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2/25/25-Robert John Passes

Hear Robert say hello on our interviews page. Trusted Source: People Magazine Robert John Daniela Avila Daniela Avila is an editorial assistant at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2021. Her work previously appeared on The Poly Post.  Published on February 25, 2025 05:30PM EST Robert John, the singer-songwriter behind the chart-topping hit "Sad Eyes," has died. He was 79. John's son Michael Pedrick confirmed the news of […]

todayFebruary 25, 2025

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2/24/25-Roberta Flack Passes

Roberta chats about being a music teacher: https://lost45.com/katherine-brinnier/ Roberta Flack By  Hillel Italie Updated 10:51 AM EST, February 24, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88. She died at home surrounded by her family, publicist Elaine Schock […]

todayFebruary 24, 2025

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2/21/25-Jerry Butler Passes

Jerry Butler *Hear Jerry's show from just a few weeks ago or click our Interview Page to hear his voice Trusted Source: Chicago Sun Times Jerry Butler dead at 85; singer known as 'Iceman' also had a long career in Cook County politics The future politician who later served on the County Board became famous performing with the Impressions, which also included Curtis Mayfield. “Their music was the sound of […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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1/7/25-Peter Yarrow Passes

**Hear Peter Yarrow say hello on our Interviews Page! Yarrow was one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. By Christopher Watson January 7, 2025, 12:59 PM ABC News Live Musician Peter Yarrow attends a book signing for his new book "It's Raining, It's Pouring" at McNally Jackson on August 1, 2012 in New York City. Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter who was one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul […]

todayJanuary 7, 2025

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1/2/25-Wayne Osmond Passes

Hear Wayne Osmond say hello on our Interviews Page! NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple,” “Yo-Yo” and “Down By the Lazy River,” has died. He was 73. Sibling Merrill Osmond posted on his Facebook page that Wayne died this week at a Salt Lake City […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

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12/25/24-Superstar Producer Richard Perry Dies

Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82 Carly Simon Source: AP and ABC News By HILLEL ITALIE AP national writer Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose many successes included Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” Rod Stewart’s “The Great American Songbook” series and a Ringo Starr album featuring all four Beatles, died Tuesday. He […]

todayDecember 25, 2024

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9/29/24-Kris Kristofferson Passes

Source: Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home on Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, family spokeswoman Ebie McFarland said in an email. He was 88. McFarland said Kristofferson died peacefully, surrounded by his family. No cause was given. He was 88. Starting […]

todaySeptember 29, 2024

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8/15/24-Greg Kihn Passes

Hear Greg Kihn say hello when he was a guest on our Interviews Page. Trusted Source: (KRON) — Bay Area rock icon Greg Kihn has passed away at 75, according to a blog post on his official website. Kihn, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but made his name as a key figure in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease earlier this week. […]

todayAugust 15, 2024

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7/22/24-Duke Fakir: Last Four Top died

(AP) By  HILLEL ITALIE Updated 4:57 PM EDT, July 22, 2024 Hear Duke on our interview page as he was a fantastic guest on "The Lost 45s" show! NEW YORK (AP) — Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at […]

todayJuly 22, 2024

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