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Earl Scruggs remembered by Dierks Bentley, Steve Martin

By doris | Published: March 29, 2012

Full Story at CBSNews.com (CBS/AP) It may be impossible to overstate the importance of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs to American music. A pioneering banjo player who helped create modern country music, his sound is instantly recognizable and as intrinsically wrapped in the tapestry of the genre as Johnny Cash’s baritone or Hank Williams’ heartbreak. Pictures: [...]

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Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack dies in Wyoming of cancer

By doris | Published: March 13, 2012

Full Story at latimes.com SONOMA, California (AP)—Longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack has died at age 65. The band’s manager, Bruce Cohn, said in a statement that Hossack died of cancer Monday in his home in Wyoming.

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Whitney Houston’s family opens up to Oprah about her death, legacy

By doris | Published: March 12, 2012

Full Story at TODAYEntertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com Whitney Houston’s family has offered few words since the singer’s untimely passing in February, but opened up for the first time on Sunday in a sentimental interview with Oprah Winfrey for OWN Speaking on the revelation and impact of Houston’s death, her relationship with Bobby Brown, and even the leaked casket [...]

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‘Disco Inferno’ singer Jimmy Ellis dies at 74

By doris | Published: March 11, 2012

Full Story at Entertainment. msnbc.com Disco has lost one of its greats. On Thursday, Jimmy Ellis passed away at the age of 74 in South Carolina. PHOTOS: Us’ tribute to stars we lost in 2011 Ellis was one of the original longstanding members of The Trammps, one of the first disco groups that rose to [...]

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Guitarist Ronnie Montrose dies at 64

By doris | Published: March 9, 2012

Full Story at Entertainment.msnbc.msn.com Ronnie Montrose, who is best known for his fiery guitar work as a member of the band Montrose, died Saturday. It is believed that the cause of death was prostate cancer, which he had been battling for the past few years. “A few months ago, we held a surprise party for [...]

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Davy Jones to be cremated; funeral set for this week

By doris | Published: March 7, 2012

Full Story at TODAYEntertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com Davy Jones will be cremated and his funeral will take place this week, a rep for the late Monkees singer confirmed to E! News. The family is not publicizing the time and date of their private memorial in Florida, however. Some reports have indicated it could take place as early as [...]

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Star Wars conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie dies

By doris | Published: March 5, 2012

Full Story at  CNN.com (CNN) — Ralph McQuarrie, the man credited with bringing director George Lucas’ vision for “Star Wars” to the big screen, has died at the age of 82. McQuarrie’s conceptual designs were the basis for some of the trilogy’s iconic characters such as Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO. A statement on [...]

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Maureen McCormick, TV’s Marcia Brady, remembers Davy Jones

By doris | Published: March 2, 2012

Full Story at TheClicker.today.msnbc.msn.com Marcia Brady wasn’t the only girl who loved Davy Jones, but she certainly was the most memorable. Fittingly, Maureen McCormick has spoken out in the wake of The Monkees’ singer’s death, paying tribute to the man who will forever be—at least partially—remembered as the dreamiest TV prom date ever to hit [...]

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Monkees star Davy Jones dies at 66

By doris | Published: March 1, 2012

Full Story at TODAYEntertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com Singer Davy Jones of The Monkees has died of a heart attack at 66, the medical examiner’s office in Martin County, Fla., has confirmed to NBC News. A statement issued by the medical examiner’s office says that Jones complained Wednesday morning that he wasn’t feeling well and was having trouble breathing. [...]

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Whitney Houston’s death means millions for Dolly Parton

By doris | Published: February 20, 2012

Full Story at TODAYEntertainment.msnbc.msn.com Dolly Parton stands to make a fortune following Whitney Houston’s untimely death. The country recording artist is the sole writer of one of Houston’s biggest hits, “I Will Always Love You,” which will likely bring in millions of dollars from royalties due to a surge in record sales. The late pop [...]

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