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August 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson, Lead Guitarist And Chief Songwriter For The Band, Dies At 80
JAIME ROYAL “ROBBIE” ROBERTSON, the CANADIAN singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work in ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductees THE BAND, passed away after a long illness at the age of 80. In a statement, ROBERTSON’s … more »
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April 26, 2023
Jewish Music Show Hosts Form 'Jewish Broadcasters Network'
A group of Jewish music radio show hosts has formed the JEWISH BROADCASTERS NETWORK to share music, distribution, and content. The group is headed by EMERSON COLLEGE Variety WERS/BOSTON "CHAGIGAH" host HAL SLIFER, with a board consisting of … more »
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February 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach, Oscar And Grammy-Winning Songwriter, Dies At 94
BURT FREEMAN BACHARACH, a six-time GRAMMY AWARD and three-time OSCAR winner, whose hit songs – many of them with lyrics by his partner, the late HAL DAVID -- were covered by everyone from DIONNE WARWICK, GENE PITNEY, DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, THE … more »
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October 12, 2022
Brooks Arthur, Engineer/Producer, Studio Owner, Adam Sandler Music Supervisor, Passes At 86
BROOKS ARTHUR, who started out in the mail room at DECCA RECORDS and as an in-house assistant at KAPP RECORDS before engineering a string of classic BRILL BUILDING “girl group” hit singles in the early ‘60s, then owning several studios, … more »
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November 5, 2020
Richard Allan 'Dickie' Kline Dead At 82
RICHARD ALLAN “DICKIE” KLINE, a record industry pioneer and executive know for his promotion and artist relations in the 1950s through the 1980s that were instrumental in breaking some of the era’s biggest names in rock, R&B and … more »
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July 27, 2020
Recap: Fleetwood Mac Co-Founder Peter Green Passes On At Age 73; Benztown Releases Audio Tribute
In case you missed the ALL ACCESS BULLETIN on SATURDAY (NET NEWS 7/25) a family spokesperson has revealed that FLEETWOOD MAC co-founder, singer-songwriter-guitarist PETER GREEN has died (7/25). He was 73. "It is with great sadness that the family of … more »
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November 10, 2016
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen Passes At 82
LEONARD COHEN, a 2008 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductee who was an acclaimed novelist and poet before launching a career as a folk singer-songwriter, passed away today at the age of 82. COHEN, best-known for his anthem “Hallelujah,” which … more »
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December 14, 2015
Itzhak Perlman Named 2016 Genesis Prize Laureate
Violin virtuoso ITZHAK PERLMAN has been named the 2016 GENESIS Prize Laureate, winning the annual $1 million award given by the GENESIS PRIZE FOUNDATION to those who "have achieved extraordinary professional success, have made a significant … more »
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April 7, 2014
Lyor Cohen Becomes A Partner In JRSportsBrief
Former WARNER MUSIC GROUP CEO LYOR COHEN, who now heads 300 ENTERTAINMENT, has become a partner in JRSPORTBRIEF, a video sports website. JEWISH BUSINESS NEWS reports COHEN, "has increased his presence in that arena through taking a reportedly … more »
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April 27, 2006
Schachtel Nabs JMG Nat'l Dir./Sales Post
JEWISH MUSIC GROUP (JMG) has named DEAN SCHACHTEL to the position of Nat'l Dir./Sales for the label. In addition to overseeing sales, marketing and distribution of all JMG releases in both the Judaica and Mainstream markets, SCHACHTEL will also handle … more »









