Obituaries
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Liz Anderson
(81), singer ("Mama Spank" and "The Wife Of The Party"), songwriter, and the mother of country star Lynn Anderson, whose songs have been recorded by Merle Haggard ("My Friends Are Gonna Be Strangers"), Tammy
Wynette, Bill Anderson, Skeeter Davis, Charley Pride, Brenda Lee, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Kitty Wells, Ernest Tubb, Norma Jean, Conway Twitty and Connie Smith. In Roseau, Minnesota, USA, of heart
failure
Ruth Roberts
(84), songwriter of such hits as "Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues" and "Meet The Mets", and whose songs have been recorded by Hugo Winterhalter, Arthur Godfrey, The McGuire Sisters, Buddy Holly, Jerry Vale,
Jimmy Dean, Steve Allen, Sarah Vaughn, Teresa Brewer and The Beatles. In New York, USA, following a heart attack
Fred Steiner
(88), composer who wrote the theme for "The Rocky And Bullwinkle Show" and "Park Avenue Beat" which was the theme song for TV's "Perry Mason", as well as music for TV's "Lost In Space", "Dynasty", "The
Twilight Zone" and "Amazing Stories". In New York, USA, following a stroke
Eddie Burris
(79), drummer and songwriter ("Okie From Muskogee"), who worked with Merle Haggard & The Strangers. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA,
following a heart attack
Hazel Dickens
(76), singer and songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Kathy Mattea. In Mercer County, West Virginia, USA, following a stroke
Dolores Fuller
(88), movie actress ("Glen Or Glenda", "Jail Bait"), and songwriter, whose hits include "Rock-a-Hula Baby" and "Someone
To Tell It To", and whose songs have been recorded by Nat King Cole, Shelley Fabares, Terry Stafford, Peggy Lee and
Elvis Presley. In Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, of heart failure
Lee Pockriss
(87), songwriter whose jots include "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and "Leader Of The Laundromat", and whose songs have been recorded
by Paul Evans, The Cuff Links, Anita Bryant, Brian Hyland, Perry Como, Shelley Fabares and The Detergents. In
Hartford, Connecticut, USA, following a heart attack
Dobie Gray
(71), singer and songwriter of such hits as "The In Crowd" and "Drift Away", and whose songs have been recorded by Don Williams, Ray Charles, George Jones, Charley
Pride and Johnny Mathis. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer
Ralph MacDonald
(67), drummer, and songwriter of such hits as "Just The Two Of Us" and "Where Is The Love", and who worked with Burt Bacharach, David Bowie,
Quincy Jones, Carole King, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, The Average White Band, James Taylor, Art
Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Amy Winehouse, George Benson, Hall & Oates . In Stamford, Connecticut, USA, of lung cancer
Andrew Gold
(60), singer-songwriter ("Thank You For Being A Friend" and "Lonely Boy"), a member of Bryndle ("Woke Up This Morning") and Wax ("Right Between The Eyes" and "Bridge To Your Heart") who worked with Linda Ronstadt ("You're No Good" and "When Will I Be Loved"), Stephen Bishop, John Lennon, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Paul McCartney, 10cc, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Ringo Starr and Art Garfunkel. Son of singer Marni Nixon and composer Ernest Gold. In Burbank, USA, of heart failure
Fred Imus
(69), songwriter of such hits as "I Don't Want To Have To Marry You" (Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius), In Tucson, Arizona, USA, of heart failure
Billy Grammer
(86), songwriter and singer ("Gotta Travel On" and "I Wanna Go Home"). In Benton, Illinois, USA, of natural causes
Betty Thatcher
(67), songwriter whose hits include Renaissance's "Northern Lights" and "Bonjour Swansong", as well as songs for Annie Haslam and Don Airey, In London, UK, of cancer
Jerry Leiber
(78), songwriter and producer who co-wrote, "Hound Dog" and "Stand By Me", and whose songs have been recorded by The Coasters, Big Mama Thornton, The Drifters, Conway Twitty, Joni Mitchell, Count Basie, Dion, Elkie Brooks, The Robins, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, The Monkees, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Cheers, Edith Piaf, The Clovers, Stealers Wheel, Johnny Cash, Muddy Waters, The Everly Brothers, John Mellencamp, Ray Charles, John Lennon, Donald Fagen, Ben E. King, Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Buddy Holly and Bobby Darin. In Los Angeles, USA, of
cardiopulmonary failure
Nicholas Ashford
