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Larry Adler 2001 Deaths

Larry AdlerAge: 87 musician whose skill helped to elevate the harmonica to a serious, concert-worthy instrument. He moved to London in 1952, after he was blacklisted in the U.S. He frequently…

Frederick Pitt Alderman 1998 Deaths

Frederick Pitt AldermanAge: 93 the United States' oldest Olympic track and field gold medalist; at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam he ran the second leg of the 4x400-meter relay, helping the…

Samuel Bartholomew Biography

Samuel BartholomewAge: 81 blocking back who captained Tennessee's 1939 undefeated, unscored upon football team (reg. season); won trophy for outstanding blocker in the SEC in 1938 and 1939;…

Doc Cheatham 1997 Deaths

Doc Cheatham jazz trumpeter Though Cheatham didn't enjoy fame until he was in his 70s, he is remembered as one of jazz's best-known figures. He was a sideman in several big bands in the…

Aaliyah 2001 Deaths

Aaliyah(Aaliyah Haughton)Born: January 16, 1979Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.Age: 22 rhythm-and-blues singer and actress who was on the brink of superstardom when she died in a plane crash. Her…

Percy Bysshe Shelley: The Boat on the Serchio

by Percy Bysshe Shelley Evening: Ponte Al Mare, PisaMusicThe Boat on the Serchio Published in part (lines 1-61, 88-118) by Mrs. Shelley, "Posthumous Poems", 1824; revised and enlarged by…

Amis, Martin

(Encyclopedia) Amis, Martin Amis, Martin āˈmĭs [key], 1949–2023, English novelist; son of Kingsley Amis. The younger Amis, who turned from literary journalism to fiction, invites…

Alex Hannum 2002 Deaths

Alex HannumAge: 78 Hall of Fame basketball coach, who was the first to lead two different teams to NBA titles; won titles with the St. Louis Hawks in 1958 and Philadelphia 76ers in 1967; his…