William Grimes
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Paul Morrissey, Andy Warhol’s Cinematic Collaborator, Dies at 86
In films like “Trash” and “Women in Revolt,” he brought movement, character and something resembling a story line to the Warhol film aesthetic.
William Friedkin, Director of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Exorcist,’ Dies at 87
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.
Tina Turner, Magnetic Singer of Explosive Power, Is Dead at 83
Hailed in the 1960s for dynamic performances with her husband, Ike, she became a sensation as a recording artist, often echoing her own struggles in her...
Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian Folk Singer, Dies at 84
Mr. Lightfoot’s rich baritone and gift for melodies made him one of the most popular artists of the 1970s.
Overlooked No More: Cléoma Falcon, Queen of Cajun Music
She and her husband, Joe, recorded the first commercial recording of Cajun music ever made, giving voice to French-speaking Louisiana.
Jerry Lee Lewis, a Rock ’n’ Roll Original, Dies at 87
With his pounding piano, his impassioned vocals and his incendiary performing style, Mr. Lewis lived up to his nickname, the Killer.