Posts tagged obit

Goodbye Mr. Carlin

June 23rd, 2008 by Loki

George Carlin was an inspiration in many ways for me. His black humor will be missed.

Story on Bloomberg here.

-Loki, HumidCity Founder

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Al Copeland: Dead in Germany at 64

March 23rd, 2008 by Loki

I may not have agreed with how he lived his life or spent his money, but is was his life and his money. One thing you have to give him is that he was a self made man.

The Canadian Press Reports

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Harry Lee Exits Stage Left

October 1st, 2007 by Loki

It would seem that Harry Lee will not be running for another term when election time rolls around again, he passed away this morning, losing his ongoing battle with leukemia at 75.

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Alvin Baptiste, R.I.P.

May 6th, 2007 by Loki

While there are no news articles to link to as yet, the entire production krewe here at the fest is abuzz with it: Alvin Baptiste, legendary jazz composer passed from a heart attack in the early hours of the morning.

EDIT: Judy Wood will do a tribute to Alvin Batiste from 5 to 6 PM on Jazz from the Market this Wednesday, May 9. It will include excerpts from her interview with him on August 31, 2006. LIsten online at WWOZ.ORG or tune in on the radio at 90.7fm if you are in the New Orleans area.

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