Singer and guitarist; co-founder of Bloodstone -- via Soul Tracks.
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.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Jean-Louis Bertuccelli
Director and screenwriter -- via the Hollywood Reporter.
Jean-Louis Bertuccelli and Julie Bertuccelli on the 50th Edition of La Semaine de la Critique from L.A. Alguera on Vimeo.
Jean-Louis Bertuccelli and Julie Bertuccelli on the 50th Edition of La Semaine de la Critique from L.A. Alguera on Vimeo.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Martin Gottfried
Theater critic and writer -- via the New York Times. A prodigious and highly informed and intelligent writer on and about the theater; he composed several stage-related biographies, and some theater history, as well. His "Broadway Musicals" revived contemporary interest in the the genre's deep reservoir of productions by revealing its history.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Sheila MacRae
Actress and singer; the last of the four Alices to Jackie Gleason's Ralph Kramden -- via the Huffington Post.
Peter Callander
Songwriter and music producer -- via The Times. With Mitch Murray, created many hit pop songs in the 1960s, including "The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde," "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast," "Hitchin' a Ride," "The Night Chicago Died," and "Billy Don't Be a Hero." Magnificent crap!
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Shoji Yasui
Actor -- via IMDb. Best remembered for his remarkable work as the protagonist Mizushima in Kon Ichikawa's "The Burmese Harp."
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Robert Ashley
Composer -- via the Guardian.
Celestial Excursions by Robert Ashley - Live @ La Mama, 2009 from Mimi Johnson on Vimeo.
Celestial Excursions by Robert Ashley - Live @ La Mama, 2009 from Mimi Johnson on Vimeo.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Norman Yonemoto
Norman is on the left -- his brother and collaborator Bruce is on the right. |
C.R. Simha aka Channapatna Ramaswami Simha
Actor, director, and playwright -- via the Times of India.
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