Deaths (Obituaries)
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Mr. Tyner, who first attracted wide notice as a member of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking quartet, influenced virtually every pianist in jazz. Source
His choral group acquired an international following and won Grammys after collaborating with Paul Simon on the album “Graceland.” Source
“You could tell by listening to Gang of Four music that punk had happened,” he once said. “But it definitely wasn’t punk music.” Source
Her filmography ranged from “Tarzan and the She-Devil” to “Wall Street.” She also appeared on “Batman” and on game shows and sang in cabarets. Source
Rush had a loyal worldwide fan base and sold millions of records. Mr. Peart, who was also the band’s primary lyricist, was among the most admired drummers in rock. Source
Mr. Oliver’s album covers for the 4AD label were a fitting complement to music by influential alternative bands like Pixies and the Breeders. Source
The techniques he developed with Manfred Eicher, the founder of the ECM label, had a major influence on the recordings of Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett and many others. Source
A former bank employee, the Italian singer appeared more than 240 times with the Metropolitan Opera, in 27 roles. Source
Teamed with the guitarist Eric Clapton and the bassist Jack Bruce in the band Cream, Mr. Baker helped redefine the role of the drums in rock. Source
A multiple Grammy Award winner, she was a towering figure on operatic, concert and recital stages. Source
