She was big sister to Sandra Kay Safady (Orlando, Fl) and Louwanna Gard (Lawrenceville) Barbara Sue DeHart, 69, passed away October 14, 2022 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was also preceded in death by his first Read More, George Curtis Lewis ROCKY MOUNT - George Curtis Lewis, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by a son Dalson Gentry. Over the years Floyd met his beautiful wife Cathy and they settled in North Carolina along the way making Read More, Ronald Wade Price Nashville - Ronald Wade Price, 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 7, 2022. The historical accuracy of many of the aspects of the John Henry legend are subject to debate. Published in Rocky Mount Telegram from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24, 2022. She was born on December 20, 1930 to Wiley and Louvenia Pridgen Smith. He joined The Platters and continued his singing career. WebMorris Ankrum (born Morris Nussbaum; August 28, 1897 September 2, 1964) was an American radio, television, and film character actor 1964 was the most well-documented year of Ayler's career, during which he recorded many albums, the first of which was Spirits (re-released later as Witches and Devils) in March of that year. [24] Ballads about John Henry's life typically contain four major components: a premonition by John Henry as a child that steel-driving would lead to his death, the lead-up to and the results of the legendary race against the steam hammer, Henry's death and burial, and the reaction of his wife.[24]. He is joined in heaven by his late mother Mable Sherrod Purvis; sister Margaret Jean Stallings and brothers Mike and Danny Eason. Read More, Janice Phillips Johnson Fountain - Janice Phillips Johnson, 77 of Fountain passed away Saturday. Funeral Thursday 12 pm, Greater New Testament Holy Church, Sharpsburg, NC. [8]:39, According to Nelson, objectionable conditions at the Virginia prison led the warden to believe that the prisoners, many of whom had been arrested on trivial charges, would be better clothed and fed if they were released as laborers to private contractors. Arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home. Tommy was born on July 29, 1949, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Rex and Helen (Dillman) Megenhardt. Spiritual Unity featured the trio that Ayler had just assembled that summer, including bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Sunny Murray. It is a ferociously-paced 20-minute improvisation featuring his signature military-march influenced melodies. Jacqueline Jackie Marie (Schepper) Smith, Clay City, Athena Tinky Raeline Holbrook, 3 , & Aries Ducky Mae Romine, 3 months, Robert Joe Bubba Bennett, Brazil, Indiana, Phyllis Ann (Stevenson) Maurer, of Center Point, Tristin Jacob Andrews, formerly of Staunton, ALBERT ABE MARTIN GURCHIEK Terre Haute, Indiana, REX THOMAS TOMMY MEGENHARDT Brazil, IN, William Mouse Robert Sanders, of Brazil, SHARON SHERRI S. (HEDGE MCCROCKLIN) SULLIVAN Terre Haute, Roselynn Moyer (Julbert), of Lewis, Indiana, GERALDINE GARRETT BERGER Formerly of BRAZIL, IN, Gerald Gary Kermit Lee Stantz, of Terre Haute. Sherri was born to Hershel and Georgia (Drake) Hedge, of Lawrenceville, Illinois on December 10, 1942, in Bridgeport. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. Max graduated from Brazil High School in 1953. Place an Obituary. Ayler experimented with microtonality in his improvisations, seeking to explore the sounds that fall between the notes in a traditional scale. Several groups of Drifters can trace roots back to these original groups, but contain few if any original members. WebDavid Halberstam (April 10, 1934 April 23, 2007) was an American writer, journalist, and historian, known for his work on the Vietnam War, politics, history, the Civil Rights Movement, business, media, American culture, Korean War, and later, sports journalism. Read More, RED OAK - Jedadiah "Jed" Allen Woodcock , 45, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Henry, like many African Americans, might have come to Virginia to work on the clean-up of the battlefields after the Civil War. [15], Ayler first sang on a recording in a version of "Ghosts" performed in Paris in 1966, in which his vocal style was similar to that of his saxophone, with an eerie disregard for pitch. A Funeral Service will be held on Fri, Nov 4, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief. Vicki worked many years as a C.N.A. Viewing will be Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Social Union Church. Lois Wilder Starnes, age 105, the widow of Q.B. Graveside entombment will be held Monday, November 14, at 2:00 P.M. at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens by Rev. [10] Nelson also argues that the verses of the ballad about John Henry being buried near "the white house," "in the sand," somewhere that locomotives roar, mean that Henry's body was buried in a ditch behind the so-called white house of the Virginia State Penitentiary, which photos from that time indicate was painted white, and where numerous unmarked graves have been found.