Jim Farber
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At 81, Ann-Margret Is Finally Living Her Rock ’n’ Roll Dream
The actress and musician, who first burst out in “Bye Bye Birdie” in 1963, is releasing a new album of old rock covers featuring guests...
David Crosby, Folk-Rock Voice of the 1960s Whose Influence Spanned Decades, Dies at 81
He was an original member of the Byrds and a founder of Crosby, Stills & Nash. But he was almost as well known for his...
Jeff Beck, Guitarist With a Page in Rock History, Dies at 78
His playing with the Yardbirds and as leader of his own bands brought a sense of adventure to their groundbreaking recordings.
Kim Simmonds, a Key Figure in the British Blues Movement, Dies at 75
His band, Savoy Brown, never had a hit single, but it showcased his skills as a guitarist and songwriter and remained active for more than...
Christine McVie, of Fleetwood Mac, Is Dead at 79
As a singer, songwriter and keyboardist, she was a prolific force behind one of the most popular rock bands of the 1970s and ’80s.
After Four Decades, the Swamp-Pop Singer Tommy McLain Rises Again
The 82-year-old musician never stopped performing, but “I Ran Down Every Dream,” made with a little help from Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, is his...
Olivia Newton-John, Pop Singer and ‘Grease’ Star, Dies at 73
She began her career as an innocent purveyor of middle-of-the-road pop but later adopted a bad-girl persona.
Mo Ostin, Music Powerhouse Who Put Artists First, Dies at 95
At the helm of Warner Bros. Records from the 1960s into the ’90s, he worked closely with some of the most successful and influential performers...
Ian McDonald, of the Bands King Crimson and Foreigner, Dies at 75
As a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with King Crimson, he helped propel the progressive rock movement. He found more commercial success with Foreigner.
Norma Waterson, a Key Figure in Britain’s Folk Revival, Dies at 82
With her familial singing group, the Watersons, and later as a solo performer, she helped revitalize traditional music from the north of England.