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.”
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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
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.”
Cage first met the New Riders on 1970’s cross-Canadian Festival Express Tour, and was subsequently recruited to replace Jerry Garcia in the band.
Said the band in a statement, “Andy was our brother. We made a lot of great noise and art together. We had a few drinks. We traveled the world.”
The trio, along with performers such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, is largely credited with helping to spark a folk music revival during the ’50s-’60s.