I just read that Sam Sniderman, well known to all Torontonians of my generation as Sam the Record Man, has died at 92. He was a household name in this city for many years. I bought many records at his store over the years. I… Read More
He wrote this one with Burt Bacharach… http://youtu.be/EA48IL6bQQU Mr. David was 91.
Robert Hughes, well known for his book and 1980 television series, The Shock of the New, has died. Hughes was 74.
Doc Watson has died at 89. RIP I’ve been listening to Doc Watson’s music since I was a teenager. It seems as if styles come and go but Doc has always been there bringing his brand of Americana to life. He was not a purist… Read More
How many musicians can you think of who created a sound so definitive that it shaped an entire genre of music? Damn few. Earl Scruggs was one of those few. Earl Scruggs changed everything for banjo and for bluegrass music. He died this morning at… Read More
The other day I noted the passing of American painter Helen Frankenthaler. She was not the only giant of American art to die recently, however. Sculptor John Chamberlain has died at 84. RIP
Helen Frankenthaler, painter. Dead at 83. RIP
RIP Dobie Gray.
Just heard some sad news. Blues guitar great Hubert Sumlin is dead at 80. In case any readers here don’t know of Mr. Sumlin, he is perhaps best known for his work in Howlin’ Wolf’s band, back in the day. RIP
After just the other day acknowledging the passing of Lucian Freud, Cy Twombly and Elwy Yost, I see the news all over the innernets today is that troubled British singer Amy Winehouse has checked out. News reports say her death is unexplained but the public… Read More
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