[11]. "Money Honey" was a huge success, and propelled the Drifters to immediate fame.[10]. He was also preceded in death Read More, Norman Ray "Pete" Anderson Pinetops - Norman "Pete" Ray Anderson, age 86, died Monday, November 7, 2022 at the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, NC. Albert Abe Martin Gurchiek, 80, passed away October 30, 2022 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Whitehead is in his 12th season as the offensive coordinator for the Cowboys. Active for six decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era.In the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock.Their first stable line-up consisted of vocalist Mick Jagger, multi-instrumentalist Brian This was considered the last straw for Treadwell, who fired the entire group. During the next year, more former members came in as replacements, making the group Moore, Billy and Ray Lewis, and Gene Jenkins (replaced shortly after by George Chandler, then John Thurston). Published in Rocky Mount Telegram from Dec. 8 to Dec. 15, 2022. Oxford University Press. Several locations have been put forth for the tunnel on which John Henry died. The tale of John Henry has been used as a symbol in many cultural movements, including labor movements[12] and the Civil Rights Movement. Visitation will be 4:00pm - 6:00pm January 3, 2020 at Hawes Funeral Home Chapel, 115 N. Pershing St., Warsaw, NC. A fusion of tradition, modernity and surroundings. Arrangements by Wheeler & Read More, John Dewey "JD" Langley, Jr. Rocky Mount - John Dewey "JD" Langley, Jr., age 91, passed away at Duke University Hospital on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. She worked at Columbia House and Clabber Girl for more than 30 years Cleb Lee Boruff, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away in his sleep, unexpectedly, on December 4, 2022. Published in Rocky Mount Telegram from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12, 2022. In 1968, the group consisted of Pinkney, Gerhart Thrasher, Hollis, and Hendricks. Sally was born on May 2, 1941, in Owensboro, Kentucky the daughter of Hugh and Oolata Inez (Hamilton) Williams. With Leiber and Stoller producing, this new lineup widely considered the "true" golden age of the group released several singles with King on lead that became chart hits. Arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home. several recent entrants into the gaming industry using this disruptive technology, including Amazon Luna, Netflix, Google Stadia, Blacknut, NVIDIA GeForce Now, as Published in Rocky Mount Telegram from Nov. 21 to Nov. 28, 2022. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on December 1, 1970, to the late Harley and Archelene (Alkire) Norris. By early 1958, the lineup was Bobby Hendricks (lead tenor), Gerhart Thrasher (first tenor), Jimmy Millender (baritone), Tommy Evans (bass), and Jimmy Oliver (guitar). Leigh returned on the next tour and Lamarr was replaced by the returning Patrick Alan. Service is Friday, 1:00 p.m. at Social Union Baptist Church in Nashville. Sheppard and Thomas. Obituary Candy Lin Whitehead, 53, Seneca, Mo passed into eternal rest December 25, 2021 after an illness. Read More, Memorial services for Dannielle (Ownby) Henry, 84, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be at 7:30p.m. Rates for the Brazil Times are $75 for notices with 299 words or fewer, with an additional $50 for up to 100 additional words ($125 for 300-399 words, etc. To this day his albums are among the best selling in the narrow genre of "free jazz", along with the aforementioned legends. Prison records for John William Henry stopped in 1873, suggesting that he was kept on the record books until it was clear that he was not coming back and had died. She married Edwin C. Naughton in Madison, Ohio, on June 27 Read More, Funeral Service for Richard E. Whitehead, age 83, will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the