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Songwriter Gerry Goffin, ex-husband of Carole King, dies at 75

Gerry Goffin's key songs written with Carole King:

"Will You Love Me Tomorrow," The Shirelles
"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," Aretha Franklin
"Take Good Care of My Baby," Bobby Vee
"The Loco-Motion," Little Eva
"Go Away Little Girl," Steve Lawrence
"Pleasant Valley Sunday," The Monkees

Gerry Goffin's key songs written without Carole King:

"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)," Diana Ross
"I've Got to Use My Imagination," Gladys Knight and the Pips
"Saving All My Love for You," Whitney Houston
"Run to Him," Bobby Vee
"Miss You Like Crazy," Natalie Cole
"Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp Bomp Bomp Bomp)," Barry Mann

Eli Wallach, aged 98.

Louis Zamperini, World War II hero and Olympian, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seventy years ago, the world was convinced that Louis Zamperini was dead. There had been no word of the track star and former Olympian since his World War II bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean. The military told his parents he was dead, and an annual collegiate track competition named one of its races in his memory.

But Zamperini was alive, and very much so. After surviving 47 days in a life raft in shark-infested waters and enduring two years as a Japanese prisoner of war, Zamperini was liberated in time to attend the second running of the invitational mile that had been named in his memory. It was a story fitting for a man who lived a life on the edge of endurance, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things - all while sustained by a hope and strength that at times seemed superhuman.

Zamperini, a war hero, Olympian and the subject of a celebrated book and upcoming movie on his harrowing story of survival against all odds, died after a long battle with pneumonia, his family said Thursday in a statement. He was 97.

Obituary

Tommy Ramone, original drummer for The Ramones, died of cancer at age 65.
I'll be drinking and singing along with the first three Ramones records tonight.
Easily one of my top 5 favorite bands and a heavy contender for the top spot.

All four of these fellas are gone now. Their impact on my life is immeasurable.

Charlie Haden - one of the best and most influential bassists in jazz.  76

I was lucky to have seen him perform several times.  He had a HUGE sound and was one of the few bassists who could grab and hold the rapt attention of an auditorium all by himself.  Also was the bassist on one of the most influential albums of all time: "The Shape of Jazz to Come" (Ornette Coleman).  Also recorded in other genres of music, and was even the leader in a country western session!

ray_afraid said:

Tommy Ramone, original drummer for The Ramones, died of cancer at age 65.
I'll be drinking and singing along with the first three Ramones records tonight.
Easily one of my top 5 favorite bands and a heavy contender for the top spot.

All four of these fellas are gone now. Their impact on my life is immeasurable.

 Damn. :(

I suppose mice everywhere are safer now. And those of you haven't seen Rock N' Roll High School, now is a good time.

Archie Andrews

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Archie Andrews died taking a bullet for his gay best friend.

The famous freckle-faced comic book icon met his demise in Wednesday’s installment of “Life with Archie” when he intervened in an assassination attempt on Kevin Keller, Archie Comics’ first openly gay character. Andrews’ death, which was first announced in April, will mark the conclusion of the series that focuses on grown-up renditions of Andrews and his Riverdale pals.
“The way in which Archie died is everything that you would expect of Archie,” said Jon Goldwater, Archie Comics publisher and co-CEO. “He died heroically. He died selflessly. He died in the manner that epitomizes not only the best of Riverdale but the best of all of us. It’s what Archie has come to represent over the past almost 75 years.”
Keller’s character first joined Veronica Lodge, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones and Reggie Mantle in the Archie Comics spin-off “Veronica” in 2010. He later appeared in his own solo title. In “Life with Archie,” Keller is a married military veteran and newly elected senator who’s pushing for more gun control in Riverdale after his husband was involved in a shooting.
“We wanted to do something that was impactful that would really resonate with the world and bring home just how important Archie is to everyone,” said Goldwater. “That’s how we came up with the storyline of saving Kevin. He could have saved Betty. He could have saved Veronica. We get that, but metaphorically, by saving Kevin, a new Riverdale is born.”
Who shot Archie? Goldwater isn’t spoiling the killer, only teasing it’s a stalker who wanted to take Keller down.
Archie’s final moments will be detailed in “Life with Archie” No. 36, while issue No. 37 will jump forward a year and focus on the Riverdale gang honouring the legacy of their red-headed pal, who first appeared in comics in 1941 and went on to become a colorful icon of wholesomeness. Other incarnations of Andrews will continue to live on in Archie Comics series.
In recent years, deaths of high-profile comic book characters like Peter “Spider-Man” Parker and Steve “Captain America” Rogers have made headlines and garnered intense reaction from fans. Goldwater notes that Andrews’ passing isn’t just a publicity stunt but also a lesson about gun violence and a declaration of diversity in the new age of Archie Comics.
“Archie was not a superhero like all the rest of the comic book characters,” said Goldwater. “He was human. He was a person. When you wounded him, he bled. He knows that. If anything, I think his death is more impactful because of that. We hope by showing how something so violent can happen to Archie, that we can — in some way — learn from him.”

R.I.P. Johnny Winter, blues legend dead at 70

Blues legend Johnny Winter has died, according to American Blues Scene. He was 70 years old.

The news was also reported by the wife of Winter’s longtime bandmate, Rick Derringer.

Born in Beaumont, Texas in 1944, Winter remained active in music for over five decades, earning acclaim as both a guitarist and record producer. His big break came while opening a show for Mike Bloomfield in 1968. Winter’s performance that evening caught the eye of Columbia Records, who quickly signed him to a contract. He was given a $600,000 advance, the largest one ever received at that time.

In the years that followed, Winter would release nearly 20 albums. He was praised for his high-energy performances and elaborate chops, leading to seven Grammy nominations and a nod as the 63rd best guitarist ever by Rolling Stone.

In addition to his solo work, Winter produced three Muddy Waters albums — 1977′s Hard Again, 1978′s I’m Ready, and 1981′s King Bee – as well as 1979′s Muddy “Mississippi” Waters – Live. Winter’s efforts as a producer earned him three Grammy Awards.

Winter is known for being an original performer at Woodstock ’69. He’s also brother of fellow music legend Edgar Winter.

Winter remained active up until his death. Not only did he have an a number of upcoming tour dates scheduled, but he was set to release a new album entitled Step Back on September 2nd.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/07/r-i-p-johnny-winter-blues-legend-dead-at-70/

I thought the Punisher had offed Archie years ago...

James Garner Dead -- Legendary Actor Dies at 86

DrCrowTStarwars said:

Oh no:(

I love The Rockford files and I can't think of a single movie he didn't improve by being in it.  This is just really sad news:(

I think I'll be watching The Great escape tonight.

 I know right. I don't think I've seen him play a bad guy. He was just so likeable and a fantastic playing the average guy.

RIP Garner.

Annoying how Archie has become as gritty as any other comic series these days. Sigh. And the whole gun control angle? Wankery.