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Donna Summer – The Voice of Disco
Written by admin on May 31, 2012 – 6:43 pm -| Harley Payette pays tribute to Donna Summer, who passed away on May 17 aged 63. |
When Louie DePalma, a character on the classic sitcom Taxi, needed a reason to avoid intimacy with his girlfriend he used Donna Summer as his excuse. Donna, he explained, was the other woman in his life. “We want to get married, but she’s always shaking it in front of other guys.”
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Doc Watson dies aged 89
Written by admin on May 30, 2012 – 10:09 pm -American folk musician, Doc Watson, died on Tuesday (May 29) at a North Carolina hospital aged 89. Watson had been in criticial condition for days, following a fall at his home in the Blue Ridge Mountains last week.
Doc Watson was one of the most important artists in traditional American folk music, inspiring generations of listeners with his lightning-fast flatpicking guitar style.
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Robin Gibb – 1949-2012
Written by admin on May 20, 2012 – 11:41 pm -Robin Gibb sadly died today after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was 62.
The family of the Bee Gees singer issued the following statement:
| “The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery.” |
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The Queen of Disco, Donna Summer, dies aged 63
Written by admin on May 17, 2012 – 8:36 pm -One of the great stars of the disco era, Donna Summer, passed away this morning at her home in Key West, Florida. The singer was 63 and had been battling cancer.
A statement from Donna’s family reads:
| “Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith. While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. Words truly can’t express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time.” |
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Booker T. bassist, Donald “Duck” Dunn, dies aged 70
Written by admin on May 13, 2012 – 7:28 pm -Donald “Duck” Dunn sadly passed away earlier today in Tokyo, Japan. As a member of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. and the MGs, Dunn played bass on some of the most memorable songs of the 1960s, behind such legendary singers as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, and Wilson Pickett.
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