Jakubs-Waite Funeral Home, 36000 Lakeshore Blvd. [2] For some time afterwards, rumors circulated that Ayler had been murdered, with a long-standing urban legend that the Mafia had tied him to a jukebox. In her free time, she enjoyed word search books, card games, and puzzles Ernest Lee Whitehead Jr., 65, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on December 5, 2022, while staying at Summerfield Long Term Care Facility in Cloverdale. Pinkney added Bruce Caesar, Clarence Tex Walker, and Duke Richardson, but the lineup changed rapidly. In 1974, Nick Bosustow and David Adams co-produced an 11-minute animated short, John Henry is featured in the 22nd episode of the season 5 of, John Henry was mentioned in the season 7 premiere of, The story of John Henry was prominently featured in a 2008 episode of the, John Henry is briefly mentioned in an episode of, John Henry is also referenced in episode 4 of season 6 of the television show, Elements of John Henry's legend was featured in, John Henry was featured as a fictional character in the 2014 video game, He also appeared as a playable character in the 3DS game, The Big Bend Tunnel is a location of the multiplayer videogame. [34] Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame 2018. More lineup changes followed after Ferbee was involved in an accident and left the group. Jerry Wexler recalled, Ahmet exited Birdland like a shot and headed directly uptown. Elton was an Army veteran, adjutant of the Cox-Putney American Legion in Elm City, postal employee Read More, Martha Dean "Deanie" (Saunders) Overton Morehead City - Martha Dean "Deanie" Saunders Overton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 with her family by her side. The group's lineup as of 2007 was Peter Lamarr, Rohan Delano Turney, Patrick Alan, and Victor Bynoe. [7] There were other lead singers too, but the group was less successful during those times.[8]. WebBrowse The Press obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Richard graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1965, and married Nona Tindal in 1969. [8] "They Killed John Henry" on his 2009 album, Dave Van Ronk Sings Ballads, Blues, and a Spiritual, "Taking Swings at a Myth, With John Henry the Man (Published 2006)", "Taking Swings at a Myth, With John Henry the Man", "Reflections on "John Henry": Ethical Issues in Singing Performance", "Dwayne Johnson to Star in Netflix's 'John Henry and the Statesmen', "Dwayne Johnson's John Henry Movie, Which Released A Trailer Three Years Ago, Is 'Still Totally Happening' [Exclusive]", "Have You Seen 'John Henry and the Inky-Poo'? Lifetime achievement awards were presented at this concert to Joe Blunt and Butch Leake by Neil Martin from Sony Music and songwriter Roger Greenway. She worked for McDonalds, Kmart, and Todds uniforms Joseph Melega, Jr., 89, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. [57], Ayler's tune "Ghosts" has been recorded by a number of musicians, including Gary Lucas,[58] David Moss,[59] Crazy Backwards Alphabet,[60] Lester Bowie,[61] Eugene Chadbourne,[62] and Gary Windo.[63]. [citation needed]Neill's breakthrough performance in New Zealand was the [6] In their induction, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame selected four members from the first Drifters, two from the second Drifters, and one from the post-Atlantic Drifters. Published in Rocky Mount Telegram from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, 2022. Schwartz, Jeff. "[3] In 1927, Johnson visited the area and found one man who said he had seen it. [15] Ayler later recalled: "John was like a visitor to this planet. Moore, Evans, Gerhart Thrasher, and Charlie Hughes got a top-10 hit in 1957 with "Fools Fall In Love" (number 69 Pop and number 10 R&B).[15]. Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Madison High School. Bill Pinkney was fired after asking Treadwell for more money. Obituary of Dolores Whitehead Dolores Whitehead, 90, of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on December 29, 2021. The very much loved Husband of Jackie. Fredricks was replaced by Clyde Brown during the next year, and Kitchings by Billy Lewis the year after. Ayler's first set for Impulse was recorded a few weeks before Christmas in 1966, entitled Albert Ayler in Greenwich Village. Bernice worked at Wayside Gardens , the post office, and babysat for several families . He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality. The Drifters lineup performed at the London IndigoO2 