Posts From Greg Brodsky
Jan 7, 2025: Peter Yarrow, of Famed ’60s Folk Trio Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies
The group topped the U.S. album chart several times. They enjoyed success with their recording of “Blowin’ in the Wind” and reached #1 with “Leaving on a Jet Plane” later in the decade.
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Nov 21, 2024: Restaurateur Alice Brock, Who Inspired Arlo Guthrie Song, Dies
In the recording, spanning more than 18 minutes, the songwriter recounts his exaggerated but largely true story of protesting the Vietnam War draft.
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Nov 11, 2021: Graeme Edge Mourned By the Moody Blues’ John Lodge and Justin Hayward
The band’s founding drummer, 80, retired after their 2017 tour. “Graeme was one of the great characters and there will never be his like again”
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Heartbreakers’ Benmont Tench Shares His Sorrow: Review
Though the keyboardist never said his friend’s name during his nearly two-hour set, Tom Petty’s spirit was felt by all. Our review
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Remembering Jay Black, Lead Singer For ’60s Group, Jay and the Americans
Born David Blatt, he led the NYC-based musical group with such catchy hits as “This Magic Moment,” “Come a Little Bit Closer,” and “Cara Mia”
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Squeeze, Rejuvenated, Treat Fans to Standout Show: 2017 Concert Review
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, buoyed by two new members plus the skills (and antics) of Stephen Large (keys) and Simon Hanson (drums) sounded better than ever
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Aug 8, 2022: Olivia Newton-John, Beloved Singer and ‘Grease’ Star, Dies
The hitmaker was first diagnosed with cancer in 1992. Her hits include “Physical,” “I Honestly Love You,” and “Let Me Be There”
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June 26, 2020: Milton Glaser, Designer of ‘I Love NY’ Logo, Bob Dylan, Dies
He was among the most celebrated graphic designers in the U.S. He famously sketched the tourism logo in the back of a taxi. His psychedelic poster came with Dylan’s Greatest Hits LP
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May 29, 2022: Ronnie Hawkins, Who Gave The Band Their Start, Dies
The Arkansas-born musician moved to Canada in his early twenties, where he forged a career as a leading proponent of rock and roll
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Remembering Longtime ELO Keyboardist Richard Tandy
Jeff Lynne called him his “long-time collaborator and dear friend,” adding, “He was a remarkable musician.”
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