Saturday, July 27, 2013

JJ Cale aka John Weldon Cale

Songwriter, performer, and musician -- via CNN. One of the craftsmen of the laid-back "Tulsa sound," his songs are covered in profusion by discriminating artists everywhere.








Friday, July 26, 2013

Walter De Maria

Sculptor and composer; best known for his epic earth-art piece "The Lightning Field" -- via the L.A. Times.

 

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Mel Smith


Actor, writer, and director; best remembered in America for his role as The Albino in "the Princess Bride" -- via the Guardian.


Matt Batts

Former MLB catcher -- via the Boston Globe.

Dennis Farina

Police detective, and actor -- via the New York Times.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Page Morton Black

Singer; best known for her iconic rendition of the "Chock Full O'Nuts" jingle -- via the New York Times.



Here's Miss Morton in one of the world's most disturbing commercials --