Arena in 2009 with special guests the Drifter Legends, made up of some of the most prestigious former members of the group. Baughan's voice was similar to McPhatter's, but his erratic behavior made him difficult to work with and unsuitable in the eyes of Atlantic Records executives. Low salaries contributed to burnout among the members. During this time, Ayler began to garner some attention from critics, although he was not able to foster much of a fan following. She graduated from Northview High School with the class of 1990. Funeral is Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church in Nashville. (Some newspapers have had unfortunate experiences in the past where individuals submitted obituaries for people who had not passed away.). She was born December 26, 1985, in Texarkana, TX to John Mark and Diane Whitehead. The Encyclopedia of Popular Music describes Spirits Rejoice as a "riotous, hugely emotional and astonishingly creative celebration of the urge to make noise. Viewing Friday 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Greater Mt. Published in Rocky Mount Telegram from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7, 2022. This version of the Drifters was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000 as Ben E. King and the Drifters. [29] Green died on March 10, 1989; Phillips died in 2002. Bobby Charles Taylor August 13, 1940 - (died on October 14, 2018, in Moreno Valley, California). Pinkney was replaced by Tommy Evans (who had replaced Jimmy Ricks in The Ravens). Eastlake. Burial will follow in the Baker Cemetery. Funeral services will be private. Beginning his career at Alcatraz and making it all the way to Sandstone Minnesota as a Warden. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1961. She was also preceded in death by her husband Read More, Barbara Staley Taylor ROCKY MOUNT - Barbara Staley Taylor, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. WebIn addition to his parents, Mr. Pitts is preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Pitts Whitehead and a brother, Joe A. Pitts. Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Faye Treadwell renamed the group's management company Treadwell Drifters Inc. Moore left in 1978 and was replaced by Ray Lewis. Hemmings left in 2004 and was replaced by Peter Lamarr. [1], After early experience playing R&B and bebop, Ayler began recording music during the free jazz era of the 1960s. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Rocky Mount. Jill was born on June 30, 1958, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Donald and Marilyn Jean (Bridgewater) Tallman. She was also preceded in death by her Read More, Roderick Michael "Mike" McIntyre Battleboro - Roderick Michael "Mike" McIntyre, beloved husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, and friend passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the age of 71. The effort paid off. [6] (Coltrane served as a mentor throughout Ayler's life, providing financial and professional support. Interment will follow in He enjoyed Read More, ROCKY MOUNT - John Emerson "Gold" Joyner , 84, died on Monday, August 17, 2020. After a recording session of four songs on June 29, 1953, Ertegun realized that this combination did not work, and had McPhatter recruit another lineup. In addition to her parents Read More, Margaret Lanier Faircloth Whitehead Elm City - Margaret Lanier Faircloth Whitehead, age 101, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. [64], Krajewsk, "Stan Douglas, 15 September 2007 6 January 2008, Staatsgalerie & Wurttembergischer", Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe, Holy Ghost: Rare & Unissued Recordings (196270), "Albert Ayler: Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe", "Brotzmann Quartet Pays Joyful Homage to Ayler", "Pianist Matthew Shipp Says Goodbye To Tenor Colossus David S. Ware", "John Lurie: Stranger Than Paradise/The Resurrection of Albert Ayler", "Various Artists: Live at the Knitting Factory, Vol. Grove Music Online. Read More, Gordon B. Bogert passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2022. That group consisted of Green (lead/baritone), Derek Ventura (lead/tenor), Lloyd Butch Phillips (second tenor), and Bernard Jones (bass/baritone). Paula loved her Read More, Funeral Mass for Victor J. Matteucci II, 45, of Mentor, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. Susan was born on December 29, 1941, in Greencastle, Indiana the daughter of Lloyd and Vivian Mary (Shelburn) Green. His final album, Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe, featured rock musicians such as Henry Vestine of Canned Heat alongside jazz musicians like pianist Bobby Few. His style is characterized by timbre variations, including squeaks, honks, and improvisation in very high and very low registers. Green left in 1962 and was replaced by Eugene Pearson (of The Rivileers and The Cleftones). Genevieve was born to the late Fred and Ethel (Killion) Lafollette on Dec. 20, 1928, in Brazil. Deloris loved gardening in her flower garden, and she was a very talented quilter. