Tag: Rest in Power
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Episode 870: ‘Fight the Power’
'Fight the Power' The music industry is standing in solidarity with those calling for change in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd. This is Black Out Tuesday, a day for reflection and action.
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Episode 855: Little Richard, Rest in Power
Richard Penniman, aka Little Richard, a true rock 'n' roll legend, died on May 9 at age 87. Jim and Patrick pay tribute.
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Episode 854: Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider, Rest in Power
Florian Schneider, cofounder of highly influential German band Kraftwerk, died on April 21 at age 73. Listener Harris King joins Jim and Patrick to pay tribute.
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Episode 834: John Prine, Rest in Power
John Prine died of coronavirus on April 7 at age 73. We — and some listeners — pay tribute to this acclaimed singer-songwriter.
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Episode 830: Bill Withers, Rest in Power
One of America's great songwriters, Bill Withers, died on March 30 at age 81. Jim and Patrick pay tribute to the legendary soul singer.
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Episode 829: Adam Schlesinger, Rest in Power
Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger died of covid-19 on April 1 at age 52. He was one of the great pop songwriters of our time. (One bit of evidence: he wrote "That Thing You Do.")
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Episode 768: Neil Peart, Rest in Power
SPECIAL EPISODE: Neil Peart of Rush, one of the greatest drummers of all time, died Jan. 7 from brain cancer. Jim and Patrick are joined by Mike Snider and Brad Maylor to discuss Peart's contributions to rock music.
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Episode 689: Rest in Power – Ric Ocasek, Daniel Johnston, Eddie Money
We say goodbye to three artists of note: Indie singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston passed on Sept. 11, 2019, at age 58. Rocker Eddie Money, on Sept. 13 at 70. Cars singer and songwriter (and famed producer) Ric Ocasek on Sept. 15 at 75. Rest in Power.
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Episode 623: Dr. John, Rest in Power
New Orleans icon Dr. John (born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr.) died on June 6, 2019, at age 77. Jim and Patrick pay tribute.
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Episode 615: Roky Erickson, Rest in Power
Roky Erickson died on May 31, 2019, at age 71. He blended psychedelia with garage rock and influenced a wide swath of musicians while dealing with mental health issues. Jim & Patrick pay tribute.
