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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Guitarist Phil Upchurch, who played with Donny Hathaway and Michael Jackson, dies at 84

Phil Upchurch, influential session guitarist who contributed to iconic soul, R&B, jazz and pop recordings, died Nov. 23 at age 84.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Danny Thompson obituary

Danny Thompson was a founding Pentangle double-bassist whose fluid, resonant playing made him a sought-after session musician across British folk, rock and jazz for decades.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Kate Bush to Pentangle to T-Rex, the late Danny Thompson's musical brilliance knew no bounds

Danny Thompson was an extraordinary upright double bassist whose distinctive, melodic, lead-like style shaped British folk, jazz and popular music collaborations.
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fromVulture
3 months ago

'So Here's This Lunatic With a Crew Cut'

G.E. Smith dominated SNL's musical presence from 1985–1995 as a charismatic bandleader, versatile session guitarist, and memorable on-screen performer.
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