Astrud Gilberto who sang the 1964 hit The Girl From Ipanmea has passed away.

She was 83.

The song was the very first record for the Brazilian artist.

Tall and tan and young and lovely

May she rest in peace






 

Floyd Sneed who was the original drummer for the 1970's group Three Dog Night has passed.

Mr. Sneed who played on all the groups big hits was a native of Calgary.

He moved in Los Angeles in 1966.

Mr Sneed was 80 years of age

May he rest in peace
 
 

Lorne wrote:

The popular Asher, 78, is also recovering from emergency brain surgery.      
 

He doesn't talk about it often in public but Peter Asher is a member of Mensa.

Sounds like a good book.

Think I'll treat myself to a Christmas gift

"Well I was born a coal miner's daughter
In a cabin on a hill in Butcher Holler"

Miss Loretta Lynn

50's teen idol Bobby Rydell has passed.

Best known for "Wild One" "Forget Him"and "Volare"

Mr. Rydell was 79 - just days from his 80th birthday.

He was still performing

May he rest in peace.
 

Musician Billy Hinsche has passed away at age 70 from cancer.

Mr. Hinsche along with Desi Arnaz junior & Dean Paul Martin comprised the rock trio Dino, Desi and Billy in the 60's.

Mr. Hinsche then went on to play and perform with the Beach Boys. His sister Anne was married to Beach Boy Carl Wilson.

I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Hinsche about 45 years ago at a Beach Boys after party. He was gracious and very down to earth. We had a great chat.

Mr. Hinsche passed away on Saturday and it's reported that his 95 year old mother Celia died the very same day.

May they both rest in peace.

A member of the Tokens has passed.
Phillip Margo died in hospital in L.A after suffering a stroke. He was 79
Mr. Margo was a voice on the groups 1961 hit The Lion Sleeps Tonight.  
It reached number one on the Billboard charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
He was just 19 at the time
May he rest in peace

 

ZZ Top bassist Joseph Michael "Dusty" Hill has died. He was 72

No cause of death was given.

He passed away in his sleep at his home in Houston Texas.

Hill has been the groups bass player for 50 years.









 

Singer B.J. Thomas has died from stage 4 lung cancer at the age of 78

Thomas topped the charts with such notable songs as Hooked On A  Feeling & Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

A great talent with a long career

May he rest in peace

The opening segment of Yesterday When I Was Young by the late Roy Clark

Frankie Valli has completed a few tunes & posted them on YouTube

His YouTube site is Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons

I am absolutely blown away by his 2021 rendition of Silence is Golden released one month ago

in a word it is superb !! I've listened to it ten times  

He's also posted up-to-date versions of Let's Hang On and Grease.

Treat Yourselves !!

Oh and by the way Mr. Valli is 86

Eighty friggin' six !!

 

T.J. Lubinsky appeared with George Noory last night on Coasttocoastam.

He did a two hour stint & took calls from listeners.

If you want to hear it search for "The best of coasttocoastam podcast"

It runs about 12 minutes 25 seconds with a few promos tossed in

If someone would like to post the link -- please do 

Spent a large part of the morning taking a trip back in time.

Both 77 year old Mike Rabon, the lead singer & lead guitarist of The Five Americans along with 75 year old Phil "Fang" Volk of Paul Revere & the Raiders fame host their own very active Facebook pages.

Enjoyed both groups immensely in the 60's & it is wonderful to scroll through to reminisce & read the input and observations from not only both Mr. Rabon and Mr. Volk but their fans/followers as well.

Loads of vintage pictures and plenty of good commentary on both. What's not to like?

May I suggest you consider visiting both pages. And while I'm here do you have any similar artists Facebook pages you might recommend for a good visit?? Please let us know









 

Derek Quinn who played lead guitar in the British rock group Freddie and the Dreamers has passed.

Mr. Quinn died in his birth city of Manchester in October of 2020 but I've only just discovered his passing now.

He was 78. No cause of death was given.

As a kid I purchased several Freddie and the Dreamers 45's in the mid 60's. I loved their crazy gestures and gyrations.

May he rest in peace









 

So very sorry to read this

Jimmie Rodgers & Gerry Marsden both gone about a week apart

Loved them both