Stanley Drucker, Ageless Clarinetist of the N.Y. Philharmonic, Dies at 93
He played in the orchestra for 60 years, performing under the baton of five music directors. He personified the orchestra’s brilliant, even brash, character.
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Kim Simmonds, a Key Figure in the British Blues Movement, Dies at 75
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.
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Tom Browning, Who Pitched a Perfect Game for the Reds, Dies at 62
He had a reputation as a colorful character, but he was probably best known for the gem he threw against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988.
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Drew Griffin, CNN Investigative Journalist, Dies at 60
His reporting on delayed care for military veterans at Veterans Affairs hospitals led to the resignation of the secretary of the department.