The Loss of a Musical Great: The Passing of Robert W. Smith
On September 21, 2023, the world of music mourned the loss of one of its most important contemporary composers when American composer Robert W. Smith passed away at the age of 63. S
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Simply the Best: Tina Tuner – an obituary.
Tina Turner’s electrifying performances and distinctive voice made her a popular figure in the music industry.
Oscar winner Burt Bacharach died
Burt Bacharach was an American composer, pianist and singer known for his work in pop music and film.
Dr phil Jack A. Bullock deceased in April 2022
Dr phil Jack A. Bullock, his correct title and name, studied at Ithaca College and the University of Miami, where he received his doctorate in 1974. After teaching in various public schools for more than a decade, he was appointed professor of music at Ithaca College. At the same time, …
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Mourning for “Grease” star Olivia Newton-John
The British-Australian actress and singer Olivia Newton-John, who became famous worldwide for her leading role in the musical adaptation “Grease”, has died. This was announced by her husband on Monday in a statement circulated on online networks. Newton-John was 73 years old, she had been battling breast cancer for around …
Send in the Clowns – a song has faded away
When one thinks of Stephen Sondheim, one hardly associates him with Bernstein’s “West Side Story”. Sondheim was brilliant as a composer as well as a lyricist, and so he provided the texts for this opera. He called Johann Sebastian Bach his model as a composer. He once claimed to have …
Happy Brithday Joseph Kreines!
Joseph Kreines is a respected composer, conductor and educator who has had an illustrious musical career in Florida and elsewhere. Born in Chicago in 1936, Kreines celebrates his 85th birthday this year. Reason enough to take a closer look at his life and work. After his musical education in his …
The vampires have danced out….
US composer Jim Steinman, who wrote hits for musicians such as Meat Loaf, Céline Dion and Bonnie Tyler, has died. The coroner’s office in the US state of Connecticut confirmed his death, according to which Steinman had died on 19 April at the age of 73. Although Jim Steinman is …
Jazz musician and film composer Lennie Niehaus died.
He was in the business for almost 60 years and contributed the soundtrack to two dozen films. At the end of May, jazz musician and composer Lennie Niehaus passed away at the age of 90. Lennie Niehaus’ musical career was very diverse and varied. After graduating from California State University-Los …
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Jazz legend Chick Corea dead at 79
The 23-time Grammy-winning artist died of a rare cancer at the age of 79 on 09.02.2021, Corea’s official Facebook page and website announced. Corea won more Grammys than any other jazz musician. Born Armando Anthony Corea in 1941 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he was considered one of the most important representatives …
