Granny remembers when he used to be on American Bandstand before he went posh... Georges Pretre, conductor in NY, Vienna, Milan, dies at 92 January 5, 2017 Georges Pretre, who conducted renowned orchestras from Vienna to Milan and New York and beyond and was instrumental in Maria Callas' singing career, has died. He was 92.
Death catches up with Tommy Allsup... Guitarist Who Avoided Buddy Holly Plane Crash Dies at 85 January 12, 2017 Tommy Allsup, a guitarist best known for losing a coin toss that kept him off a plane that later crashed and killed rock 'n' roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson, has died. He was 85.
Soul singer Charles Bradley Dies at 68... ‘Screaming Eagle of Soul,’ Charles Bradley Dies at 68 September 24, 2017 — Charles Bradley, known as the “Screaming Eagle of Soul” for a powerful, raspy style that evoked one of his musical heroes, James Brown, died Saturday at age 68.
Fats Domino passes away... Fats Domino dead at 89, medical examiner's office says October 25, 2017 - Antoine "Fats" Domino, a titan of early rock 'n' roll whose piano-based hits -- such as "Ain't That a Shame," "Blueberry Hill" and "Blue Monday" -- influenced artists including Paul McCartney and Randy Newman, died Tuesday, an official said.
AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young dies aged 64.... The “driving force” behind rock band AC/DC, Malcolm Young, has died, aged 64. Young devised many of the band’s best-known guitar riffs, marking out tracks such as Back in Black, Highway to Hell and You Shook Me All Night Long and establishing them as one of the biggest rock acts of all time. Three years ago the band announced Young was stepping down to receive treatment for dementia. Shortly afterwards he retired permanently, to be replaced by one of his nephews, Stevie, for the band’s most recent tour. Young was born in Glasgow in 1953, but his family emigrated to Sydney, Australia, 10 years later. Young’s elder brother George found fame first with his band the Easybeats, before going on to produce for AC/DC. He died last month, aged 70. An official statement was posted on the band’s website confirming his death. “It is with deep heartfelt sadness that AC/DC has to announce the passing of Malcolm Young,” it read. “Malcolm, along with Angus, was the founder and creator of AC/DC. With enormous dedication and commitment he was the driving force behind the band.”.....snip~ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/nov/18/acdc-co-founder-malcolm-young-dies-aged-64 R.I.P. Malcolm.
This could go elsewhere but I am putting it here because that incredible baritone voice is well worthy . If you have not heard 'Gomer' sing. I plead with you to push play here. chills- down- your- spine good. He used in in Vegas, in the recording studio, in television specials and every single year on episode # 1 of the Carol Burnett show https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/jim-nabors-the-cheerful-gomer-pyle-on-two-tv-series-dies-at-87/ar-BBFYpPb?OCID=ansmsnnews11
Pat DiNizio, The Smithereens Lead Singer, Dies at 62..... Pat DiNizio, lead singer of The Smithereens, has died. He was 62. The death of the singer, songwriter and founding member of the band was announced on his Facebook page Tuesday night. Formed in Carteret, New Jersey, by DiNizio Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken and Mike Mesaros, The Smithereens had a string of hits in the '80s and '90s including "Only a Memory," "A Girl Like You" and "Too Much Passion." The band's name was inspired a Yosemite Sam catchphrase, "Varmint, I'm a-gonna blow you to smithereens!" DiNizio was one of the first musicians to throw his support behind XM Satellite Radio, becoming host and program director for the XM Radio Unsigned station in 2001. He was also an inaugural member of the Independent Music Awards' judging panel to support independent artists. He went on to release a number of solo works such as "Sounds and Songs," "This is Pat DiNizio," and "Revolutions." DiNizio also had an unsuccessful run for the New Jersey seat of the United States Senate in 2000. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.....snip~ http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news...-lead-singer-dies-at-62/ar-BBGFH1Z?ocid=ientp R.I.P. Pat.
