Died On This Date (November 22, 1988) Janet Ertel / The Chordettes
themusicsover Janet Ertel
September 21, 1913 – November 22, 1988
Janet Ertel was an original member or the pop vocal group, the Chordettes. Formed during the late ’40s, the group initially considered themselves as more of a folk group like the Weavers, but soon went in a pop direction. In 1952, the group performed on the popular Arthur Goddfrey Talent Scout program and handily won due to their beautiful harmonizing. That lead to a regular spot on the show as well as a recording contract with Cadence Records which had recently been started by Archie Bleyer. The went on to record numerous records, thirteen of which landed on the pop singles charts. Their biggest hits were “Lollipop” and “Mr. Sandman.” In 1954, Ertel married Bleyer that same year. She died of cancer on November 22, 1988.
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Haydain Neale was the lead singer for popular Canadian R&B band, jacksoul. Formed in the mid ’90s, jacksoul built a devoted following thanks to their mix of soul, jazz, funk, and rock. The band released their first album in 1996. In 2001, jacksoul won a Juno award for Best R&B/Soul Recording. In August of 2007, Neale suffered serious injuries when he and his scooter were hit by a car. He was still recuperating from his injuries at the time of his death. On December 1, 2009, jacksoul released their first album, SOULmate, since Neale’s accident. Haydain Neale was 39 when he died of cancer on November 22, 2009.
John Osnes was a beloved lounge pianist and singer who first came to prominence in New York City where he played standards and Broadway hits. Over the course of his career, he entertained at private functions held by the likes of Al Gore, Rupert Murdoch and Neil Simon. In 2005, Osnes moved to Los Angeles where he quickly turned The Piano Bar in Hollywood into a favorite entertainment destination for the city’s beautiful people. On November 22, 2008 while walking home from an engagement, Osnes allegedly got into an altercation with a driver he felt came to close to him while walking in a crosswalk. Words and anger ensued and Osnes was allegedly killed during a physical confrontation with the driver. Swedish rapper David Jassey was later arrested for the murder of Osnes.