Songwriter and guitarist -- via the New York Times. Among his hits were "Games People Play," "Walk a Mile in My Shoes," "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden," "Hush," and "Down in the Boondocks." An accomplished session musician as well, he played on Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" and Dylan's "Blonde on Blonde" album.
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.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Steve Franken
Actor -- via the New York Times. Although best known as the obnoxious Chatsworth Osborne Jr. on the TV series "Dobie Gillis," he worked extensively in film and television, in both comic and serious roles.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Roger D. Fisher
Peacemaker -- via the New York Times. Law professor by trade, Fisher was an expert in negotiation strategy and problem-solving, leading to peace agreements around the world!
Malcom Browne
Pulitzer-winning journalist and photographer -- via the Guardian. Known best for his documentation of the suicidal immolation of Vietnamese monk Thich Quang Duc.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Gustave Field aka Gustave Hirchfeld
Screenwriter -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Started out as a press photographer; pioneered the use of the 35mm camera in that work. Photographed the atomic explosion at Nagasaki from the plane that dropped the bomb.
Glenn Griffin
Music and dance critic -- via the Denver Post. For almost 40 years, an integral part of the region's critical community. Honest, accurate, and fair!
Joaquin Luis Romero Marchent
Director, screenwriter, and producer -- via westernboothill.blogspot.com. WARNING: "Cutthroats Nine" trailer not SFW or family-friendly!
It looks as though he made some remarkable Eurotrash entries in the film encyclopedia.
It looks as though he made some remarkable Eurotrash entries in the film encyclopedia.
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