AP Willie Mays is turning 90, and no mistaking that number. It strikes with the clarity of a line drive. Mays played in a sport measured by milestones 3,000 hits, 500 homers, signposts he passed and then some and now here’s one more. On Thursday, when baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer is serenaded with renditions of “Happy Birthday to You,” it might be time to expand the playlist. A player of such infinite variety deserves as much. There’s plenty to choose from. References to the Giants center fielder cut across the years and the genres rock, pop, folk, country, rap, hip hop.
increase font size Willie Mays, ready for a 90th birthday, lives in the hearts – and music – of fans Willie Mays turns 90 on Thursday, and his legend also had an impact on the music culture – from John Fogerty to Bob Dylan to Wu-Tang Clan, and many others. By FRED LEIFAssociated Press Share Shown in 1964, Willie Mays has insipred more than a few songwriters over the years. Mays turns 90 on Thursday. Associated Press Willie Mays is turning 90, and no mistaking that number. It strikes with the clarity of a line drive. Mays played in a sport measured by milestones – 3,000 hits, 500 homers, signposts he passed and then some – and now here’s one more.
May 04, 2021 - 5:47 AM Tommy West, a music producer, singer and songwriter who played a role in the short-lived career of musician Jim Croce, died of complications associated with Parkinson s disease, his family said. He was 78. West died Sunday in hospice care. Born Thomas Picardo Jr. in Jersey City, New Jersey, he developed his musical talents after his family moved to Neptune, according to his friend Mike Ragogna. âHis musical career began in 1958 as co-founder of the doo-wop group, The Criterions, with childhood friend and future Manhattan Transfer founder, Tim Hause,â Ragogna said. West had met Croce while both were students at Villanova University in 1961.
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) Tommy West, a music producer, singer and songwriter who played a role in the short-lived career of musician Jim Croce, died of complications associated with Parkinson's disease, his family said.