The New York Times – Music:
She sang lead for influential all-female bands, including Malaria!, and toured in the U.S. and elsewhere with groups like the Birthday Party and New Order.
Author: Clay Risen
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Slava Tsukerman, Who Directed the Cult Classic ‘Liquid Sky,’ Dies at 86
The New York Times – Film:
A Russian-born director, he created a film about New Wave models and killer aliens in 1980s New York, helping to reshape independent filmmaking in America.
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Mary Beth Hurt, Actress Acclaimed in ‘Interiors’ and ‘Garp,’ Dies at 79
The New York Times – Film:
She elevated supporting roles in films with insight and improvisational skill, a talent she took to Broadway as well, earning Tony nominations.
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John P. Hammond, Pioneer in 1960s Blues Renaissance, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
With his acclaimed interpretations of Delta Blues standards, he was a fixture on the Greenwich Village music scene for decades.
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Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake’s Biggest Hit, Dies at 56
The New York Times – Music:
His song “The Distance,” released in 1996, became an anthem for the disaffected members of Generation X.
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Bud Cort, Who Starred in 1971’s ‘Harold and Maude,’ Dies at 77
The New York Times – Film:
The role, one of his first, made him a household name and a film idol of the anti-establishment 1970s. But it also limited his growth as an actor.
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Billy Bass Nelson, Original Bassist for Funkadelic, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:
George Clinton, while working as a barber, recruited him. Mr. Nelson went on to name the group and, with his bandmates, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.