Geoffrey Arnold Beck, also known as Jeff Beck, was a renowned English guitarist died he was 78

 

Geoffrey Arnold Beck, also known as Jeff Beck, was a renowned English guitarist who rose to fame as a member of the rock band the Yardbirds. He later founded and fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. Beck is recognized as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, having been ranked in the top five by Rolling Stone and other publications. He was known for his innovative sound and ability to span various genres and styles, including blues rock, hard rock, and jazz fusion. Beck received numerous

awards and accolades throughout his career, including six Grammy Awards for Best Rock Instrumental Performance and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Despite his critical acclaim, Beck did not achieve the same commercial success as his contemporaries and bandmates. He was inspired by electric guitar players such as Les Paul, B.B. King, and Steve Cropper, and considered Lonnie Mack a major influence on his career.

                                                          (24 June 1944 – 10 January 2023)

Jeff Beck is an English rock guitarist who rose to prominence in the 1960s. He played with several bands before joining the Yardbirds in 1965, where he contributed to most of their hit songs. Beck's perfectionism and explosive temper led to his firing during a U.S. tour, after which he recorded solo singles and formed the Jeff Beck Group. The group produced two

successful albums: Truth and Beck-Ola. Beck has won eight Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds.

Beck From 1963 to 1967, Beck was married to Patricia Brown. In 2005, he married Sandra Cash. He had no children. At the time of his death Beck lived in a Grade II-listed house called Riverhall in the civil parish of Wadhurst, East Sussex.  Beck became a vegetarian in 1969 and was a patron of the Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust. He also had an interest in classic Ford hot rods, performing much of the work on the exteriors and engines of the cars by ^{himself. [}

Grammy Awards

Information is taken from Grammy.com.

• 1976 – Best Pop Instrumental Performance – Wired – (nominee)
• 1985 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "Escape" – (winner)
• 1989 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop with Terry Bozzio & Tony Hymas – (winner)
• 1992 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "Hound Dog" (track) – (nominee)
• 1993 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "Hi-Heel Sneakers" (track) – (nominee)
• 1999 – Best Pop Instrumental Performance – "A Day in the Life" (track) – (nominee)
• 1999 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "What Mama Said" (track) – (nominee)
• 2001 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "Dirty Mind" – (winner)
• 2003 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "Plan B" – (winner)
• 2009 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "A Day in the Life" – (winner)
• 2010 – Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals – "Imagine" – (winner)
• 2010 – Best Pop Instrumental Performance – "Nessun Dorma" – (winner)
• 2010 – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "Hammerhead" – (winner)
• 2010 – Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals – "I Put a Spell on You" – (nominee)
• 2010 – Best Rock Album – Emotion & Commotion – (nominee)
• 2011 – Best Rock Album – Rock 'N' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul – (nominee)

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Larry King was a well-known American television and radio host who won two Peabodys, an Emmy, and ten Cable ACE Awards died

 

Larry King was a well-known American television and radio host who won two Peabodys, an Emmy, and ten Cable ACE Awards.

He was born in Brooklyn in 1933 to Orthodox Jewish parents who immigrated from Belarus. King's father died when he was nine years old, and he had to help support his mother.

He started working in radio broadcasting at an early age and gained his first job in radio as a disc jockey for a small station in Miami Beach. King gained

prominence as the host of The Larry King Show, an all-night nationwide call-in radio program. From 1985 to 2010, he hosted the nightly interview television program Larry King Live on CNN, where he conducted over 50,000 interviews. King passed away on January 23, 2021.

• In addition to his radio and television career, Larry King was also an author, having written several books throughout his life. These include an autobiography called "My Remarkable Journey," as well as books about his experiences as a broadcaster and interviews with famous figures.

• Larry King was married eight times to seven different women. He had five children, and several of his children went on to have careers in the entertainment industry.

• Throughout his career, Larry King was known for his distinctive suspenders, which became a trademark of his on-air persona.

• In 1987, Larry King suffered a heart attack that led to him undergoing quintuple bypass surgery. After the surgery, he became an advocate for heart health and encouraged others to take care of their cardiovascular health.

• In addition to his many awards and accolades for broadcasting, Larry King was also recognized for his philanthropic work. He was a supporter of several charities and foundations, including the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, which provides funding for cardiac treatment to those in need.

