To those no longer with us....

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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby OBI-wan » Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:50 am

Lady Gaga loved him.
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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby BogDog » Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:44 pm

"Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American singer. Bennett amassed many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. He was named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree and founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, New York. He sold more than 50 million records worldwide and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bennett began singing at an early age. He fought in the final stages of World War II as a U.S. Army infantryman in the European Theater. Afterward, he developed his singing technique, signed with Columbia Records and had his first number-one popular song with "Because of You" in 1951. Several popular tracks such as "Rags to Riches" followed in early 1953. He then refined his approach to encompass jazz singing.

He reached an artistic peak in the late 1950s with albums such as The Beat of My Heart and Basie Swings, Bennett Sings. In 1962, Bennett recorded his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". His career and personal life experienced an extended downturn during the height of the rock music era. Bennett staged a comeback in the late 1980s and 1990s, putting out gold record albums again and expanding his reach to the MTV generation while keeping his musical style intact. Throughout his lifetime, he sang several duets and organized concerts with many acclaimed American and foreign singers, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, Vicente Fernández, Elena Zagorskaya, and Amy Winehouse."

MUST SEE: https://youtu.be/r6DUwMnDxEs

RIP Tony. :(
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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby Das » Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:21 pm

Ron Sexton

I know many of you won't know of him or any of his personas, but he was famous as comedian Donny Baker and his voice work on the nationally syndicated "Bob and Tom Radio Show." In many circles he was amazing and too funny. He will be missed by many who listen to that show on a daily basis.

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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby MadMax359 » Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:39 pm

Sinead O'Connor has left us
i know No One Compares to You was a bigger hit, but i always loved this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrrO4I-E8oY
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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby BogDog » Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:09 pm

Here you go then: https://youtu.be/keWnPZOd2cw

That was sweet. Thx for sharing it.


Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56, her family has confirmed.

In a statement, the singer's family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

She was best known for her single Nothing Compares 2 U, released in 1990, which went on to hit number one around the world.

The singer, who was outspoken in her social and political views, brought out 10 studio albums in all that made her a global superstar.



For those who are unfamiliar with her biggest hit: https://youtu.be/0-EF60neguk
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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby Das » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:13 am

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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby Das » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:13 am

Another sad loss in the world of music as founding member of the Eagles, Randy Meisner died of pulmonary disease yesterday. He was 77.

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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby MadMax359 » Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:51 am

others are more famous than Randy, but he gave us this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55DUaitUYTg
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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby BogDog » Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:58 am

MadMax359 wrote:others are more famous than Randy, but he gave us this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55DUaitUYTg


:D
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Re: To those no longer with us....

Postby dlodoski » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:06 pm

MadMax359 wrote:others are more famous than Randy, but he gave us this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55DUaitUYTg

And with Joe on the 12 String. :mrgreen: Thanks for the link. :-)
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