Novelist, essayist, and writer in many other genres -- via the Washington Post. "Terra Nostra" kicks ass.
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Donald "Duck" Dunn
Hall of Fame bassist -- via Spinner. He was part of Booker T. and the M.G.'s; he was a session player at Stax. His sounds were, are and will be influential -- a great artist.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Joyce Redman
Actress -- via the BBC. A beautiful and intensely intelligent performer on stage, and in film and television. She receive two Oscar nominations -- the first for her role as the lascivious Mrs. Waters in "Tom Jones" and the second as Desdemona's maid Emilia in Olivier's "Othello."
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Everett Lilly
Bluegrass legend -- via the Columbus, Ind. Republic. As part of the Lilly Brothers and Don Stover, one of the last of the first-generation bluegrass lights.
Ernest Douglas Warren
Founding member of the Spaniels -- via Goldmine. Originally Pookie Hudson and the Hudsonaires, this Gary, Ind. group became the first successful Midwestern doo-wop group. As well, they pioneered the lead-backup two-mic system. Warren had a fine falsetto, and he also sang lead on "Hey Sister Lizzie."
From Cracked: Can you cheat death? Sure.
Here's a lovely story about several individuals who proved (relatively) death-proof, thanks to writers Matt Piner and Matteo Gatto.
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