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Former Allman Brothers Guitarist ‘Dangerous’ Dan Toler Dies
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.
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Classic Rock Q107 Remembers ‘Mr. Drummond’ From “Diff’rent Strokes” [VIDEO]
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.
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Classic Rock Q107 Remembers ‘Ohio’ Frontman Leroy Bonner [VIDEO]
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Classic Rock Q107 Remembers Newspaper Columnist “Dear Abby” [VIDEO]
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.
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Classic Rock Q107 Remembers ‘Jeffersons’ Doorman [VIDEO]
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.
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‘Odd Couples’ Jack Klugman Dies From Unknown Causes [VIDEO]
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".
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‘Dallas’ Icon Larry Hagman Dies at 81 [VIDEO]
Southfork Ranch has closed its doors forever, as a Texas giant has been silenced.
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Master of Ceremonies, Actor, Gary Collins Dies of Natural Causes [VIDEO]
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.
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‘Bad News Bears’ Actress Dies in Car Crash [VIDEO]
Sammi Kane Kraft was not a household name, and unless you liked the original "Bad News Bears" of 1976 enough to watch the so-so sequel of 2005, her death will read like any other obituary post in Section "C" of the newspaper.
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Singer/Songwriter Joe South Dead at 72 [VIDEO]
He was given a guitar at age 11, and by the time he turned 12, Joe South was performing on radio. He actually "built" radio stations in his youth just so he could play his music over the airwaves.
At the tender age of 17, South had already become a prized studio musician. With writing in his blood, he mixed up country and pop with the psychedelic 1960's.
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‘Green Mile’ Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Dies From Heart Complications [VIDEO]
You may not recognize the name Michael Clarke Duncan, but if you are familiar with the 1999 film "The Green Mile" starring Tom Hanks, you'll know Oscar nominated Duncan as playing the part of death row inmate "John Coffey".
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“Starship” Lead Guitarist Collapses After Concert; Dies [VIDEO]
Another one of "classic rock's" musicians has unexpectedly gone silent. No more will we hear Mark Abrahamian's strings. He was the lead guitarist for "Starship" and lived in Austin. Most of you know the heritage of the band as "Jefferson Starship", and before that, "Jefferson Airplane". He also rocked the big time with "Toto", "Loverboy", and "AC/DC".