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Dickey Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin’ man.
He left home at 16 to join the circus and became a renowned guitarist touring the world with the Allman Brothers Band. He wrote the group’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” and remained on the road until he reached the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Betts died at his home in Osprey, Florida.


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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, told The Associated Press by phone.
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If you are of a certain age, there is a good chance the Sherman brothers write the soundtrack to your childhood.

Composer Richard M Sherman, who wrote songs for Disney film classics such as Mary Poppins has died aged 95 in Beverly Hills.
Sherman partnered with his late brother Robert, and the pair won two Oscars in 1965 for their work on Mary Poppins.

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Mary Poppins songwriter Richard Sherman dies aged 95

Richard Sherman composed scores for Mary Poppins and the Jungle Book, amassing Oscars and Grammy awards with his brother.
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Chuck Roberts, who could make a better claim than almost anyone to being called the “Voice of House Music,” has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Roberts, known for the iconic “In the beginning there was jack…” sermon from the 1987 track “My House” by Rhythm Control, passed away on June 6 2024 — “peacefully,” while surrounded by his family in suburban Berwyn, Illinois, according to a statement. He was 66 years old.

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"The Voice of House Music" Chuck Roberts has died

Chicago house icon Chuck Roberts, famous for the "In the beginning there was jack..." sermon, has passed away after a battle with cancer.
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Being on the first page, halfway through the year is better than the last few. But still . . .

British blues musician John Mayall OBE - whose influential band the Bluesbreakers was a springboard for stars including Eric Clapton - has died aged 90.
The songwriter died at his home in California on Monday surrounded by his family, a statement on his Instagram page said.

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John Mayall: Pioneer of British blues dies aged 90

His band the Bluesbreakers was a springboard for stars including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood.
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Wallace Amos Jr. (July 1, 1936 – August 13, 2024) was an American television personality, businessman and author. He was the founder of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie, the Cookie Kahuna, and Aunt Della's Cookies gourmet cookie brands, and he was the host of the adult reading program Learn to Read.

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Wally Amos - Wikipedia

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But the reason he is showing up here. . . .

Amos took classes to become a secretary, and took a mailroom clerk job with the William Morris Agency.[1] Eventually, he became the agency's first African American talent agent. He signed Simon & Garfunkel[6] and headed the agency's rock 'n' roll department. Amos attracted clients by sending them chocolate chip cookies along with an invitation to visit him. The musicians he represented included The Temptations and Marvin Gaye.[1]

 
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