Yet another death.

[Gene Steinberg]

Denny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues (lead singer on "Go Now") and a member of Paul McCartney's Wings.

Denny Laine, co-founder of The Moody Blues and Wings, dies at 79

Denny Laine, a founding member of both The Moody Blues and Wings, has died at 79. The musician was struggling with Interstitial Lung Disease.

ew.com

 

[Richard Hawkins]

Denny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues (lead singer on "Go Now") and a member of Paul McCartney's Wings.

Denny Laine, co-founder of The Moody Blues and Wings, dies at 79

Denny Laine, a founding member of both The Moody Blues and Wings, has died at 79. The musician was struggling with Interstitial Lung Disease.

ew.com

Oh my Goodness. I was sitting listening to lovely to see you (a live album) last Saturday night.. Rest in peace Denny.

 

[Richard Hawkins]

Oh my Goodness. I was sitting listening to lovely to see you (a live album) last Saturday night.. Rest in peace Denny.

Yet another death weekend coast 2 coast am presenter Ian Punnett has died after a short illness aged 63.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

63 is far too young for anyone to die.

For those who don't recognize the name, this is a fairly lengthy obit:

Coast to Coast AM's Ian Punnett Passes At 63 - Radio Ink

Ian Punnett, part-time host of the syndicated talk program Coast to Coast AM, has passed away after a brief illness.

radioink.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

One more, a famous comedian that, with his brother, helped TV explore new and controversial dimensions and introduce many famous acts to the public back in the late 60s.

Comedian Tom Smothers, One-Half Of The Smothers Brothers, Dies At 86

He was the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium.

www.huffpost.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

And if you aren't familiar with The Smothers Brothers and their brand of homespun but topical humor, here's a sample:

 

[Gene Steinberg]

And Mary Weiss, lead singer of the Shangri-Las.

Mary Weiss, Lead Singer of The Shangri-Las, Dies at 75

The 1960s girl group out of Queens recorded No. 1 single “Leader of the Pack.”

www.billboard.com

One of the group's biggest songs was "Leader of the Pack," and I remember the satire version, "Leader of the Laundromat."

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Speaking of which:

 

[Gene Steinberg]

A lot of you don't remember Melanie, but I do. She was totally original.

Melanie, 'Brand New Key' Folk Singer Who Played Woodstock, Dead at 76

Melanie, the chart-topping folk singer of "Brand New Key" who also performed at the Woodstock, has died at the age of 76.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Carl Weathers, made famous for playing the Apollo Creed character in the Rocky films (before he was killed off), and lots of other film and TV properties:

Carl Weathers Dies: Star of 'Rocky' Films & 'The Mandalorian' Was 76

The actor was also known for his roles in 'Happy Gilmore,' 'Predator,' and more.

www.tvinsider.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

And the last founding member of the Moody Blues:

Mike Pinder, Founding Keyboardist of the Moody Blues, Dies at 82

His expertise on the electromechanical Mellotron helped define the band’s progressive sound in the 1960s and ’70s on albums like “Days of Future Passed.”

www.nytimes.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

For those who follow early rock and roll, there's the recent death of one of the first guitar "gods," Duane Eddy:

Duane Eddy, Whose Twang Changed Rock ’n’ Roll, Dies at 86

A self-taught electric guitar virtuoso, he influenced a generation of musicians. One of them, John Fogerty, called him rock’s first guitar god.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

You may not know who Richard Tandy was, but he was a key member who helped create the sound of Electric Light Orchestra with Jeff Lynne:

Richard Tandy, ELO keyboardist who shaped band’s futuristic sound, dies aged 76

Electric Light Orchestra leader Jeff Lynne announces death of ‘remarkable musician and friend’ who played everything from the Minimoog to the Clavinet

www.theguardian.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Dr. Bruce Maccabee.

His wife posted the following on Facebook:

On just Friday morning 5-10-24 found my husband had passed away. Bruce had just celebrated his Birthday on May 6 . He enjoyed all your post that celebrated his life day . ( Birthday )

I’m still in shock and is very hard right now to post this news today. However, Bruce would not want anybody to be unhappy, in his passing . He would say, keep your eyes on the sky . As he was a very firm believer in UFO’s & sought after by World Government’s for his Analysis. There will be a local Obituary and a (AP) Obituary coming , in Bruce’s honor, of his lifetime Achievements of working as a Optical Physicist for the USA Naval Surface Warfare Center , and his incredible interest in Ufology for which he was World renowned.

He will be sadly missed, by all family, friends, and colleagues.

There will be a private family Service at a later date.

Dr. Maccabee was a guest on The Paracast a total of five times between 2007 and 2020. He is missed.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Here's a commentary from Kevin D. Randle about Dr. Maccabee's death:

Dr. Bruce Maccabee Passes at 82

Dr. Bruce Maccabee was a retired physicist who spent his working life at the U.S. Naval Weapons Center. He is best known outside his work en...

kevinrandle.blogspot.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Most of you don't remember Iron Butterfly, or the lead singer who wrote and sang one of the longest rock songs ever, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida."

But Ringo Starr allegedly said that he borrowed his drum solo at the close of "Abbey Road" from this band's drummer:

Lead singer, co-founder of hard rock band dies

Doug Ingle, the singer, organist co-founder and last surviving member of hard rock band Iron Butterfly, died Friday at age 78, according to a Facebook post by his son, Doug Ingle Jr.

www.cleveland.com

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Ouch. I just realized I share a birthday with this guy.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

James Earl Jones.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/09/entertainment/james-earl-jones-death/index.html

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Teri Garr was famous for her roles in "Young Frankenstein," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Tootsie."

She also appeared in an episode of the original "Star Trek" that was meant to be a backdoor pilot for a new show that was, in the end, never approved for a series.

Teri Garr, Star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ Dies at 79

Teri Garr, the actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to 'Young Frankenstein' and was Oscar-nominated for 'Tootsie,' has died at 79.

variety.com