(69), singer and songwriter, one half of the duo Ashford & Simpson ("Solid" and "I'll Find You"), and who wrote songs with his wife Valerie Simpson that were recorded by Ray Charles, The 5th Dimension, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Teddy Pendergrass, Chaka Khan, Rufus, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. In New York, USA, of throat cancer
Jack Hayes
(92), composer and bandleader who rote music for the films, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "The Color Purple", and who worked with Leo Shuken on the films "Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid" and "The Magnificent Seven" as well as TV's "The Virginian" and "Gunsmoke". In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA, of heart failure
Gene McDaniels
(76), singer and songwriter whose hits include "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay", "Chip Chip" and "Tower Of Strength", and whose songs have been recorded by Roberta Flack and Eddie Harris. In Maine, USA, of heart failure
Jerry Ragovoy
(81), songwriter and producer who wrote "Time Is On My Side" and "Cry Baby" and whose songs have been recorded by The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Foghat, Janis Joplin, Manfred Mann, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, B. B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Garnet Mimms And The Enchanters, Barry White, The
Drifters, The Move, Bonnie Tyler, The James Gang, Jimi Hendrix, Barbara Acklin, Diana Ross and The Small Faces. In Philadelphia, USA, following a stroke
Amy Winehouse
(27), regarded as the most talented female songwriter of her generation, and a member of the ISA's Songwriter Hall Of Fame, her album "Back To Black" resulted in six Grammy Award nominations and she won the Ivor Novello Award three times, in 2004 for Best Contemporary Song for "Stronger Than Me", in 2007 for "Rehab", and finally in 2008 for "Love Is a Losing Game". In London, UK, of natural causes
Terry Oates
(74), musician and music publisher, who founded Eaton Music in 1975, signing Harry Nilsson, Jimmy Webb and Status Quo . Greatly admired by songwriters for his integrity and kindness. In London, UK, of natural causes
Johnny Preston
(72), singer and songwriter whose hits include "Running Bear" and "Cradle Of Love". In Beaumont, Texas, USA. of heart failure
Hugh Martin
(97), composer and vocal coach who co-wrote, "The Trolley Song" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", and worked with Judy Garland. In Encinitas, California, USA, of heart failure
Joe Morello
(83), drummer and composer, who worked with The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Hank Garland And The Grand Old Opry, Tal Farlow, Stan Kenton, Art Pepper, Howard McGhee, Marian McPartland and The Dave Brubeck Quartet. In Irvington, New Jersey, USA, of heart failure
Big Jack Johnson
(71), singer, guitarist and songwriter, who was a member of Frank Frost And The Night Hawks, Big Jack Johnson And The Oilers and The Jelly Roll Kings ("The Jelly Roll King" and "Catfish Blues"). In Memphis, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure
Argentino Luna
(70), singer-songwriter who wrote "Mire Que Lindo Es Mi País Paisano" and "Desde El Recuerdo Te Canto". In Buenos Aires, Argentina, of cancer
Ralph Mooney
(83), steel guitarist and songwriter who co-wrote one of country music's biggest hits "Crazy Arms", and who worked with Buck Owens, Wynn Stewart, Wanda Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart and Merle Haggard. In Kennedale, Texas, USA, of cancer
Johnny Pearson
(86), pianist and composer, who worked with The Rhythm Makers, The Malcolm Mitchell Trio, The Romance In Rhythm Orchestra, The Peter York Concert Orchestra, Sounds Orchestral, The Johnny Pearson Orchestra, Cilla Black and The Top Of The Pops Orchestra, and whose compositions were used as the theme music for such TV shows as "3-2-1", "All Creatures Great And Small", "Captain Pugwash", "Monday Night Football", "Mary Mungo & Midge" and ITN's "News at Ten". In London, UK
Roberto Pregadio
(82), pianist and composer, who was a member of Sestetto Swing, while co-writing the theme for the film, "The Forgotten Pistolero", as well as composing music for many other films including, "Il Sorriso Della Iena"," Last House On The Beach" and "Quello Sporco Disertore". In Rome, Italy, of cancer
Harley Allen
(55), singer, songwriter and guitarist who worked with The Allen Brothers, and shoe songs have been recorded by Alan Jackson ("Everything I Love"), George Jones ("The Man He Was"), Alison Krauss, Linda Ronstadt, Ricky Skaggs , Garth Brooks and Dierks Bentley, In Brentwood, Tennessee, USA, of cancer
