The New York Times – Music:
He provided harmony vocals and the occasional lead. He also helped write some of the group’s biggest hits, including “Shout,” “Fight the Power” and “That Lady.”
Author: Jim Farber
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Egos! Drama! Desmond Child, a Pop Hitmaker, Is Telling His Story.
The New York Times – Music:
He helped write indelible hits by Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and Ricky Martin. Now he’s written his own life story.
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Robbie Robertson, Guitarist and Songwriter With the Band, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:
The music he and his bandmates made stood out by inverting the increasing volume and mania of psychedelic rock. “We just went completely left when everyone else went right,” he once said.
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Astrud Gilberto, Who Sang ‘The Girl From Ipanema,’ Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
It was the first song she ever recorded, and it played a key role in making the Brazilian sound known as bossa nova a phenomenon in the United States.
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Witch, the Zamrock Band, Carries On
The New York Times – Music:
The group, formed in Zambia, blended psychedelic funk with African influences. At 71, its leader, Jagari Chanda, is putting out his first LP with the band in four decades.
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At 81, Ann-Margret Is Finally Living Her Rock ’n’ Roll Dream
The New York Times – Music:
The actress and musician, who first burst out in “Bye Bye Birdie” in 1963, is releasing a new album of old rock covers featuring guests like her “Tommy” co-star Pete Townshend.
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David Crosby, Mainstay of Two Classic Rock Bands, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
He was an original member of the Byrds and a founder of Crosby, Stills & Nash. But he was almost as well known for his troubled personal life as for his music.
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Jeff Beck, Guitarist With a Page in Rock History, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Music:
His playing with the Yardbirds and as leader of his own bands brought a sense of adventure to their groundbreaking recordings.
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Kim Simmonds, a Key Figure in the British Blues Movement, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:
His band, Savoy Brown, never had a hit single, but it showcased his skills as a guitarist and songwriter and remained active for more than 50 years.