Died On This Date (January 19, 2011) James O’Gwynn / Popular Country Singer Of Late ’50s
themusicsover James O’Gwynn
January 26, 1928 – January 19, 2011
James O’Gwynn, known to fans as “The Smiling Irishman,” was a country singer who made a name for himself during the late ’50s and early ’60s. Over the course of his career, O’Gwynn recorded for labels like United Artists and Mercury, charting no less than six times on the country singles chart. His most famous song was the #7 hit, “My Name Is Mud.” James O’Gwynn was 82 when he passed away on January 19, 2011.
Steve Prestwich was a drummer and songwriter who was the long-time member of Cold Chisel, one of Australia’s most popular rock bands of the late ’70s and ’80s. Born in Liverpool, Prestwich and his family moved to Adelaide, South Australia while still in his teens. He was soon playing in a few local bands before settling in with up-and-coming pub rock greats, Cold Chisel in 1974. The band also included Jimmy Barnes who would find solo success years later. Prestwich wrote several songs for the group, including their hits, “Forever Now” and “When The War Is Over.” After leaving Cold Chisel in 1983, Prestwich briefly played for Little River Band and later released a couple of solo albums. He also reunited with Cold Chisel on a few occasions. In early 2011, Steve Prestwich discovered he had a brain tumor and died as a result on January 16, 2011, less than two weeks later. He was 56.
Joe Forrester was a bluegrass pioneer. He is perhaps best remembered for playing alongside his brother, Howdy Forrester, in 
Trish Keenan was the ethereal lead vocalist for popular English space age electronic band, Broadcast. Often compared to groups like Stereolab, Broadcast and Keenan were however, more influenced by American psychedelic bands of the ’60s. Formed in the mid ’90s, the band has released several albums, EPs and singles to both critical and fan praise. In 2010, Matt Groening of The Simpsons and Futurama fame personally selected Broadcast to perform at England’s popular All Tomorrow’s Parties music festival. Trish Keenan passed away on January 14, 2011 following a two-week bout of pneumonia. She was 42.