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Ralph MacDonald, Grammy-winner, wrote ‘Just the Two of Us’, dies 67
Ralph MacDonald (March 15, 1944 Harlem, New York - December 18, 2011 Stamford, Connecticut) was an American percussionist and song-writer. He joined Harry Belafonte's band at age 17. He wrote the...
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Etta James, American Singing Legend, Dies 73
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 - January 20, 2011) was an American singer whose style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul,...
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Clare Fischer, Grammy-winning composer, arranger, pianist died 83
Clare Fischer (October 22, 1928 – January 26, 2012) was an American keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. After graduating from Michigan State University, he became the pianist and arranger...
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Whitney Houston Dies 48
Breaking news. Detail may not be accurate.It may take time (days - weeks) to determine cause of deathWhitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 — February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress,...
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Robin Gibb, Singer, Bee Gees co-founder, dies 62
All Awards: won as a Group Bee GeesRobin Hugh Gibb, CBE (December 22, 1949 – May 20, 2012) was a British singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin...
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Doc Watson, Folk-Music Legend, Dies 89
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) was an American guitar player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music. Watson won seven Grammy awards as well...
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Hal David, Music Legend, 'Raindrops' Lyricist, Dies 91
Harold Lane "Hal" David (May 25, 1921 – September 1, 2012) was an American lyricist. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York City. He was best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach and his...
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Joe South, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, dies 72
Joe South (born Joseph Alfred Souter, February 28, 1940 - September 5, 2012) was a multi-talented American singer-songwriter and guitarist.South was a prominent sideman, playing guitar on Aretha...
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Natalie Cole: Legendary Singer & Nat King Cole's Daughter Dies 65
Natalie Maria Cole (February 6, 1950 – December 31, 2015) was an American singer, songwriter, and performer. The daughter of Nat King Cole, Natalie rose to musical success in the mid-1970s as an...
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