Magere Hein 1,400 Posted June 14, 2015 Dutch singer/songwriter Heinz Hermann Polzer, aka Drs. P is dead at 95: http://historiek.net/taalvirtuoos-en-liedjesmaker-drs-p-95-overleden/50811/(dutch link) I'm very sad to learn this. While his work is a bit of an acquired taste, it's briliant. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 2, 2015 Red Lane, country songwriter, 76. http://www.cmt.com/news/1755845/famed-songwriter-red-lane-dead-at-76/ Here's one of his: https://youtu.be/M2zUrXB2Wd8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 9, 2015 I just discovered both members of this old songwriting partnership are still alive: Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. They wrote hits for Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Cliff Richard, Dean Martin and Elvis Presley amongst others. Both of them were born in 1918. Here is an interview with Tepper from Elvis' official site: http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/songwriter_sid_tepper_reminisces_about_elvis.shtml After the death of Sid Tepper earlier this year, Roy C Bennett has decided to join him in dying. He was 97. http://variety.com/2015/music/people-news/roy-c-bennett-dies-at-97-wrote-songs-for-sinatra-elvis-the-beatles-1201537186/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 10, 2015 Songwriters Hall Of Famer Michael Masser, wrote The Greatest Love Of All amongst others, dead at 74. http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2015/07/10/greatest-love-writer-michael-masser-dies-rancho-mirage/29949377/ Co-wrote Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You Are Going To): https://youtu.be/c3uatcJqt54 Well he's going somewhere we are not for the moment... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 12, 2015 Ernie Maresca, who wrote Runaround Sue and The Wanderer for Dion and The Belmonts, 76. http://www.oldiesmusic.com/news.htm Here is the man himself though, singing his song Shout Shout (Knock Yourself Out): https://youtu.be/hxDRIaxSDB0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted July 15, 2015 Hmm ok, the songwriter who composed songs for ISIS execution videos, Maher Meshaal, dies in a drone strike: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3161147/His-biggest-hit-Song-writer-composed-anthems-evil-ISIS-execution-videos-blown-drone-strike.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mijkediablo 79 Posted July 17, 2015 Billy Meshel, former head of BMG Music Publishing and accomplished writer, dead at 82. His songs include Time To Change, Dear Mrs Applebee, and Come Live Your Life With Me (Godfather Waltz). http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6634551/billy-meshel-dies-bmg-publishing-arista-exec-songwriter-dead?utm_source=twitter David Garrick, Dear Mrs Applebee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v15AmbPrSM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 18, 2015 Billy Meshel, former head of BMG Music Publishing and accomplished writer, dead at 82. His songs include Time To Change, Dear Mrs Applebee, and Come Live Your Life With Me (Godfather Waltz). http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6634551/billy-meshel-dies-bmg-publishing-arista-exec-songwriter-dead?utm_source=twitter David Garrick, Dear Mrs Applebee So we are certain this Meshel and the previous post's Meshaal aren't referring to the same dude cuz that's beyond coincidental. That's eerie. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 19, 2015 Perry "Buddy" Buie, US songwriter associated with Roy Orbison, The Classics IV and The Atlanta Rhythm Section. http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/songwriter-buddy-buie-from-dothan-dies/article_78f85ae6-2d93-11e5-bdd1-3f3fe9b23552.html Traces: https://youtu.be/gyxpQO0YYQo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 20, 2015 Wayne Carson, US songsmith famous for the Willie Nelson song Always on My Mind and the Box Tops/Joe Cocker hit The Letter, 72. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/07/20/wayne-carson-always--my-mind--letter-dies/30415693/ The Letter: https://youtu.be/HIWY8UyW9bw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 21, 2015 Wayne Carson, US songsmith famous for the Willie Nelson song Always on My Mind and the Box Tops/Joe Cocker hit The Letter, 72. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/07/20/wayne-carson-always--my-mind--letter-dies/30415693/ The Letter: https://youtu.be/HIWY8UyW9bw Always on My Mind was also recorded by Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Pet Shop Boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 21, 2015 Wayne Carson, US songsmith famous for the Willie Nelson song Always on My Mind and the Box Tops/Joe Cocker hit The Letter, 72. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/07/20/wayne-carson-always--my-mind--letter-dies/30415693/ The Letter: Always on My Mind was also recorded by Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Pet Shop Boys. Wayne Carson, US songsmith famous for the Willie Nelson song Always on My Mind and the Box Tops/Joe Cocker hit The Letter, 72. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/07/20/wayne-carson-always--my-mind--letter-dies/30415693/ The Letter: Always on My Mind was also recorded by Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Pet Shop Boys. Whoa...according to tweets in article Duane Eddy is alive. Chalk him up for my personal 'surprised to find they were alive' list. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 21, 2015 Wayne Carson, US songsmith famous for the Willie Nelson song Always on My Mind and the Box Tops/Joe Cocker hit The Letter, 72. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/07/20/wayne-carson-always--my-mind--letter-dies/30415693/ The Letter: Always on My Mind was also recorded by Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Pet Shop Boys. Wayne Carson, US songsmith famous for the Willie Nelson song Always on My Mind and the Box Tops/Joe Cocker hit The Letter, 72. