Deaths (Obituaries) – Page 95

R. Peter Munves, Master Marketer of Classical Music, Dies at 97

As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music.

By Adam Nossiter

Christian Dior SA Deaths (Obituaries) Design Fashion and Apparel McFadden, Mary (1938-2024) Vogue

Mary McFadden, Celebrated Designer of Shimmering Dresses, Dies at 85

She took symbols from ancient cultures and translated them into intricate embroideries, beadings and paintings on clothes worn by the likes of Jacqueline Onassis.

By Elaine Louie

Audio Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Bowie, David Deaths (Obituaries) Flowers, Herbie (1938-2024) Pop and Rock Music Reed, Lou (1942-2013) Space Oddity (Song) T-Rex (Music Group) Walk on the Wild Side (Song)

Herbie Flowers, ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ Bassist, Dies at 86

A celebrated session musician who appeared on a host of classic rock albums, he made his most lasting mark with his contribution to Lou Reed’s most famous song.

By Alex Williams

Deaths (Obituaries) Grease (Movie) Great Balls of Fire (Song) Lewis, Jerry Lee Pop and Rock Music Sha Na Na (Music Group) Simon, Scott (1948-2024) Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On (Song)

Screamin’ Scott Simon, Longtime Sha Na Na Keyboardist, Dies at 75

A mainstay of the rock ’n’ roll nostalgia band, he also wrote the lyrics to “Sandy,” a song heard in the hit film “Grease.”

By Richard Sandomir