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DAVE ‘’BABY’’ CORTEZ – THEN AND NOW

Dave "Baby" Cortez Discography: Vinyl, CDs, & More | Discogs

Dave "Baby" Cortez (86) (David Cortez Clowney) is a pop and R&B
organist and pianist, best known for his 1959 hit, "The Happy
Organ
.” He is the oldest living performer to have a solo #1 hit
on the Billboard Hot 100.

Cortez had another Top Ten hit in 1962 with "Rinky Dink" on Chess Records. This record became well known in the UK as the signature
tune of the Saturday afternoon program Professional Wrestling.

(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Dave 'Baby' Cortez LP: Dave 'Baby' Cortez with Lonnie Youngblood And His Bloodhounds (LP) - Bear ...
In 2011, after a 38-year hiatus from recording, Cortez
returned with a album on
Norton Records backed by
Lonnie Youngblood and His Bloodhounds, including underground luminary Mick Collins of the Dirtbombs
and
the Gories.

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POPULAR BAND’S DRUMMER HAS DIED

Clem Burke — Controlled Craziness - Modern Drummer Magazine

Clem Burke
Clem Burke (Bozewski)  (November 24, 1954 – April 6, 2025)

Clem Burke, famed drummer for Blondie, died on Sunday, April 6.
following a private battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

The band’s official social media shared on
Monday…“Clem was not just a drummer; he
was the heartbeat of Blondie.”

(Hollywood reporter)

The First Pressing CD Collection: Blondie - The Best of Blondie

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A COUNTRY LEGEND DIED ON THIS DAY

BEST 1998 Nashville TENNESSEE newspaper DEATH of TAMMY WYNETTE Stand By Your Man | eBay

Country music singer and songwriter Tammy Wynette is considered among the genre’s most influential and successful artists.

Wynette was plagued by health problems throughout her life. Her
health declined even more in the final years of her life and she
began to look frailer.

Tammy Wynette died from a blood clot in her lung. She was only
55.

The Hair Hall of Fame: Miss Tammy Wynette

Tammy Wynette | Discography | Discogs

Tammy Wynette death: How did Tammy Wynette die? - Movies my life

Tammy Wynette's Chart-topping Single "Stand by Your Man"

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MUSICIAN ERIC CLAPTON IS 80 TODAY

Reptile': Behind Eric Clapton's “Electric Unplugged Album” - Dig!

30 Fascinating Vintage Photographs of a Young Eric Clapton in the 1960s

Eric Clapton Announces Limited Run of 2025 US Tour Dates

Eric Patrick Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist,
singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most
successful and influential guitarists in rock music.Clapton
ranked second in Rolling Stone‘s list of the "
100 Greatest
Guitarists of All Time
" and fourth in Gibson‘s "Top 50
Guitarists of All Time." He was named number five in Time
magazine’s list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in
2009.

Eric Clapton - The Cream of Clapton (Full Album 1987)

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JOHNNY MATHIS IS TAKING A STEP BACK

Johnny Mathis - Chances Are (1957, Vinyl) | Discogs

Who Is Johnny Mathis Partner? Relationship History, Net Worth, Ethnicity And More

The singers retirement from the stage was announced via a
Facebook post on Wednesday (March 26), which notes that
all shows scheduled after June 2025 will be canceled, as his
final show will take place May 18 at the Bergan Performing
Arts Center in Englewood, NJ.

The statement reads…"As many of you may already know
Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year,"
"So, it’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and
memory issues which have accelerated, we are announcing
his retirement from touring and live concerts."
(Billboard)

Johnny Mathis – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI
 

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