The New York Times – Film:
He made his name with two of the biggest box-office hits of the 1970s. But despite some later successes, he never regained his early acclaim.
Author: William Grimes
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Tina Turner, Singer of Explosive Power, Is Dead at 83
The New York Times – Music:
First hailed in the 1960s for her dynamic performances with her husband, Ike, she went on to become one of the most successful recording artists of all time.
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Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian Folk Singer, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Lightfoot’s rich baritone and gift for melodies made him one of the most popular artists of the 1970s.
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Overlooked No More: Cléoma Falcon, Queen of Cajun Music
The New York Times – Music:
She and her husband, Joe, recorded the first commercial recording of Cajun music ever made, giving voice to French-speaking Louisiana.
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Jerry Lee Lewis, a Rock ’n’ Roll Original, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:
With his pounding piano, his impassioned vocals and his incendiary performing style, Mr. Lewis lived up to his nickname, the Killer.
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Art Rupe, Who Brought Rhythm and Blues to the Mainstream, Dies at 104
The New York Times – Music:
As the founder of the independent label Specialty Records, he helped set the table for the rock ’n’ roll era by signing performers like Little Richard.
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Michel Bouquet, Award-Winning French Actor, Dies at 96
The New York Times – Film:
One of his country’s great theater actors, he went on to appear in over 100 films during a decades-long career.