Posted inCowell, Simon Deaths (Obituaries) Gospel Music Grammy Awards Mandisa Hundley Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer and Grammy Winner, Dies at 47 She performed and produced music with Christian themes and won a Grammy Award in 2013. Posted by By Christine Hauser
Posted inBetts, Dickie (1943-2024) Deaths (Obituaries) Pop and Rock Music Dickey Betts, Fiery Guitarist With Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80 He traded licks with Duane Allman and proved to be a worthy sparring partner. He also wrote, and sang, the band’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.” Posted by By Alex Williams
Posted inBooks and Literature Brooklyn (NYC) California Deaths (Obituaries) Harley-Davidson Inc Joans, Barbara (1935-2024) Motorcycles, Motor Bikes and Motorscooters Organizations, Societies and Clubs Research Barbara Joans, Anthropologist Who Studied Biker Culture, Dies at 89 In her 60s, she hit the open road on a hulking Harley-Davidson and found a new area of academic research: bikers, and in particular, women bikers. Posted by By Alex Williams
Posted inArt Deaths (Obituaries) Lighting Performance Art Theater of Eternal Music Marian Zazeela, an Artist of Light and Design, Dies at 83 She pivoted from painting to lighting exhibitions, performance art, graphic design and minimalist music, performed with her husband, the composer La Monte Young. Posted by By Walker Mimms