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Asa Brebner, Boston Rock Fixture (Modern Lovers, Robin Lane), Dies
The guitarist-vocalist had played 2 recent reunion shows with Robin Lane & the Chartbusters. He was a member of Jonathan Richman’s band for several tenures
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Doug Sandom, Early Who Drummer, Dies
“If you have read my book you will know how kind Doug was to me, and how clumsily I dealt with his leaving the band,” wrote Pete Townshend.
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Fred Foster—Producer, Exec & Songwriter—Dead
He was instrumental in the development of the careers of Roy Orbison, Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton, and co-wrote “Me and Bobby McGee,” among his many accomplishments
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Tedeschi Trucks’ Kofi Burbridge Dies at 57
Band sources are reporting that the longtime keyboardist and flutist of the Grammy-winning band has died. He had undergone heart surgery in 2017
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Guy Webster, Rock Album Photographer, Dies
His album covers included classics by the Doors, the Mamas and the Papas, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, Chicago, and Simon and Garfunkel.
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James Ingram, ’80s/’90s R&B Singer, Dead at 66
In all, Ingram placed a dozen singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including hit duets with Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald and others.
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Steve Madaio, Trumpeter for Wonder, Stones, Dies
He can be heard on countless recordings made with Stevie Wonder, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Earth, Wind & Fire, B. B. King, Don Henley, and more
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Ray Sawyer, ‘Cover of Rolling Stone’ Singer, Dies
While the song was climbing the charts, the band’s manager met with the magazine’s editor and persuaded him to put the band on the cover.
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Norman Gimbel, Lyricist of Iconic Pop Hits, Dies
The award-winner wrote the lyrics to “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “The Girl From Ipanema” and “I Got a Name” as well as many TV show theme songs
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Nancy Wilson, Jazz-Pop Singer, Dead at 81
The Grammy winner preferred being called a song stylist, and in addition to jazz she ventured into R&B, show tunes and popular songs.
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