Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Bob Sheppard
Long-time stadium announcer for the New York Yankees -- via ABC. Here's the New York Times tribute --
Friday, July 9, 2010
Bill Porter
Legendary Nashville sound engineer -- via Australia's Elvis site. He recorded, among other hits, the Everly Brothers' "Cathy's Clown," Roy Orbison's "Only the Lonely" and "Oh, Pretty Woman," and most of Elvis' great work -- "Are You Lonesome Tonight," "Stuck on You," "Good Luck Charm," and more . . . he helped create "The Nashville Sound."
Simon Kornblit
Respected film advertising and marketing executive reinvented himself -- as a actor! Via the Atlanta Journal-Constistution
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The business of obituaries
A story from Poynter Online regarding paid obituary notices -- just FYI. This includes links to previously cited studies and comments, but they are useful to look at and keep in mind!
Harvey Fuqua
Singer, songwriter, music producer and label exec and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member -- via Yahoo News. He gave Marvin Gaye his start. He distributed Detroit's very first hit single, Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want".) He co-founded the Moonglows ("Sincerely," "The Ten Commandments of Love"). He put Tami Terrell and Marvin Gaye together, produced their hits together, as well as Gaye's later "Sexual Healing." He discovered disco queen Sylvester and the Weather Girls. He's responsible for a lot of great American music.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Robert Neil Butler
Gerontologist and psychiatrist coined the word "ageism," fought for the rights of and understanding for older people -- via AP
Monday, July 5, 2010
Cesare Siepi
Legendary operatic bass -- via Reuters.
There are plenty of clips that illuminate his genius -- the next clip is his great turn as Philip in "Don Carlo":
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