Musician, singer and songwriter; the Godfather of go-go -- via the Washington Post.
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.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Frank Knight
Tree warden and preservationist -- via the Chicago Sun-Times. He worked for years to preserve a certain majestic tree; part of it was saved after it died, and will serve as his coffin.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Carlos Fuentes
Novelist, essayist, and writer in many other genres -- via the Washington Post. "Terra Nostra" kicks ass.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Donald "Duck" Dunn
Hall of Fame bassist -- via Spinner. He was part of Booker T. and the M.G.'s; he was a session player at Stax. His sounds were, are and will be influential -- a great artist.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Joyce Redman
Actress -- via the BBC. A beautiful and intensely intelligent performer on stage, and in film and television. She receive two Oscar nominations -- the first for her role as the lascivious Mrs. Waters in "Tom Jones" and the second as Desdemona's maid Emilia in Olivier's "Othello."
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