• Larry King passed away on January 23, 2021, at the age of 87. His death was attributed to sepsis, a complication from a previous COVID-19 infection. He was mourned by many in the broadcasting industry and beyond, who remembered him for his contributions to media and his unique interviewing style.
  

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In Memory of Louie Anderson (March 24, 1953 – January 21, 2022)

 In Memory of Louie Anderson (March 24, 1953 – January 21, 2022)

Louie Anderson was a renowned American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and game show host, known worldwide as Louie Anderson. He created the cartoon series Life with Louie and wrote four books, including Hey Mom: Stories for My Mother, But You Can Read Them Too, which was published in 2018.

Anderson was the initial host of the third revival of the game show Family Feud from 1999 to 2002. He received three consecutive Primetime Emmy

Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and won an Emmy in 2016 for his performance on the FX comedy television series Baskets.

Anderson performed a stand-up show called Louie: Larger Than Life in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 2003 through 2012. He also competed on an episode of Celebrity Family Feud in 2017, hosted by Steve Harvey, making him one of only a small number of individuals to have both hosted and been a contestant on the same game show.

Anderson passed away on January 21, 2022 at the age of 68 due to complications from cancer. He underwent two successful heart procedures in 2003.

In 1997, Anderson was blackmailed by a man named Richard John Gordon, who demanded money from Anderson, threatening to reveal to tabloids that Anderson reportedly sexually propositioned him in a casino in 1993. Anderson paid Gordon $100,000 in hush money between 1997 and 1998, fearing that the story would threaten his starring roles in two family-oriented series. When Gordon's demands increased to $250,000 in 2000, Anderson's lawyer informed federal authorities. Gordon was fined and sentenced to 21 months in prison after leading FBI agents on a high-speed chase along Santa Monica Boulevard.

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In Memory of Ned Beatty (July 6, 1937 – June 13, 2021)

 In Memory of Ned Beatty (July 6, 1937 – June 13, 2021)

Ned Beatty was an accomplished American actor whose career spanned five decades and over 160 films. He gained a reputation as one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, earning nominations for an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Beatty began singing in gospel and barbershop quartets at a young age, and later received a scholarship to sing in the a cappella choir at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. Although he did not graduate, he went on to achieve great success in the entertainment industry.

Throughout his career, Beatty appeared in a wide range of genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He worked with many notable directors, and his contributions to film and television will be remembered for years to come.

We mourn the passing of Ned Beatty, and extend our condolences to his family, friends, and fans. Rest in peace, Ned.

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Adam Rich, who passed away on January 7, 2023, at the age of 54,

 Adam Rich, who passed away on January 7, 2023, at the age of 54, he was a talented American actor known for his iconic role as Nicholas Bradford on the television series Eight Is Enough, which ran for five seasons from 1977 to 1981. Rich's portrayal of the youngest son on the show earned him the nickname "America's little brother," and his pageboy haircut became a popular style among young boys.                                       

                                                (October 12, 1968 – January 7, 2023)

Born on October 12, 1968, Rich grew up in Granada Hills,

Los Angeles, where he lived with his parents and younger brother. As a child actor, he was active in sports, including baseball, football, bicycle riding, skateboarding, and swimming, and he also had an interest in drawing. However, he dropped out of high school at the age of 17 in 1986 and struggled with addiction, leading to several arrests and stints in drug rehabilitation.

Despite his personal struggles, Rich continued to work in the entertainment industry, making guest appearances on various television series, including The Love Boat, CHiPs, Fantasy Island,

The Six Million Dollar Man, St. Elsewhere, and Baywatch. He also did voice work on the cartoon series Dungeons & Dragons, along with Eight Is Enough co-star Willie Aames.

Rich's career was not without controversy, including a media hoax in 1996 that he had been murdered and an attempted burglary charge in 1991. However, as of 2013, he occasionally made personal appearances and marketed script ideas for TV shows and films.

Adam Rich's death was a great loss to the entertainment industry and to his fans. He will be remembered for his memorable role on Eight Is Enough and for his talent as an actor

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Jo Raquel Welch was an American actress and model who captured the hearts of millions of fans with her incredible talent and stunning beauty died she was 82

Jo Raquel Welch was an American actress and model who captured the hearts of millions of fans with her incredible talent and stunning beauty died she was 82. She was born on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, as Jo Raquel Tejada, to Armando Carlos Tejada Urquizo and Josephine Sarah Hall. Her father was an aeronautical engineer from La Paz, Bolivia, while her mother was of English and Scottish descent.

