CLASSIC ROCK Q107 » death

Lufkin IHOP Employee Killed By Lightning Strike

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:24:44 +0000

Meshell Foxworth was likely on a break outside the Lufkin IHOP restaurant where she worked, when a lightning strike ended her life late Tuesday night. Witnesses said Foxworth was holding an umbrella when lightning entered her upper torso, then exited through her feet. She was initially coherent moments following the strike, and was transported to [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers 'The Doors' Keyboardist Ray Manzarek [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:57:21 +0000

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of “The Doors” (1965-1973), is gone at 74. Between 1962 and 1965, Manzarek was a cinematography student at UCLA, when he met film student Jim Morrison. Less than two months after completing film school, and thinking that he and Morrison would never cross paths again, the two had a [...]

Dick Trickle, NASCAR Driver, Found Dead Of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Joe Student — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:30:24 +0000

Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on Thursday, Lincoln County (N.C.) police said. The discovery of Trickle's body near the Forest Lawn Cemetery came after the Lincoln County Communications Center had received a call e

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers Richie Havens [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:30:38 +0000

Richie Havens is dead at 72 of a sudden heart attack. He began his career in the New York City folk scene, then signed a record deal with Bob Dylan’s Manager, before appearing as the opening act at 1969s Woodstock Festival, where his “Freedom” performance was considered by many to be one of the greatest [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers The Divinyls' Singer Chrissy Amphett [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:15:01 +0000

Between 1982 and 1996, The Divinyls made six albums, and like me, I’m willing to bet you can’t name one LP, but I’m also willing to bet that you can sing the chorus of their top five single that was released in 1991. The Divinyls lead singer, Chrissy Amphett, wasn’t a household name either, but [...]

Boston Marathon Explosion Kills Two, More Than 100 Injured [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:07:33 +0000

Obviously enough is NOT being done about the war on terrorism, and whether the cowards who set-off the blasts are the domestic type, or from one of the many countries spewing hate for America, this afternoon's explosion at the finish line of the Boston Marathon is yet another wake-up call to fire a majority of the politicians in Washington and start over!

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers Funnyman 'Jonathan Winters' [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:36:31 +0000

He was brilliant with a quick wit, and did it old school – without dropping ONE “F”-bomb. Jonathan Winters gave us reasons to laugh for over five decades, and because of his unlavish, yuckster persona, spot-on improvisation, and potpourri of character goofballs, Jim Carrey and Robin Williams made it big in comedy. Most people don’t [...]

Mouseketeer Annette Funicello Dead at 70 [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:11:40 +0000

For those of us familiar with the Mickey Mouse Club of the 1950s, and the beach party rage movies of the early 1960s, will be sad to hear that Annette Funicello has died. The mostly widely recognized Mouseketeer by far, receiving over 5,000 fan mail letters each month, Funicello, only twelve years old at the [...]

Yes Founding Guitarist Peter Banks Dead at 65

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:46:12 +0000

Pioneering British guitarist Peter Banks has died. Best known for his work as the original guitarist in the seminal progressive rock band Yes, the musician was a trailblazer in the progressive rock movement of the '70s that also spawned Genesis, Pink Floyd, ELP and Jethro Tull. He passed away last Friday (March 8) at his home in London at the age of 65.

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers 'One Day At A Time' Star, Bonnie Franklin

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:42:58 +0000

On September 26, 2012, I reported that Bonnie Franklin, the star of the 1970s television sitcom “One Day At A Time”, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Today, she passed away from the disease. “Time” was a highly rated show that garnered top ratings in its prime. Running from ’75-’84, Franklin, a single mom, brought up [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers Richard Street of Temptations [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:35:45 +0000

Only nine days after the passing of Temptations singer Otis “Damon” Harris, Richard Street, who joined the group in the 1970s, has also died. Street was 70 years old. “Treat Her Like A Lady” was released in 1984. Richard is on the far right microphone:

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers 'Temptations' Great, Otis Damon Harris [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:59:25 +0000

Before Eddie Kendricks kept on truckin’, he was a member of one of the greatest musical groups in history! In 1971, when Kendricks decided it was time to embark on a solo career, that opened the door for the soul and R&B of Otis “Damon” Harris to slide his voice into the band known as [...]

Former Allman Brothers Guitarist 'Dangerous' Dan Toler Dies

Dave Lifton — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:06:01 +0000

Dan Toler, a southern rock guitar great who was part of the Allman Brothers Band family, has died near his hometown of Sarasota, Fla. He was 65. A note on his official Facebook page reads, “It is with great regret and sadness that our dear friend and loved one, Dan Toler, passed away peacefully in [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers 'Mr. Drummond' From "Diff'rent Strokes" [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:55:19 +0000

Before he was known as Philip Drummond on the popular television series “Diff’rent Strokes”, he played obnoxious neighbor, Dr. Arthur Harmon, on the long running comedy “Maude”, starring Bea Arthur, and before that Conrad Bain was virtually unrecognized. A quiet man who relished his acting career, his daughter said Bain had “a kind heart”, and [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers 'Ohio' Frontman Leroy Bonner [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:34:55 +0000

Fi-er, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP… Fi-er, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP, BUMP… Those immortal lyrics sung by lead singer Leroy “Sugarfoot’ Bonner are now silent. Most classic rockers, although true to the hard edge, still find time to appreciate the heart and soul of middle ’70s quasi funk/disco, and the Ohio Players were [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers Newspaper Columnist "Dear Abby" [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:02:30 +0000

If you were thinking about writing to “Dear Abby” this weekend because your fourth cousin’s brother divorced from his third wife after only six months of matrimony, fa-get-about-it. For more than six decades, Abigail Van Buren (her Pen name) responded to the lovelorn, the despondent, the happy campers, the lonely…yes, even yours truly here, wrote [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Remembers 'Jeffersons' Doorman [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:53:10 +0000

Ned Wertimer appeared in a variety of television programs in his career including “WKRP in Cincinnati”, “Car 54, Where Are You?”, and “Mork & Mindy”. Over 100 credits in all, it was his role on the “Jeffersons” that made him a household name for 11 seasons (1975-1984), playing Ralph, the Doorman. Wertimer also had a [...]

'Odd Couples' Jack Klugman Dies From Unknown Causes [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:34:21 +0000

Jack Klugman began his acting career in 1954, appearing on the soap opera "The Greatest Gift", as well as a drama called "Justice".

It was in 1955 that he and Tony Randall first met one another, and fifteen years later they would star together in one the best television sitcoms in history, "The Odd Couple", which was based upon a Broadway play by Neil Simon, and starred Walter Matthau as "Oscar", and Jack Lemon as "Felix".

'Dallas' Icon Larry Hagman Dies at 81 [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:25:22 +0000

Southfork Ranch has closed its doors forever, as a Texas giant has been silenced. Upon hearing the news, Barbara Eden memorialized Larry Hagman on Facebook and Twitter, writing “Larry was always, simply Larry…not just a great actor…but an element of pure Americana…”, while Linda Gray was quoted as saying “Larry Hagman was my best friend [...]

Master of Ceremonies, Actor, Gary Collins Dies of Natural Causes [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:24:55 +0000

He made guest appearances on many television shows including “Love American Style”, “JAG”, and “The Virginian”, but what most Classic Rockers will likely remember most, is his friendly smile, while hosting the Miss America Pageant from 1982 to 1990. Gary Collins was also a regular daytime invader of living rooms as he hosted a television [...]