Pete Burns has also passed away at the age of 57.
Tag Archives: RIP
Bobby Vee – The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
We've got a few of these posts coming up...
Fargo's Bobby Vee has passed away from complications with Alzheimer's at 73 years old. He had been in hospice care for the past year in Rogers, Minnesota.
1987
Apparently this song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.
Buckwheat Zydeco – Hey Ma Petit Fille I’m Going Now
One my pop's favorites.
1989
Juan Gabriel – Hasta Que Te Conocí
We also say goodbye to famed Mexican singer, the big Juanga himself, Juan Gabriel.
Toots Thielemans – Bluesette
We also say goodbye to legendary harmonicaist harmonicaer harmonica player Toots Thielemans.
2009
Gene Wilder & Mercedes Ruehl – Yodelaine
Alright, so this is an unorthodox choice. I couldn't decide between a lot of iconic performances, so instead, here's a scene from Wilder's (and Pryor's) final film (but, uh... the dialog is in Portuguese... and stuff).
2016 continues to be a harsh mistress (as the next couple days will also note).
Bobby Hutcherson Quartet – So Far, So Good
We regret to inform you that vibraphone virtuoso Bobby Hutcherson has also passed away at the age of 75.
1977
Fyvush Finkel & Theodore Bikel – To Life
Fyvush Finkel has passed away at 93.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir4ESzKDBQ4
Pete Fountain – Jazz Me Blues
New Orleans jazz clarinet great Pete Fountain passed away in New Orleans yesterday at the age of 86.
Tranquility Bass “Let the Freak Flag Fly”
Chicago, 1997
From their first show. RIP Michael Kandel.