Ronnie Scaife
(63), singer and songwriter who co-wrote "Me And The I.R.S." and "Patsy Come Home" and whose songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Diamond Rio, Conway Twitty, Mel McDaniel and Johnny Paycheck. A cousin of Music Row producer, Joe Scaife, he died in Perry County, Tennessee, USA, following a brain haemorrhage
Charlie Louvin
(84), singer and songwriter ("Ira" and "Great Atomic Power"), who was one of The Louvin Brothers ("Little Reasons" and "Are You Teasing Me"), as well as being an Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Inductee, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee and Nashville's Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Wartrace, Tennessee, USA, of pancreatic cancer
John Barry
(77), composer and conductor, who led The John Barry Orchestra ("Beat For Beatniks" and "Never Let Go"). and wrote music for films including eleven James Bond movies, as well as "Born Free" and "Dances With Wolves". In Glen Cove, New York USA, following a heart attack
John Strauss
(91), composer and pianist who wrote the theme for TV's "The Phil Silvers Show" and co-wrote the theme for "Car 54, Where Are You?", as well as producing the soundtrack for the film "Amadeus". He was also the music editor for the films "Bananas" and "The Blues Brothers". In West Los Angeles, California, USA, of Parkinson's disease
Todd Cerney
(58), musician and songwriter who co-wrote Steve Holy's, "Good Morning Beautiful" and The Restless Heart's "I'll Still Be Loving You", and who worked with The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble, Thom Shepherd And The Nashville Songwriters Band, The Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers and Levon Helm. His songs have been recorded by Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Four Tops, Ty Herndon and Cheap Trick. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer
Susan Rotolo
(67), who appeared on the album cover of "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" and has been credited as the inspiration for Bob Dylan's songs, "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" and "Boots Of Spanish Leather". She wrote the book "A Freewheelin' Time: A Memoir Of Greenwich Village In The Sixties" and was married to film editor, Enzo Bartoccioli. In Manhattan, New York, USA, of lung cancer
Linda Hargrove
(61), singer songwriter )"Love Was Once Around The Dance Floor", "Tennessee Whiskey" and "Just Get Up and Close the Door"), and whose songs have been recorded by George Jones, Leon Russell, Michael Nesmith, Al Green, Tammy Wynette, David Allan Coe, Asleep At The Wheel, Lynn Anderson, Ernest Tubb, Tanya Tucker, Tommy James, and Johnny Rodriguez. In Tallahassee, Florida, USA, from complications from a bone marrow transplant.
George David Weiss
(89), songwriter who wrote Elvis Presley's, "Can't Help Falling In Love" and Louis Armstrong's
"What A Wonderful World" as well as collaborating on such Broadway musicals as "Mr Wonderful" and "Maggie
Flynn", and whose songs have been recorded by Dinah Washington, The Stylistics, Ella Fitzgerald, Tennessee Ernie
Ford, Sammy Davis Jr., Perry Como, Nat "King" Cole, Joey Ramone, Patti Page, Sarah Vaughan, Tom Jones, Mel
Torme and Kay Starr. A Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Oldwick, New Jersey, USA, of heart failure
Chris Dedrick
(62), singer and songwriter who was a member of Free Design ("Don't Turn Away" and "Kites Are Fun") as
well as writing music for such films as "The Saddest Music In The World" and "Childstar". Chris also worked with The
Canadian Brass, Barry Mann, Peter, Paul And Mary, The Star-Scape Singers, Melissa Manchester, Simon And
Garfunkel and James Taylor. In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, of cancer
Ben Keith
(73), steel guitarist, singer and songwriter who was a member of The Pegi Young Band as well as working with Neil Young, Otis Blanton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Ann Murray, Ringo Starr, Lonnie Mack, The Band, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy
Cline, Ian And Sylvia, Terry Reid, Paul Butterfield, Emmylou Harris, Todd Rundgren, Mother Earth, Warren Zevon,
J.J. Cale, David Crosby and Graham Nash. At the Broken Arrow Ranch in California, USA, following a heart
attack
Murray Deutch
(90), music industry executive, singer, pianist, and music publisher, who helped with the
career of Buddy Holly And The Crickets while head of the music publishing company Peer-Southern International.