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/07/20/wayne-carson-always--my-mind--letter-dies/30415693/ The Letter: Always on My Mind was also recorded by Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Pet Shop Boys. Whoa...according to tweets in article Duane Eddy is alive. Chalk him up for my personal 'surprised to find they were alive' list. SC Yes, Duane Eddy is alive and well. However he suffered a huge set back (financially and emotionally) a few years ago when he lost 32 of his guitars (many of them very valuable) in a flood that hit Nashville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 21, 2015 Wayne Carson, US songsmith famous for the Willie Nelson song Always on My Mind and the Box Tops/Joe Cocker hit The Letter, 72. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/07/20/wayne-carson-always--my-mind--letter-dies/30415693/ The Letter: Always on My Mind was also recorded by Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Pet Shop Boys. Wayne Carson, US songsmith famous for the Willie Nelson song Always on My Mind and the Box Tops/Joe Cocker hit The Letter, 72. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/07/20/wayne-carson-always--my-mind--letter-dies/30415693/ The Letter: Always on My Mind was also recorded by Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Pet Shop Boys. Whoa...according to tweets in article Duane Eddy is alive. Chalk him up for my personal 'surprised to find they were alive' list. SC Yes, Duane Eddy is alive and well. However he suffered a huge set back (financially and emotionally) a few years ago when he lost 32 of his guitars (many of them very valuable) in a flood that hit Nashville. He's big mates with DJ Bob Harris (amazingly still alive since that deep "whispering Bob" voice owes a lot to his love of a smoke), Bob meets Duane every time Bob heads to Nashville and tends to mention it on his show afterwards. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 21, 2015 And, Dick Dale (b.1937) and a more "out there" guitarist than Duane Eddy is also still breathing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 22, 2015 And, Dick Dale (b.1937) and a more "out there" guitarist than Duane Eddy is also still breathing.I knew this one as Mr Dale has toured the US as recently as a year ago. That said, and not from lack of trying, I've nay seen him to date. Along those lines, Buddy Guy is in town this weekend, but $60?!!! Looks like I'm passing. Go ahead call me a cheap fuck, but c'mon that's ridiculous.SirC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 22, 2015 And, Dick Dale (b.1937) and a more "out there" guitarist than Duane Eddy is also still breathing.I knew this one as Mr Dale has toured the US as recently as a year ago. That said, and not from lack of trying, I've nay seen him to date. Along those lines, Buddy Guy is in town this weekend, but $60?!!! Looks like I'm passing. Go ahead call me a cheap fuck, but c'mon that's ridiculous.SirC It depends on who's paying. 10 years ago I paid a total of $54 to see B.B. King, Etta James, and Al Green. If it's the Blues Festival that Buddy is playing in, the additional bands / acts might make the $60 seem a decent price to pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 23, 2015 And, Dick Dale (b.1937) and a more "out there" guitarist than Duane Eddy is also still breathing. I knew this one as Mr Dale has toured the US as recently as a year ago. That said, and not from lack of trying, I've nay seen him to date. Along those lines, Buddy Guy is in town this weekend, but $60?!!! Looks like I'm passing. Go ahead call me a cheap fuck, but c'mon that's ridiculous.SirC It depends on who's paying. 10 years ago I paid a total of $54 to see B.B. King, Etta James, and Al Green. If it's the Blues Festival that Buddy is playing in, the additional bands / acts might make the $60 seem a decent price to pay. Oh sure a lineup like that would be super. No he's alone playing a casino holds maybe 1000-1500. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 29, 2015 And, Dick Dale (b.1937) and a more "out there" guitarist than Duane Eddy is also still breathing. Here's a story on Dick Dale, talking about his myriad health issues. http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/at-78-and-with-a-myriad-of-health-issues-surf-rock-legend-dick-dale-plays-through-the-pain/Content?oid=1843341 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted July 29, 2015 And, Dick Dale (b.1937) and a more "out there" guitarist than Duane Eddy is also still breathing. Here's a story on Dick Dale, talking about his myriad health issues. http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/at-78-and-with-a-myriad-of-health-issues-surf-rock-legend-dick-dale-plays-through-the-pain/Content?oid=1843341 Wow, it sounds like he could drop dead any minute, but he needs to continue playing for the money, so he'll probably die on stage. But at least, he has a motivation to live on, that's always good for your life expectancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted August 3, 2015 Reddit has now found out about Dick Dale's condition. Some people have seen him recently and describe his health. Will there be a kickstarter for him? http://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/3fjyg0/at_78_dick_dale_suffers_from_renal_failure/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted August 7, 2015 Greek songwriter and member of WWII resistance, Kostas Virvos, is dead at 89: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/08/07/famous-folk-songwriter-kostas-virvos-passes-away/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted August 7, 2015 French songwriter Frank Gérald, whose songs were interpreted mainly by continental singers like Nana Mouskourri, Mirelle Mathieu or Brigitte Bardot has died at 87: http://www.ouest-france.fr/musique-deces-de-frank-gerald-auteur-de-nombreux-succes-des-annees-60-3607997(link in french) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted August 19, 2015 Danny Sembello, producer for such as George Benson, Grammy winner for his work on Beverly Hills Cop and writer for such as Irene Cara, Jeffrey Osborne and Chaka Khan, drowned. http://www.soultracks.com/story-danny-sembello-dies Here is one of his compositions, Neutron Dance for the Pointer Sisters: https://youtu.be/i-jdhorGtQI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted August 19, 2015 Walter Scott, the man who wrote Burning Bridges and whose descendents are mostly music performers, dies at 89. http://wvxu.org/post/burning-bridges-composer-walter-scott-dies-89#stream/0 Burning Bridges: https://youtu.be/gsL01ftxCrs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
