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3/15/23-Bobby Caldwell Dies

      Hear Bobby say hello on our interview page! Source: CNN Bobby Caldwell, the soulful singer and songwriter behind R&B hits like “What You Won’t Do For Love” and “Open Your Eyes,” has died, according to a statement from his wife, Mary Caldwell. He was 71. “Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks […]

todayMarch 15, 2023

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2/9/23-Burt Bacharach dead

Source: The New York Times By Stephen Holden Feb. 9, 2023, 9:57 a.m. ET Burt Bacharach, the debonair pop composer, arranger, conductor, record producer and occasional singer whose hit songs in the 1960s distilled that decade’s mood of romantic optimism, died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 94. His publicist Tina Brausam confirmed the death, The Associated Press reported on Thursday. No specific cause was given. […]

todayFebruary 9, 2023

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1/28/23-Dean Daughtry/Atlanta Rhythm Section Dies

Source: USA Today Dean Daughtry, the keyboardist and co-founder of Atlanta Rhythm Section, has died. He was 76. Hear him say hello on "The Lost 45s" Interview Tab! The musician’s death was confirmed by the band's guitarist, Steve Stone, who said Daughtry – a native of Kinston, Alabama, died of natural causes Thursday in Huntsville. The soft-rock Southern band, a regular presence on radio in the late-‘70s with hits "So […]

todayJanuary 28, 2023

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1/19/23-David Crosby dead

Source: Variety at variety.com LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Singer-songwriter-guitarist David Crosby, a founding member of two popular and enormously influential ’60s rock units, the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), has died. He was 81 years old. His wife released a statement to Variety, writing, “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was […]

todayJanuary 19, 2023

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11/30/22-Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie Dies

Christine McVie, Keyboardist & Singer for Fleetwood Mac, Dead at 79 November 30, 2022 Source: Rolling Stone The singer-songwriter was responsible for some of the group's biggest hits like "Don't Stop" and "Little Lies" Christine McVie the longtime co-lead vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac has died. She was 79. The band confirmed McVie’s death in a note shared on social media. “There are no words to describe our […]

todayNovember 30, 2022

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11/26/22-Irene Cara passes

Hear Irene on "The Lost 45s" show on our exclusive interview page! Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer of the title tracks to "Fame" and "Flashdance," has died at age 63, her publicist announced late Friday. Cara died in her Florida home of an undisclosed cause. Her publicist confirmed her death. "It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara," publicist Judith […]

todayNovember 26, 2022

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10/28/22-Jerry Lee Lewis Dies

Source: CNN Jerry Lee Lewis, the piano-pounding, foot-stomping singer who electrified early rock ‘n’ roll with hits like “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” before marital scandal derailed his career, has died, according to a statement from his representative, Zach Farnum. He was 87. Lewis passed away at his home in Desoto County, Mississippi, south of Memphis, the statement said. Farnum told CNN that Lewis died […]

todayOctober 28, 2022

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8/9/22-Lamont Dozier dies

Hear Lamont on "The Lost 45s" on our interview page! Tribute show runs on weekly through 8/28!   Source: New York Post Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81: He wrote hits for Supremes, Four Tops By Ben Cost August 9, 2022 8:21am Updated Motown legend Lamont Dozier — the singer-songwriter-producer mastermind behind iconic hits such as “Baby Love” and “Two Hearts” — has died at age 81. The music […]

todayAugust 9, 2022

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8/8/22-Olivia Newton-John passes away at 73

Listen to my news interview about Olivia Here! Olivia Newton-John will be the subject of our special show this weekend on "The Lost 45s" with all of her appearance highlights over the years. Hear a preview clip! Initial Source: Olivia's husband, John Easterling: Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the […]

todayAugust 8, 2022

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