Later he headed up the music division at United Artists, before founding the publishing company, Buttermilk Sky.
Murray was the husband of actress, Lea Thompson, father of film director, Howard Deutch and brother-in-law of actor,
Robert Walden. In Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, following a heart attack
Solomon Burke
(70), singer and songwriter of such hits as "Cry To Me" and "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love", who worked with Patty Loveless, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin and Gillian Welch and whose songs have been covered by The Rolling Stones, Wilson
Pickett and Otis Redding. A Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee, Solomon Burke died at Schipol Airport,
Amsterdam, Netherlands, following a heart attack
Neil Richardson
(80), composer, arranger and clarinetist, who led
The Neil Richardson Singers and worked with Neil Diamond, The BBC Radio Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, Vic Damone
and George Shearing. He also wrote for radio, TV and film, and for both The King Singers and The Swingle Singers. In
Nerja, Spain, of heart failure.
Dale Hawkins
(74), singer, guitarist and songwriter ("Suzy Q" and "Wildcat Tamer"), who went on the produce The
Five Americans ("Western Union"), John Fred & His Playboy Band ("Judy In Disguise"), Jon & Robin, Bruce Channel,
The Dolls, Ronnie Self, The Festivals, James Bell, The Gentrys and The Uniques, as well as working with Michael
Nesmith and Harry Nillson. In Goldmine, Louisiana, USA, of colon cancer
Nathan Scott
(95), composer, arranger and conductor who wrote music for such TV shows as "Dragnet", "My Three Sons", "Rawhide", "Lassie", "Have Gun Will Travel", "The Twilight Zone", "The Untouchables" and "Wagon Train". In Los Angeles, California, USA, of heart failure
Paul Sharfick
(29), songwriter and member of The Dudes Of Lord. In Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, of gunshot
wounds following a bank robbery carried out by Mr. Sharfick
Paul Dunlap
(91), pianist and composer whose compositions for over 200 films and TV shows included scores for the films "Three Stooges In Orbit" and for Abbott And Costello's last movie "Dance With Me, Henry". In Palm Springs, California, of heart failure
Elliot Willensky
(66), songwriter and pianist who wrote "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful" and "Got To Be There" and whose songs
have been recorded by Chaka Khan, Smokey Robinson, The Fifth Dimension, Gladys Knight, Jermaine Jackson,
Whitney Houston, Thelma Houston, Syreeta and Jerry Butler
Eddie Carroll
(77), Canadian actor, comedian and songwriter, who wrote The Lettermen's "How Is Julie". In New York City, USA, of heart failure
Gene Lees
(82), writer, critic and lyricist who collaborated with Antonio Carlos Jobim to write "Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars" which has been recorded by Diana Krall, Peggy Lee, Queen Latifah, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. In Ojai, California, USA,
following a stroke
Ernie Harwell
(92), songwriter and sportscaster who wrote Homer And Jethro's "Upside Down"
and B.J. Thomas's "I Dont Know Any Better", as well as being a National Sportscasters Hall Of Fame Inductee and
Michigan Sports Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Washington, Georgia, USA, of heart failure
Butch White
(71), singer and
songwriter who wrote Lee Andrews And The Hearts "Teardrops" and worked with The Lee Andrews Group and The
Larks. In Philadelphia, USA, following a clot on his lung
Richard Delvy
(68), drummer, songwriter and producer,
and a member of The Bel-Airs ("Mr. Moto") and The Challengers who went on to produce The Chambers Brothers and
The Outsiders, as well as writing the theme for the film "The Green Slime" and music for the cartoons "The Archies". In
Los Angeles, California, USA, of heart failure.
