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John Hammond photo by Jessica Chornsky

John Hammond Blues Guitar Pioneer Dies Aged 83

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary blues singer and guitarist John Hammond has died aged 83, ending a six-decade career dedicated to preserving and performing traditional blues music.

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LaMonte McLemore Dies At 90, The 5th Dimension Co-Founder And Cultural Chronicler

by Paul Cashmere

The 5th Dimension co-founder LaMonte McLemore has died aged 90. The Grammy-winning vocalist and acclaimed photographer helped define an era of pop-soul and visual culture.

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