'Flower Power' Singer Scott McKenzie Dies at 73 [VIDEO]
He was born Philip Wallach Blondheim, but changed his name to Scott McKenzie after a comedian suggested that the singer had a remarkable resemblance to a Scottie dog. McKenzie palled around with “Papa”...
View ArticleElvis Has Now Been Gone For Over 35 Years [VIDEO]
I have to say that I am ashamed of myself for overlooking the anniversary of one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Forgot to recognize Liberace’s birthday on………..just kidding! A cultural icon,...
View Article"Starship" Lead Guitarist Collapses After Concert; Dies [VIDEO]
Another one of “classic rock’s” musicians has unexpectedly gone silent. No more will we hear Mark Abrahamian’s strings. He was the lead guitarist for “Starship” and lived in Austin. Most of you know...
View Article'Green Mile' Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Dies From Heart Complications [VIDEO]
You may not recognize the name Michael Clarke Duncan, but if you are familiar with the 1999 film “The Green Mile” starring Tom Hanks, you’ll know Oscar nominated Duncan as playing the part of death row...
View ArticleSinger/Songwriter Joe South Dead at 72 [VIDEO]
He was given a guitar at age 11, and by the time he turned 12, Joe South was performing on radio. He actually "built" radio stations in his youth just so he could play his music over the airwaves. At...
View Article'Bad News Bears' Actress Dies in Car Crash [VIDEO]
Sammi Kane Kraft was not a household name, and unless you liked the original “Bad News Bears” of 1976 enough to watch the so-so sequel of 2005, her death will read like any other obituary post in...
View ArticleMaster of Ceremonies, Actor, Gary Collins Dies of Natural Causes [VIDEO]
He made guest appearances on many television shows including “Love American Style”, “JAG”, and “The Virginian”, but what most Classic Rockers will likely remember most, is his friendly smile, while...
View Article'Dallas' Icon Larry Hagman Dies at 81 [VIDEO]
Southfork Ranch has closed its doors forever, as a Texas giant has been silenced. Upon hearing the news, Barbara Eden memorialized Larry Hagman on Facebook and Twitter, writing “Larry was always,...
View Article'Odd Couples' Jack Klugman Dies From Unknown Causes [VIDEO]
Jack Klugman began his acting career in 1954, appearing on the soap opera "The Greatest Gift", as well as a drama called "Justice". It was in 1955 that he and Tony Randall first met one another, and...
View ArticleClassic Rock Q107 Remembers 'Jeffersons' Doorman [VIDEO]
Ned Wertimer appeared in a variety of television programs in his career including “WKRP in Cincinnati”, “Car 54, Where Are You?”, and “Mork & Mindy”. Over 100 credits in all, it was his role on the...
View ArticleClassic Rock Q107 Remembers Newspaper Columnist "Dear Abby" [VIDEO]
If you were thinking about writing to “Dear Abby” this weekend because your fourth cousin’s brother divorced from his third wife after only six months of matrimony, fa-get-about-it. For more than six...
View ArticleClassic Rock Q107 Remembers 'Ohio' Frontman Leroy Bonner [VIDEO]
Fi-er, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP… Fi-er, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP… Those immortal lyrics sung by lead singer Leroy “Sugarfoot’ Bonner are now silent. Most classic rockers, although...
View ArticleClassic Rock Q107 Remembers 'Mr. Drummond' From "Diff'rent Strokes" [VIDEO]
Before he was known as Philip Drummond on the popular television series “Diff’rent Strokes”, he played obnoxious neighbor, Dr. Arthur Harmon, on the long running comedy “Maude”, starring Bea Arthur,...
View ArticleFormer Allman Brothers Guitarist 'Dangerous' Dan Toler Dies
Dan Toler, a southern rock guitar great who was part of the Allman Brothers Band family, has died near his hometown of Sarasota, Fla. He was 65. A note on his official Facebook page reads, “It is with...
View ArticleClassic Rock Q107 Remembers 'Temptations' Great, Otis Damon Harris [VIDEO]
Before Eddie Kendricks kept on truckin’, he was a member of one of the greatest musical groups in history! In 1971, when Kendricks decided it was time to embark on a solo career, that opened the door...
View ArticleClassic Rock Q107 Remembers Richard Street of Temptations [VIDEO]
Only nine days after the passing of Temptations singer Otis “Damon” Harris, Richard Street, who joined the group in the 1970s, has also died. Street was 70 years old. “Treat Her Like A Lady” was...
View ArticleClassic Rock Q107 Remembers 'One Day At A Time' Star, Bonnie Franklin
On September 26, 2012, I reported that Bonnie Franklin, the star of the 1970s television sitcom “One Day At A Time”, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Today, she passed away from the disease....
View ArticleYes Founding Guitarist Peter Banks Dead at 65
Pioneering British guitarist Peter Banks has died. Best known for his work as the original guitarist in the seminal progressive rock band Yes, the musician was a trailblazer in the progressive rock...
View ArticleMouseketeer Annette Funicello Dead at 70 [VIDEO]
For those of us familiar with the Mickey Mouse Club of the 1950s, and the beach party rage movies of the early 1960s, will be sad to hear that Annette Funicello has died. The mostly widely recognized...
View ArticleClassic Rock Q107 Remembers Funnyman 'Jonathan Winters' [VIDEO]
He was brilliant with a quick wit, and did it old school – without dropping ONE “F”-bomb. Jonathan Winters gave us reasons to laugh for over five decades, and because of his unlavish, yuckster persona,...
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