Hank Cochran
(75), singer, guitarist and songwriter ("Sally Was a Good Old Girl" and "I Just Burned A Dream") as
well as being half half of the duo The Cochran Brothers (with Eddie Cochran - to whom he was not however related).
His songs have been recorded by Patsy Cline ("I Fall To Pieces"), Elvis Costello, George Strait, Burl Ives ("A Little
Bitty Tear"), Ray Price ("Make The World Go Away"), Ronnie Milsap, Mickey Gilley, Natalie Cole, Dean Martin,
Merle Haggard ("It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad)"), Elvis Presley, Linda Ronstadt and Eddy Arnold ("I Want To Go
With You"). A Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee and Mississippi Music Hall Of Fame Inductee. In
Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA, of pancreatic cancer
Margaret Ann Rich
(77), songwriter who wrote songs for
her husband Charlie Rich ("A Sunday Kind Of Woman" and "Nothing In The World") and whose work has been
recorded by Ricky Van Shelton ("Life Has Its Little Ups And Downs"), Tom Jones ("Field Of Yellow Daisies"), Kris
Kristofferson ("A Part Of Your Life"), Rita Coolidge and Bobby "Blue" Bland. Founding member of The Memphis
chapter of The National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences. In Germantown, Tennessee, USA, of heart
failure
George Richey
(75), songwriter, producer, manager, keyboardist and fiddler who co-wrote Tammy
Wynette's "Til I Can Make It On My Own" and "A Picture Of Me (Without You)" and who worked with Ringo Starr,
Tommy James, Marty Robbins, Lefty Frizzell and Kenny Rodgers. His songs have been recorded by George Jones,
Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson, Lynn Anderson, Ferlin Husky, Dwight Yoakam, Tanya Tucker, Dottie West and Barbara
Mandrell, and he also managed Tammy Wynette to whom he had been married. In Promised Land, Arkansas, USA, of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bobby Hebb
(72), singer, songwriter, trumpeter and guitarist ("Sunny" and
"A Satisfied Mind") as well as working with Bo Diddley ("Diddley Daddy") and Roy Acuff in The Smoky Mountain
Boys. His songs have been recorded by Dusty Springfield, The Classics IV, Electric Flag, James Brown, Cher, Lou
Rawls ("A Natural Man"), Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Del Shannon and Nick Cave.
In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure
Kenny Edwards
(64), guitarist, bassist, singer and songwriter ("The
Sky Keeps Falling" and "Gone Again"), and a member of The Stone Poneys ("Different Drum" and "Long Long Time")
and Bryndle ("I Want To Touch You" and "Just Can't Walk Away"), and who worked with Stevie Nicks, Don Henley,
Warren Zevon, Bonnie Raitt, Rita Coolidge, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Barbi Benton and Emmylou Harris. In Santa
Barbara, California, USA, of cancer.
Cor Aaftink
(76), record producer, lyricist and co-founder of the production company Corduroy who produced BZN.
In Amsterdam, Netherlands, following a heart attack
Tony Clarke
(69), guitarist and songwriter (Malcolm Roberts' "Our Song"), and a session musician for Decca Records who produced The Moody Blues, The Equals, Providence, Clannad, Pinkerton's Colours, Rick Wakeman, Nicky Hopkins and The Four Tops. In London, UK, of heart failure
Neil Christian
(67), singer and songwriter ("That's Nice" and "Two At A Time"), who led Neil Christian And The Crusaders, managed Crushed Butler and worked with Jimmy Page and Richie Blackmore. In London, UK
Willie Mitchell
(82), songwriter, trumpeter, producer and arranger ("30-60-90", "Soul Serenade" and "20-75") who worked with and produced Al Green, O. V. Wright, Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Ann Peebles, Syl Johnson, Jimmy McCracklin, Betty Everett, Pops Staples, 5 Royales, Little Jimmy King, Preston Shannon, Ike Turner, John Mayer and Buddy Guy and worked for Waylo, The Home Of The Blues, and Hi Records. In Memphis, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure
Bobby Charles
who wrote under the name Robert Charles Guidry (72), singer and songwriter who penned
Fats Domino's "Walking To New Orleans" and Bill Haley And The Comets' "See You Later Alligator", worked with
