The New York Times – Music:
With the K-pop group releasing its comeback album, “Arirang,” on Friday, look back at how one of pop’s original kings handled his time out of the spotlight.
Author: Gavin Edwards
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Ace Frehley, a Founding Member of Kiss, Is Dead at 74
The New York Times – Music:
A consummate showman, he was known for playing guitars rigged with pyrotechnic effects and for his distinctive stage persona.
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Mary Weiss, Who Sang ‘Leader of the Pack,’ Is Dead at 75
The New York Times – Music:
As the lead singer of the Shangri-Las, she conveyed passion, pathos and toughness — and reached the Top 40 six times while still in her teens.
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Shane MacGowan’s 9 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:
The Pogues frontman, who died Thursday at 65, joined punk to traditional Irish music, establishing himself and the group as its loud and soused heirs.
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Overlooked No More: Dorothy Spencer, Film Editor Sought Out by Big Directors
The New York Times – Film:
She worked with Alfred Hitchcock, Elia Kazan, Frank Capra and John Ford, and she was known for her deft touch, particularly with action movies.
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Lamont Dozier, Writer of Numerous Motown Hits, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
With the brothers Brian and Eddie Holland, Mr. Dozier wrote dozens of singles that reached the pop or R&B charts, including “You Can’t Hurry Love,” by the Supremes.