It’s fair to say that although he enjoyed a number 1 single at the height of the 1960s Alex Chilton’s influence has far, far exceeded his record sales. While he may not be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame his genius, his songs, and his career have inspired multiple generations of bands and [...]
Bea Arthur, star of groundbreaking sitcoms Maude and The Golden Girls as well as numerous Broadway shows, has died. Tall and deep voiced, the actress born Bernice Frankel in New York found success on and off-Broadway for years after studying acting at the New School for Social Research before TV came calling.
Sad news tonight on actress Natasha Richardson who succumbed to her head injuries sustained in a skiing accident.
Levi Stubbs, whose yearning voice helped power Berry Gordy’s Motown Records into one of the most successful entertainment companies in the world as lead singer for the Four Tops, has died. His songs were pitched at the edge of his range, which gave them a pleading emotional timbre that connected with millions of listeners. It [...]
Edie Adams for me will always be inextricably linked to the late great Ernie Kovacs, her first husband. Her bombshell looks and witty vivaciousness were a wonderful component of his grown-up, surreal groundbreaking TV show. She did have a thriving career in the 60s in films like The Apartment, It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, [...]
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