Neil Genzlinger – Page 7

Kenward Elmslie, Poet and Librettist, Dies at 93

The New York Times – Music:

He collaborated on operas with Jack Beeson and Ned Rorem and published numerous poetry books. Late in life, he was victimized by theft.

The New York Times – Music:

On short notice, he created the bird-on-a-guitar design that advertised the 1969 festival — and became a symbol of the era.

The New York Times – Music:

Shows that she produced on a shoestring sought to energize the jazz scene by connecting with younger audiences accustomed to D.J.s and turntables.

The New York Times – Music:

As music director, he contributed to the success of acclaimed shows including “Oliver!,” “Mame,” “La Cage aux Folles” and “A Chorus Line.”

The New York Times – Music:

In projects for the director David Lynch, she brought an eerie, otherworldly style to “Falling” and other songs.

The New York Times – Music:

Teamed with Dash Crofts, he hit it big with “Summer Breeze” in 1972. The two went on to have chart success with “Diamond Girl” and other songs.

The New York Times – Music:

With three others, he created the band in 1980 and rode its synthesizer-driven music to worldwide fame.

The New York Times – Film:

The actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming a movie.

The New York Times – Music:

He was a recording artist and songwriter himself, but he also played pivotal roles in the careers of Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.