(TMZ) – Gary Wright, the musician – who was best known for
his hit singles ‘Dream Weaver’ and ‘Love Is Alive’ – passed
away at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California on
Monday (04.09.23). He was 80.

The outlet went on to report that in the last six years, Gary
had been diagnosed with brain disorder Parkinson’s as well
as Lewy body dementia shortly afterwards.

Elvis with his new Harley Davidson in 1956.

The motorcycle was a classic black-and-chrome beauty that
perfectly matched his signature style. As he rode around town
on it, heads turned and people stopped to take pictures.

SANDY KOZEL

Elvis Presley sang "That’s Alright Mama" during a recording session at Sun Studio on July 5, 1954. He was on acoustic rhythm guitar, Scotty Moore was on electric lead guitar, and
Bill Black was on string bass¹. The song was originally
written by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup.  

From left, Elvis Presley, Bill Black, Scotty Moore and Sam Phillips at Memphis Recording Service, 706 Union Avenue,
in 1954. On the night of July 5 that year, Phillips would
record the threesome doing “That’s All Right.”

(Fox News) – Iconic and celebrated American composer Cole
Porter was born on this day in history, June 9, 1891, into a
prestigious family in Peru, Indiana. 

His mother, Kate Cole Porter, was the daughter of wealthy
businessman J.O. Cole — and due to his upbringing, young
Cole Porter enjoyed a privileged childhood, according to
the Indiana Historical Society.

At the age of 6, Porter started playing both the violin and
piano — and became quite good at both instruments.  

(WCYB) — Country music legend Dolly Parton has three new
awards to add to her lengthy list.

Parton, 77, was awarded with three new Guinness World
Records on Wednesday. Here are the new awards she
received:

• Longest span of No. 1 hits on the US Top Country Albums
  chart (female)
• Most studio albums released by a female country singer
• Most Top 10 entries on the US Top Country Albums chart
  (female)

Parton already had won seven Guinness World Records
previously. Those awards are:

• Most decades with a Top 20 hit on the US Hot Country
  Songs chart
• Most No.1 hits on the US Hot Country Songs chart by
  a female artist
• Most decades on the US Hot Country Songs chart
  (female)
• Most hits on the US Hot Country Songs chart by a
  female artist
• Longest span of No.1 hits on the US Hot Country Songs
  chart
• First country singer to be nominated for the EGOT
• Most Grammy nominations for a female country artist

Parton was quoted as saying…“I am humbled every time
I receive a new Guinness World Record title.”