                                            (September 5, 1940 – February 15, 2023)

Welch's career took off in the mid-1960s when she played a crucial role in the science-fiction film, Fantastic Voyage. Her performance in the movie earned her a contract with 20th Century

Fox, which allowed her to work on other movies such as One Million Years B.C., Bandolero!, 100 Rifles, Myra Breckinridge, and Hannie Caulder. She was also featured in several television variety specials during her career.

Welch's acting skills and unique film persona made her stand out in the industry, and she quickly became an icon of the 1960s and 1970s. Her portrayal of strong female characters broke the mold of the traditional sex symbol, and she helped put an end to Hollywood's promotion of the blonde bombshell. In 1974, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in The Three Musketeers.

Throughout her career, Welch was admired not only for her acting abilities but also for her beauty. In 1995, Empire magazine named her one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History," and Playboy ranked her third on their "100 Sexiest Stars of the Twentieth Century" list.

Jo Raquel Welch passed away on February 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of talent and beauty that will be remembered by her fans forever. Her contributions to the entertainment industry will continue to inspire generations to come, and she will always be remembered as one of the most iconic actresses of all time. Rest in peace, Jo Raquel Welch. 

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Burt Bacharach, who was a musical genius, died he was 95

Burt Freeman Bacharach

was a musical genius whose contributions to popular music will always be remembered died he was 95. As an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist, he was a pioneer in the music industry, shaping the sound of pop music in the 20th century.

Bacharach's partnership with lyricist Hal David produced some of the most memorable and enduring songs of the era. The combination of David's poignant lyrics and Bacharach's complex and unique chord progressions created a sound that was both distinctive and timeless. Together, they created classics like "Walk on By," "I Say a Little Prayer," and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head."

Bacharach's music was characterized by his use of jazz harmony, unusual chord progressions
, and unconventional arrangements of instruments for small orchestras. He was a master of melody and rhythm, creating music that was both sophisticated and accessible. His work was admired by audiences and fellow musicians alike, and he inspired a generation of composers and songwriters.

Bacharach's talents extended beyond composition to arranging, conducting, and producing. He had an ear for detail and a dedication to perfection that made his recordings stand out. His contributions to the music industry were recognized with multiple awards, including Grammys, Oscars, and Golden Globes.

Burt Freeman Bacharach's music will continue to inspire and delight generations to come. His unique and timeless sound will always hold a special place in the hearts of music lovers everywhere. We pay tribute to his legacy and honor the indelible mark he has left on popular music.

                                                        ( May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023)

Over 1,000 different artists have recorded Burt Bacharach's songs, making him one of the most successful and influential songwriters of his time. From 1961 to 1972, Bacharach and Hal David's hits were written specifically for and performed by Dionne Warwick, but earlier collaborations (from 1957 to 1963) saw the duo work with other renowned artists such as Marty Robbins, Perry Como, Gene McDaniels, and Jerry Butler. Bacharach's talent for crafting unforgettable melodies and complex chord progressions made him a sought-after composer for a diverse range of performers, from pop to soul and beyond. He wrote hits for singers such as Gene Pitney, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, and B. J. Thomas.

Bacharach's success is evident in the number of chart-topping hits he produced. He wrote seventy-three U.S. and fifty-two UK Top 40 hits, including "This Guy's in Love with You," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)," "That's What Friends Are For," and "On My Own." His impressive list of accolades includes six Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards, and one Emmy Award.

Bacharach's influence on the music industry was profound. He collaborated with many prominent musical artists of his era, and his songs continue to be appropriated for the soundtracks of major feature films. He is considered a significant figure in easy listening, and his work has influenced later musical movements such as chamber pop and Shibuya-kei. In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked Bacharach and David at number 32 on their list of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. In 2012, the duo received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first time the honor has been given to a songwriting team.

Bacharach's early years were spent in Kansas City, Missouri, before his family moved to Forest Hills, Queens, New York. He attended Forest Hills High School, where he developed his passion for music. His mother, Irma M. Bacharach, was an amateur painter and songwriter who encouraged her son to practice piano, drums, and cello during his childhood. Although his family was Jewish, Bacharach said that he did not practice or give much attention to their religion. Regardless, his Jewish heritage and upbringing remained an important part of his identity.

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