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It’s unlikely that you’ll recognize his name, but he was associated with the late night comedy series since 1981, credited as the sketch music producer

Said Tanya Tucker, “‘Delta Dawn’ started everything off for me and has kept me going ever since. I thank God for him, his song, my life, my career.”

The modern jazz pianist was the father of, most notably, sons Wynton and Branford. He was an educator and significant force in the New Orleans music world

The icon was known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and dribbling prowess. He played 22 seasons in the team’s red, white and blue uniform

The multi-instrumentalist’s jazz-funk single was discovered by a Brooklyn disc jockey and eventually made its way into the Billboard Top 40.

Before Grace Slick joined Jefferson Airplane, she recorded “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit” in another band with her then-husband. This is their story.

The saxophonist and vocalist helped organize the Kozmic Blues Band and performed with Joplin at the 1969 Woodstock festival

His success co-producing Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album put him on the map. He went on to produce album’s for a Who’s Who of classic rock legends

As a member of the renowned John Coltrane quartet of the 1960s, he became one of the most influential and heralded jazz pianists of all time.

The Supremes’ Mary Wilson said in a statement, “Our hearts go out to Barbara’s family and friends. Once a Supreme, always a Supreme.”