Dr. John, The Band and Clarence "Frogman" Henry and whose songs have been recorded Kris Kristofferson, Ray
Charles, Delbert McClinton, Etta James and Gatemouth Brown. A Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Inductee, he died in
Abbeville, Louisiana, USA, following a heart attack
Chilton Searcy Price
(96), songwriter, whose hits include "Slow Poke" and "You Belong To Me" and whose songs have been recorded by Doris Day, Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Joni James, The Duprees, Johnny Mathis, Paul Anka, Tori Amos, Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart, Jo Stafford, Dean Martinand Ella Fitzgerald. In Louisville, Kentucky, USA, of natural causes
Alistair Hulett
(59), singer, guitarist and songwriter ("Everyone I Know" and "Almost Unintentional"), who was a member of Roaring Jack ("Yuppietown" and "The Lass Behind The Beertaps") and who worked with Dave Swarbrick ("Don't Sign Up For War" and "The Granite Cage"). In Glasgow, Scotland, of liver failure
Johnny Dankworth
(83), saxophonist. clarinettist and composer, who led The Dankworth Seven, worked with Charlie Parker, Clark Terry, Lionel Hampton, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Herbie Hancock, Dudley Moore and Sidney Bechet, and penned music for TVs, "The Avengers" and "Tomorrow's World", and was married to singer, Cleo Laine. In Woodford, Essex, UK
Vic Chesnutt
(45), singer, songwriter and guitarist ("Isadora Duncan" and "Flirted With You All My Life"), and a member of Brute ("All Kinds" and "Let's Get Down To Business"), The La-Dee-Das, The Amorphous Strums, and who
also worked with Elf Power, Lambchop, Widespread Panic, Van Dyke Parks, Michael Stipe, Victoria Williams, Bill
Frisell, Thee Silver Mt. Zion, Godspeed You, Black Emperor, Guy Piccioto, The Cowboy Junkies and Liz Durrett, as well as appearing in the film "Sling Blade". In Athens, Georgia, by suicide
Eric Woolfson
(64), singer, songwriter and pianist who co-founded The Alan Parsons Project ("Time" and "Eye In The Sky") and collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and whose songs have been recorded by Peter Noone, Marianne Faithfull, Frank Ifield, Dave Berry, Joe Dassin, Marmalade and The Tremeloes. In London, UK, of cancer
Teddy Vann
(75), songwriter and producer who co-wrote Johnny Thunder's "Loop De Loop" and Luther Vandross' "The Power Of Love /Love Power")
and who worked with Roberta Meshel, Lou Donaldson. John Fogerty and Donna Summers. In New York City, USA, of
cancer
Cliff Crofford
(80), songwriter, singer, trumpet player and guitarist who worked with The Orange Blossom
Playboys, The Jimmy Thomason Band, Billy Mize ("Tell Him No") and The Beardsley Ball Room as well as appearing
in the films "Every Which Way But Loose" and "Smokey And The Bandit II". In Rochester, Texas, USA, following a
stroke
Norton Buffalo
(58), singer, songwriter and harmonica player ("The Odds Are Against Us" and "Ain't No
Bread In The Breadbox"), and who was also a member of High Noon, The Knockouts, Norton & Friends and The
Stampede as well as working with Clover, The Moonlighters, Elvin Bishop, The Steve Miller Band ("Winter Time" and
"The Stake"), Commander Cody And His Lost Planet Airmen, The Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Judy
Collins, Amy Grant, George Kahumoku Jr. and Ramblin' Jack Elliott. In Paradise, California, USA, following a heart
attack
Luther Dixon
(77), singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist who co-wrote Top Ten hits for Gene McDaniels
("A Hundred Pounds Of Clay"), The Crests' ("Sixteen Candles") and The Shirelles' ("Tonight's The Night") as well as
working with The Four Buddies, The Barons and The Buddies For Glory. In Jacksonville, Florida, USA, following a
heart attack
Johnny Mullins
(86), songwriter and guitarist who wrote Emmy Lou Harris' "Blue Kentucky Girl", Porter
Wagoner's "Company's Comin" and Loretta Lynn's "Success") and was a Missouri Writers Hall of Fame Inductee. In
Springfield, Missouri, USA of Alzheimers disease.
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