The last of the great Mississippi Delta bluesmen -- via the New York Times. In addition, he played with the legendary Robert Johnson, and was with him the night he died.
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, August 30, 2011
Collins "Coach" Lewis
A central figure in the culture of New Orleans -- via Louisiana Weekly. A historian, cultural preservationist, community leader, civil rights activist, proud member of the Spirit of Fi-Yi-Yi Mandigo Warriors Mardi Gras Indian gang and Tambourine and Fan, a drummer, singer and costumer.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Esther Gordy Williams
Esther with Smokey Robinson. |
Gun Hagglund aka Karin Gunvor Sjöblom Hägglund
The world's first female TV news anchor -- via alexwathen.com.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Mike Flanagan
Former MLB pitcher and broadcaster -- via USA Today. A Cy Young Award winner, All-Star and World Series ring holder -- one of the best pitchers in recent times.
Ross Barbour
Ross Barbour, the last surviving member of the original vocalise group the Four Freshmen, is pictured far leftV |
Scott Wannberg
Poet -- via the L.A. Times. Here's a nice quote from him: "If humanity had the big answers, it would probably stop scratching under its underwear and actually take time out to smell the nice coffee breeze going by in that unilateral moment of music that we are all made of. Because people are just too hung up on not listening to the music that actually is there. If they had the answers to the big questions, they could follow the music to the dance hall that never closes."
Todd Green, Jon Egging, Bryan Jensen
Todd Green -- report here. |
John Egging -- report here. |
Bryan Jensen - report here. |
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