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat, Nov 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church A visitation will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. WebOothout Zabriskie Whitehead (March 1, 1911 July 29, 1998) was an American stage and film character actor. McPhatter was barely known during his time with the Dominoes, and he was sometimes passed off as "Clyde Ward, Billy's little brother". [31], Aside from the official post-2008 lineup, Treadwell managed a second group, The Drifters Legends, composed of former members Rick Sheppard, Butch Leake, Joe Blunt, and Clyde Brown. Ayler relocated to Sweden in 1962, where his recording career began, leading Swedish and Danish groups on radio sessions and jamming as an unpaid member of Cecil Taylor's band in the winter of 196263. Since this new group had no connection to the previous Drifters, they often played to hostile audiences.[6]. The second group of Drifters, formed in 1959 and led by Ben E. King, were originally an up-and-coming group named The Five Crowns.After 1965 members drifted in Gerald Gary Kermit Lee Stantz, 60, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on October 5, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Leukemia. Nelson stresses that John Henry would have been representative of the many hundreds of convict laborers who were killed in unknown circumstances tunneling through the mountains or who died shortly afterwards of silicosis from dust created by the drills and blasting. Gordon Braxton. Read More, Memorial Mass for Diane M. (nee Abramowski) Vargo, 76, of Mentor, will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church Read More, In Loving Memory of CHARLES VELEBA who passed away on December 10, 2021. He worked as a laborer and inspector at a steel mill, and retired in 1993. Leigh was replaced after two years by the returning Lamarr. or "Zebby", he also authored several volumes of biographical sketches of early members of the Bah Faith especially in the West after he moved ("pioneered" as a Bah) to Dublin, Bobby Hendricks returned, making the group a quintet for a short time, before Lewis' departure. [9] In 1959 he was stationed in France, where he was further exposed to the martial music that would be a core influence on his later work. She graduated from Brazil High School. Visit Mrs. Damron's online condolences page at Molnar Funeral Homes - Nixon Chapel. OBITUARY. In 1972, the Drifters left the Atlantic roster. The 1950s and '60s incarnations of the group were also a force on the US R&B charts, notching six number-one R&B hits: "Money Honey" (1953), "Honey Love" (1954), "Adorable" (1955), "There Goes My Baby" (1959), "Save The Last Dance For Me" (1960), and "Under The Boardwalk" (1964). Clyde McPhatter lead tenor (studio, occasionally live), Charlie Thomas 2nd tenor (lead on tour), This page was last edited on 9 November 2022, at 21:32. Hannah Circle, Castalia Literary Club, Leeds Music Club and Treasurer of the Leeds Arts Council. In 2012, gold discs (100,000 units sold of Up on the Roof, The Very Best Of) were awarded by Sony Music to Butch Leake, Joe Blunt, and Clyde Brown. A Memorial Service will be on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church. He was born October 24, 1960. Ayler took a deconstructive approach to his music, which was characteristic of the free jazz era. Bengalee singer-songwriter and musician Hemanga Biswas (1912 1987), considered to be as the Father of the Indian People's Theater Association Movement in Assam inspired by John Henry, the American ballad translated the song in Bengali as well as the Assamese language and also composed its music for which he was well recognized among the masses. In the C&O's tunneling records, Nelson found no evidence of a steam drill used in Big Bend Tunnel. Jeffrey Scott Whitehead. Dock Green led his group, the Drifters featuring Dock Green, throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Interment will be in the Middleton Cemetery, Kenansville, NC. [25] He "saw in a vision the new Earth built by God coming out of Heaven," and implored the readers to share the message of Revelations, insisting that "This is very important. Published in Rocky Mount Telegram from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, 2022. