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Jim Farber
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Linda Thompson Can’t Sing Her New Songs. Her Solution? ‘Proxy Music.’
The singer and songwriter who rose from the ’60s British folk-rock scene lost her vocals to a neurological disorder. So she wrote a batch of…
Rudolph Isley, an Original and Enduring Isley Brother, Dies at 84
He provided harmony vocals and the occasional lead. He also helped write some of the group’s biggest hits, including “Shout,” “Fight the Power” and “That…
Egos! Drama! Desmond Child, a Pop Hitmaker, Is Telling His Story.
He helped write indelible hits by Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and Ricky Martin. Now he’s written his own life story.
Robbie Robertson, Guitarist and Songwriter With the Band, Dies at 80
The music he and his bandmates made stood out by inverting the increasing volume and mania of psychedelic rock. “We just went completely left when…
Astrud Gilberto, Who Sang ‘The Girl From Ipanema,’ Dies at 83
It was the first song she ever recorded, and it played a key role in making the Brazilian sound known as bossa nova a phenomenon…
Witch, the Zamrock Band, Carries On
The group, formed in Zambia, blended psychedelic funk with African influences. At 71, its leader, Jagari Chanda, is putting out his first LP with the…
At 81, Ann-Margret Is Finally Living Her Rock ’n’ Roll Dream
The actress and musician, who first burst out in “Bye Bye Birdie” in 1963, is releasing a new album of old rock covers featuring guests…
David Crosby, Mainstay of Two Classic Rock Bands, Dies at 81
He was an original member of the Byrds and a founder of Crosby, Stills & Nash. But he was almost as well known for his…
Jeff Beck, Guitarist With a Page in Rock History, Dies at 78
His playing with the Yardbirds and as leader of his own bands brought a sense of adventure to their groundbreaking recordings.
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…