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[axolotl]

James Darren, 'Gidget' teen idol, singer and director, dies at 88

The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the “Gidget” movies, James Darren has died at 88.

apnews.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

David Davis passes - Bluegrass Today

David Davis, who had led the Warrior River Boys since 1984, has died from injuries sustained yesterday in an automobile accident in Snead, AL.

bluegrasstoday.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which includes global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family.

apnews.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

Herbie Flowers, Bassist on Lou Reed’s ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ and Songs by David Bowie, Elton John and Paul McCartney, Dies at 86

Herbie Flowers — who performed with David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and created the iconic bassline for Lou Reed’s 'Walk on the Wild Side' — has died.

variety.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

This has been a sad week.

 

[axolotl]

This has been a sad week.

Indeed.

 

[Ojai Sam]

Kathryn Crosby, Actress and Widow of Bing Crosby, Dies at 90

Kathryn Crosby, an actress who was married to Bing Crosby for 20 years before his death in 1977, died at age 90 on Friday, Sept. 20.

people.com

After Bing’s death, Kathryn worked tirelessly to keep his image before the public. Among other things, she was a great supporter of his international fan club ((of which I am a proud member) and provided rare source material for an extensive series of reissues of his music.

 

[Ojai Sam]

 

[axolotl]

JD Souther, Singer and Co-Writer on Eagles Classics, Dies at 78

John David “JD” Souther, who co-wrote multiple classics including Eagles hits, died 'peacefully in his New Mexico home' on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at age 78

people.com

 

[Nickyboy]

Caterina Valente, age 93. I remember the "one note samba" song from the Dean Martin show.

Caterina Valente, Singer Who Was a Star on Two Continents, Dies at 93

Born in Paris to Italian parents and raised in Germany, she had her own show on television in the 1950s and was later a small-screen mainstay in the U.S.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Kris Kristofferson has passed.

Kris Kristofferson, Songwriter Whose Poetic Lyrics Transcended Genre, Dead at 88

Kris Kristofferson, the revered songwriter whose poetic lyrics transcended genre, has died at age 88.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[axolotl]

Country music has now lost more than 30 singers and figures after brutal September

It has been a tough year for country music fans and September was a particularly tough month.

www.pennlive.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

Country music has now lost more than 30 singers and figures after brutal September

It has been a tough year for country music fans and September was a particularly tough month.

www.pennlive.com

There were a lot of names in there I had missed, including Sandy Posey.

 

[Ojai Sam]

Never too late to remember….

Sandy Posey, 'Single Girl' Singer Who Worked with Elvis Presley, Dies at 80 of Dementia Complications: Report

Sandy Posey, a musician who notched several No. 12 singles on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in the 1960s, reportedly died at her home in Tennessee on July 20.

people.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

In Memoriam: Benny Golson, 1929–2024

Benny Golson, one of the greatest composers and saxophonists of the bebop era, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, at his home in Manhattan. He was 95. Golson composed some of the most indelible songs in the jazz canon — from “I…

downbeat.com

 

[axolotl]

Liam Payne’s cause of death confirmed in autopsy report: What is polytrauma?

The former One Direction singer died after falling from the third floor of a hotel.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

Jack Jones, “Wives and Lovers” and ‘Love Boat’ Theme Singer, Dies at 86

Once pegged as an heir to Frank Sinatra, the son of Allan Jones and Irene Hervey also had hits with "Lollipops and Roses," "The Impossible Dream" and "Call Me Irresponsible."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Phil Lesh.

Grateful Dead Co-Founding Bassist Phil Lesh Dies

Grateful Dead co-founding bassist Phil Lesh died in October 2024.

ultimateclassicrock.com

 

[Nickyboy]

Quincy Jones, age 91. Going to need to spin "Soul Bossa Nova" today in his honor.

Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

Quincy Jones, age 91. Going to need to spin "Soul Bossa Nova" today in his honor.

Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

www.nytimes.com

Here’s the NYT Spotify tribute playlist, including “Soul Bossa Nova”: