Folk singer and guitarist -- via the New York Times. Although he will be remembered in shorthand as "the guy who opened Woodstock," Havens was an important bridge musically, starting off in doo-wop and moving into folk and protest music, who became an icon of world music and heartfelt, impassioned covers and originals.
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.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Carmine Infantino
Comics artist, editor, and publisher -- via the New York Times. Greatly improved the characterizations of such superheroes as The Flash, Batman, and Adam Strange co-created Deadman.
Sara Montiel aka Maria Antonia Alejandra Abad Fernández
Singer and actress -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Huge in Europe, her three American films were "Vercruz," "Serenade," and "Run of the Arrow."
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Storm Thorgerson
Graphic designer; master of the classic album cover -- via the L.A. Times. Editor's note: in 1975, I listened to "Wish You Were Here" at my friend Carl's house. No drugs, but between the music and the graphics, my life was changed forever. Trip-py . . . .
Jane Lipstone
TV exec -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Had a hand in the success of series such as "In Search of . . . " and "that's Incredible!"
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
George Allen "Pat" Summerall
Athlete and broadcaster -- via the New York Times. Kicked an amazing 49-yeard field goal in a driving snowstorm on Dec. 14, 1958 for the Giants against the Browns. Two weeks later, he took part in "The Greatest Game Ever Played" against Baltimore, a sudden-death overtime that radically ramped up football's visibility as a spectator sport.
As a broadcaster, covered primarily football; worked with Tom Brookshier and John Madden. He was the familiar voice of Ace Hardware as well. A recovered alcoholic, which is nice for him and his family.
As a broadcaster, covered primarily football; worked with Tom Brookshier and John Madden. He was the familiar voice of Ace Hardware as well. A recovered alcoholic, which is nice for him and his family.
Jack Benedick
Warrior and athlete -- via the Denver Post. A double amputee, he was one of the first adaptive skiers.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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