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The Bee Gees, Robin Gibb Voice Is Silenced Today
Robin Gibb, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who found worldwide success as a member of the Bee Gees, the group he founded with brothers Maurice and Barry, has died. He was 62. Known for such classic hits as “How Deep Is Your Love?” and “Stayin’ Alive,” Gibb made headlines in recent months for his public … Continue reading
Friends Say Goodbye To George “Goober” Lindsey
FRIENDS SAY GOODBYE TO GEORGE ‘GOOBER’ LINDSEY Stars, family recall comedian’s humor, generosity Written by Cindy Watts-The Tennessean-May 12, 2012 Pallbearers and family members prepare to carry the casket of George “Goober” Lindsey. Dozens of friends, fans and relatives spent Friday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church remembering the actor-comedian. Friends including Ray Stevens, Ralph Emery, … Continue reading
Kenny Robert’s King Of The Yodeler’s Dies at 85
SAD NEWS FOR COUNTRY MUSIC ONCE AGAIN KENNY ROBERTS PASSES AT 85 THE KING OF THE YODELER’S Country Music loses one of the true legends from the past. Kenny Roberts, my friend for many years, passed away earlier today at the age of 85. He had been in failing health for the past several years. … Continue reading
George “Goober” Lindsey Has Passed Away
THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD SUFFERS THE LOSS OF ONE ITS LEGENDARY FIGURES GEORGE “GOOBER” LINDSEY HAS PASSED AWAY AT 83 Beloved as Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Hee Haw” (NASHVILLE, TENN., May 6, 2012)—George Lindsey, the actor best known for his portrayal of dim yet lovable gas station mechanic Goober Pyle on … Continue reading
The World Reacts To The Passing Of Dick Clark
Dick Clark contributed to the soundtrack of all of our lives: Nobody has done more for American Music and its great stars through his TV and Radio programs than Dick Clark. Yesterday Dick’s United Stations Radio Networks released the following statement about Dick Clark’s passing after suffering a massive heart attack: From USRN’S Nick Verbitsky … Continue reading
Thomas Kinkade The Painter Of Light Dies At Age 54
SAN FRANCISCO — Artist Thomas Kinkade once said that he had something in common with Walt Disney and Norman Rockwell: He wanted to make people happy. And he won success with brushwork paintings that focused on idyllic landscapes, cottages and churches – highly popular works that became big sellers for dealers across the United States. … Continue reading
Country And Bluegrass Mourn The Death Of An Icon
Country Music Hall of Famer Earl Scruggs, a singular talent of collective import, died Wednesday morning at a Nashville hospital. He was 88. A quietly affable presence, Mr. Scruggs popularized a complex, three-fingered style of playing banjo that transformed the instrument, inspired nearly every banjo player who followed him and became a central element in … Continue reading
Music Row Mayor Charlie Lamb Passed Away at 90
With great sadness in my heart, I send the news to everyone that Charlie Lamb passed away. Charlie had been having health issues for the past several years, and the time of his death he had pneumonia, and Country Music lost it true ambassador. The following is from the year 2000 when “A Tribute to … Continue reading
SA Musicians Saw Bought Back In 1945 Is Quiet
ATKV Centurion musician’s saw is quiet. Oom(Uncle) Snaar Coetzee, most respected senior member of the ATKV Centurion Music Forum for many years died the past week at the age of 86. He was most probably one of very few musicians in the country – if not in the world, still to play such a unique … Continue reading
Former Kitty Wells Guitarist Passed Away at 63
Larry Nutter, guitarist has passed away at the age of 63. He had been having health issues the best couple of years. He was born Feb. 9, 1948, a small town guitarist that has always had big dreams. Larry was one of the great musicians in our music industry and was a friend for many, … Continue reading
