The New York Times – Music:
With a sound inspired by the Beatles and Elvis Presley, he climbed the charts and drew critical praise in the 1970s and ’80s. But long-term stardom proved elusive.
Author: Alex Williams
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Vincent Patrick, Chronicler of Hustlers and Mobsters, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Film:
A novelist and screenwriter, he wrote “The Pope of Greenwich Village” and “Family Business” and brought them both to the big screen.
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Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Film:
A former boxer from the streets of Queens, he became a scene stealer with his portrayals of mobsters, cops and working men with soul.
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Russell Batiste Jr., the Drumming Heartbeat of New Orleans, Dies at 57
The New York Times – Music:
A pyrotechnic funk and R&B mainstay, he was a vital figure in his home city as a member of one of its celebrated musical dynasties.
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Nancy Van de Vate, Composer and Advocate for Women in Music, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:
An American who settled in Vienna, she had a prolific career in contemporary classical music and broke gender barriers in her field.
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Terry Kirkman, Whose Band Was a Late-1960s Hit Machine, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
A singer, songwriter and virtuoso musician, he was a founder of the clean-cut group the Association and wrote one of its biggest hits, “Cherish.”
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Bobby Schiffman, Guiding Force of the Apollo Theater, Dies at 94
The New York Times – Music:
Taking over for his father in 1961, he transformed a former vaudeville house in Harlem into a pre-eminent R&B showcase.
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Curtis Fowlkes, Avant-Jazz Pioneer of the 1980s, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:
A founder of the acclaimed Jazz Passengers, he was also a sought-after sideman who played trombone for both jazz and rock heavyweights.