a heist and I wish we had … [Read more...]
Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin dies
Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin dies: Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin, who helped shape hit recordings by the Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson and Bette Midler among many others, has died at age 74, associates … [Read more...]
Jazz Pianist Hilton Ruiz Dies at 54
From Jazz Pianist Hilton Ruiz Dies at 54: Pianist Hilton Ruiz, who had been in a coma since he was injured in a fall last month, died yesterday, his agent told the Associated Press. He was 54. I studied with Hilton in the summer of 1986. Damn … [Read more...]
Keyboard Star Billy Preston Dies
From Keyboards star Billy Preston dies: Billy Preston, a US singer and musician best known for his work with The Beatles, dies aged 59. More from Jazz HQ: Billy Preston dies at 59 … [Read more...]
Don Alias, 66, Percussionist and Sideman, Is Dead
From Jazz HQ: Don Alias, a percussionist who had a long career as a sought-after sideman, working with an illustrious array of artists in jazz and pop including Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, died on March 28 at his home in Manhattan. … [Read more...]
Jazz Alto Saxophonist Jackie McLean Dies at 73
From Jazz HQ: Jazz alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, a performer and educator who played with legendary musicians including Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, died Friday. He was 73. Links: Jackie McLean at Last.fm Jackie McLean radio at Pandora … [Read more...]
Soul Legend Wilson Pickett Dead at 64
Soul legend Wilson Pickett died of a heart attack today at the age of 64. According to his management company, Pickett had suffered health problems for the past year. Born in Prattville, Alabama, Pickett started out by singing gospel music at church. … [Read more...]
Soul Singer Wilson Pickett Dies
Soul singer Wilson Pickett dies: Wilson Pickett, famous for his soul hits In The Midnight Hour and Mustang Sally, has died, aged 64. I played Midnight Hour in bands all through high school and college. That song is one of the Rock and Roll Hall of … [Read more...]
R&B singer Lou Rawls dies of lung cancer
R&B singer Lou Rawls dies of lung cancer: LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Silken-voiced crooner Lou Rawls, who started singing at age 7 in a gospel choir and grew into a beloved blues, jazz and R&B performer, died on Friday at age 72 after a battle with … [Read more...]