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Andy Paley died November 20, 2024.

Andy Paley

Andy Paley: A Musical Legacy(1952 – 2024) Andy Paley, born Andrew Douglas Paley on November 2, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts, and passing away on November 20, 2024, left an indelible mark on the world of music, film, and television. Known as a prolific songwriter, record producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, Paley’s career spanned more than five decades. From his early days as part of the 1970s power-pop duo The Paley Brothers to his later work in production and scoring for animation, Paley’s versatility and creativity cemented his status as a central figure in contemporary music and entertainment. Early Life and Musical…
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Rock n Roll Legend Little Richard died May 9, 2020

Little Richard

Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Richard Wayne Penniman was born in Macon, Georgia, and was the third of 12 children to Charles “Bud” Penniman and Leva Mae. His father was a church deacon, a brick mason, sold bootlegged moonshine and owned a nightclub called the Tip In Inn. As a child Richard Penniman was nicknamed “Lil’ Richard” by his family because of his small and skinny frame. Little Richard’s family was very religious and joined various churches, with several family members becoming ministers….
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