The news for this week, ending on July 18, 1965 was rather sudden and sad. Former Governor, Presidential Candidate and United Nations Representative Adlai Stevenson collapsed and died of a massive heart attack on a London street, after speaking at a UN Conference there. The shock quickly spread throughout the
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Marni Nixon – with The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hans Swarowsky – January 6, 1966 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – With the sad news last night (unconfirmed at the time) of the passing of vocal legend Marni Nixon, it was the passing of an era. During a period in Hollywood,
The Nice – In Session for Sveriges Radio, Stockholm – 1967 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection With the sad news today of the death of Keyboard legend Keith Emerson, I was reminded of how rich and influential his legacy had been for so many of us who were fans since
Click on the link here for Audio Player – John McLaughlin – Paco de Lucia – live from East Berlin – July 17, 1987 – DDR Radio Berlin (East) – Gordon Skene Sound Collection A tribute this week by way of a memorable concert and an astounding collaboration between two
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Chico Hamilton, Buddy Collette, Fred Katz – Reunion – San Diego City College – Sept. 9, 1975 More very sad news this year. It was reported earlier today that legendary percussionist Chico Hamilton passed away, from as yet unknown causes, at
Click on the link here for Audio Player: Dave Brubeck Quartet – In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl – 1958 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. When the news of the passing this morning of Jazz legend Dave Brubeck spread throughout the world, the overwhelming number of people who cited Brubeck
Click on the link here for Audio player: Moon – Landing-7-20-69 Shocking and sad – the news of the death today of Neil Armstrong, forever known as the First Man On The Moon. And as a reminder of just how much of an icon he was to millions of people,
Click on the link here for audio player: News for August 9, 1995 There was a lot of news going on in the rest of the world, this Wednesday August 9th in 1995, but it was overshadowed by the sad and shocking news that Grateful Dead founder, legend and icon
Click on the Link: Deon Jackson-Love Makes the World Go Round Feat: Bob Babbitt, Bass – 1966 Not a good week for Music. Yesterday brought the sad news about Jon Lord. But also yesterday morning brought the sad news about Bob Babbitt, one of the original Funk Brothers, who provided
