The New York Times – Music:
His “Teen Beat” hit No. 4 in 1959. More than 30 albums followed.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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John Landy Dies at 91; Dueled Roger Bannister in ‘Mile of the Century’
The New York Times – Sports:
The second man to run the mile in less than four minutes, he believed that he and his longtime rival, who was the first, had simply done the inevitable.
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Sally Kellerman, Oscar-Nominated ‘MASH’ Actress, Is Dead at 84
The New York Times – Film:
Ms. Kellerman, who became a star in Robert Altman’s dark satire, was known for her self-effacing comedy, a velvety voice and an ability to toggle between sultry and silly.
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Bappi Lahiri, India’s ‘Disco King,’ Dies at 69
The New York Times – Music:
He helped popularize the genre with some of the country’s biggest hits of all time, including “I Am a Disco Dancer.”
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Gary Brooker, Singer for Procol Harum, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
The pianist and singer composed the band’s music for five decades, including the hit “A Whiter Shade of Pale.”
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Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age Singer, Dies at 57
The New York Times – Music:
Known for his deep, world-weary voice, he was part of a generation of Seattle musicians who put grunge music on the map.
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Jamal Edwards, Force in British Rap, Dies at 31
The New York Times – Music:
Edwards set up SB.TV, one of the first YouTube channels dedicated to British rap music, and was also key to Ed Sheeran’s early success.
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Mick Rock, Sought-After Rock Photographer, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Music:
His images of David Bowie, Lou Reed, Queen and others helped define the 1970s. He was still shooting the stars decades later.
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Bob Bondurant, Car Racer Who Tutored Actors on the Track, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:
After a racetrack accident put him in the hospital, he pivoted to open a driving school, where his students included Paul Newman, Tom Cruise and Christian Bale.