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Charlie Gracie Of "Butterfly" Fame Dies At 86
It's been a terrible year for losing pioneer rock and roll artists. The latest is Charlie Gracie, whose huge hit "Butterfly" in 1957 helped influence future greats like the Beatles and Van Morrison. His hitmaking career was brief but as the linked article indicates, his influence was profound.
Charlie Gracie, Rock’n’Roll Original Of ‘Butterfly’ And ‘Fabulous’ Fame, Dies At 86
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Re: Charlie Gracie Of "Butterfly" Fame Dies At 86
Here's another obituary that provides some additional info, including official confirmation of his passing from his son.
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Re: Charlie Gracie Of "Butterfly" Fame Dies At 86
Lorne, thanks for adding and clarifying that information.