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Ellis Marsalis, Patriarch of Jazz Family, Dies at 85
The modern jazz pianist was the father of, most notably, sons Wynton and Branford. He was an educator and significant force in the New Orleans music world
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Harlem Globetrotters’ Legend, Curly Neal, Dies at 77
The icon was known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and dribbling prowess. He played 22 seasons in the team’s red, white and blue uniform
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‘Snooky’ Flowers, Janis Joplin Band Member, Dies
The saxophonist and vocalist helped organize the Kozmic Blues Band and performed with Joplin at the 1969 Woodstock festival
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Keith Olsen, Producer of Fleetwood Mac, Pat Benatar, Dies
His success co-producing Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album put him on the map. He went on to produce album’s for a Who’s Who of classic rock legends
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Barbara Martin, Early Supremes Member, Dead at 76
The Supremes’ Mary Wilson said in a statement, “Our hearts go out to Barbara’s family and friends. Once a Supreme, always a Supreme.”
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Andy Gill, Gang of Four Guitarist, Dead at 64
Said the band in a statement, “Andy was our brother. We made a lot of great noise and art together. We had a few drinks. We traveled the world.”
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Bob Shane, Kingston Trio Co-Founder, Dead at 85
The trio, along with performers such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, is largely credited with helping to spark a folk music revival during the ’50s-’60s.
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Robert Parker, Singer of 1966 Hit “Barefootin’,” Dies at 89
The New Orleans native began his career as a saxophonist. He later became a vocalist and scored his only top 10 hit with the classic dance number.
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The Left Banke’s Steve Martin Caro Dies
The group’s biggest hit, 1966’s ‘Walk Away Renee,” was written by a band member who became infatuated with the girlfriend of another.
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Sleepy LaBeef, Rockabilly Musician, Dead at 84
“Sleepy existed in a Gulf Coast world where the hard-driving ’50s rock and roll mixed with classic country never went away,” said a fellow musician.
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