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on December 2, 1920, the seventh child of William and Martha Worrell Lanier. Visitation Sun. Some versions of the song refer to the location of John Henry's death as "The Big Bend Tunnel on the C. & O. Pinkney died on July 4, 2007, and his legacy continues via the successfully defended registered federal service mark "Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters". The family will Read More, Wanda Kay (Moore) Anderton Nashville - Wanda Kay Moore Anderton, 67, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. He also worked as a shop steward for the Teamsters Union Patricia A. Cannoy, 56 of Kansas, IL, went home to be with the Lord, November 23, 2022, at 9:21 am at Union Hospital. Arrangements by Edwards Read More, Julie "Bett" Barnes Jackson ROCKY MOUNT - Julie "Bett" Barnes Jackson, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, playing Bingo and Embroidery Eleonora A. McKenzie Carbon, Indiana Eleonora A. McKenzie, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at her home. A Graveside Service will be held on Sun, Oct 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery. Neill wrote and directed a film for the New Zealand National Film Unit, Telephone Etiquette (1974). Mrs. Whitehead was an member of Leeds First United Methodist Church. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. Kernfeld, Barry. This effect is especially evident in Coltrane's albums Meditations and Stellar Regions. Website on racial protest and resistance in the John henry ballad. Butch Leake and Grant Kitchings of The Ink Spots replaced[when?] Floyd was born on January 29, 1952 to Wanda and Floyd Sr. in Temple, Texas. The Swedish filmmaker Kasper Collin was so inspired by Ayler's music and life that he produced a documentary, My Name Is Albert Ayler, which includes interviews with ESP-Disk founder Bernard Stollman, along with interviews with Ayler's family, girlfriends and bandmates. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations Read More, Angel Renee Patton Fremont - Angel Renee Patton, 37, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. He also enjoyed listening to music, playing guitar in area bands and hanging out with friends Sherry Lynn Kearschner, 60, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on December 4, 2022 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He graduated from Northview High School with the class of 2011. Donald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all. And only he could tell me things like that. Individuals may contact the Brazil Times office to submit an obituary, but notices will not be run until confirmation can be made with a funeral home. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. With this brief golden age lasting two years, personnel changes followed. Funeral 12 pm, Thursday at the Greater New Testament Holy Church, Sharpsburg, NC. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. The so-called "titans" of free jazz in the 21st century who play saxophone, such as Charles Gayle,[39] Ken Vandermark,[40] Peter Brtzmann,[41] and the late David S. Ware,[42] were all heavily influenced by Albert Ayler. Memorial service for Read More, Robert Joseph DuPaul April 22, 1926 - December 6, 2022 Blanche May DuPaul July 16, 1926 - February 29, 2020 Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully Read More, (nee Havas) age 87, heart of the family and friend of many, went home peacefully to God on Friday Dec. 9, 2022. David was born November 16, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN the son of Cecil M and Mary A. ("1st Hollywood Film to Feature African American Folklore in a Positive Light")", "The George Pal Puppetoons and Jasper Part 4", "Josh White- John Henry | For Old Times Sake", "The New Christy Minstrels Land of Giants Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", Merle Travis John Henry, Composed by Traditional, Mississippi John Hurt Folk Songs And Blues, "Songs: Ohia John Henry Split My Heart Lyrics", "When I Get My New House Done Western North Carolina Fiddle Tunes and Songs", "G. B. 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