The New York Times – Music:
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
Author: Peter Keepnews
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Overlooked No More: Clifford Brown, Trumpeter Whose Brief Life Left a Lasting Mark
The New York Times – Music:
He was one of the most talked-about jazz musicians in the 1950s. After he died in a car accident at 25, his influence grew.
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Melanie, Singer Who Made a Solo Splash at Woodstock, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
Just 22 when she charmed the festival crowd, she went on to enjoy success with songs like “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key.”
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Frank Farian, the Man Behind Milli Vanilli, Is Dead at 82
The New York Times – Music:
He had worldwide success with the disco group Boney M, but he was better known for a duo that had hit records but, it turned out, only pretended to sing.
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Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist
The New York Times – Music:
In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights.
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Sylvia Syms, Versatile British Actress, Is Dead at 89
The New York Times – Film:
In a career that began in the 1950s, she had roles that ranged from the lead in the movie “Teenage Bad Girl” to Margaret Thatcher and the Queen Mother.
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Tom Verlaine, Influential Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:
He first attracted attention with the band Television, a fixture of the New York punk rock scene. But his music wasn’t so easily categorized.
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Tom Verlaine, Influential Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:
He first attracted attention with the band Television, a fixture of the New York punk rock scene. But his music wasn’t so easily categorized.
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Ramsey Lewis, Jazz Pianist Who Became a Pop Star, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:
His 1965 recording of “The ‘In’ Crowd” brought him to a place few jazz musicians reached in that era: the Top 10.