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fromConsequence
2 days ago

Nedra Talley Ross, Final Surviving Member of The Ronettes, Dead at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, founding member of The Ronettes, passed away at 80, leaving a lasting legacy in 1960s pop music.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Neil Sedaka, songwriter and hitmaker over multiple generations, dies at 86

A chipper melodicist who never attempted to disguise his sentimental streak, Sedaka emerged at the moment rock 'n' roll's initial big bang started to fizzle. As a songwriter and performer, Sedaka treated rock 'n' roll as another fad to be exploited, crafting cheerful, vivacious tunes targeted at teens who'd bop along to 'Stupid Cupid' and swoon to 'Where the Boys Are.'
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