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Died On This Date (August 21, 2009) Johnny Carter / The Dells

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Johnny Carter
June 2, 1934 – August 21, 2009

Johnny Carter was a tenor vocalist in the doo wop groups, the Flamingos and later, the Dells. He joined the Dells in 1960, and stayed with them for the better part of 50 years. Elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of both the Flamingos and the Dells, Carter is one of a select few that have been inducted twice. He passed away on August 21, 2009 at the age of 75. Co-founder, Marvin Junior passed away in 2013.

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Died On This Date (August 20, 2010) Charles Haddon / Lead Singer of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool

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Charles Haddon
DOB Unknown – August 20, 2010

Charles Haddon was the front man for up-and-coming English synth-pop band, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool. Formed in 2009, the band released one album, Christ Died For Our Synths, which spawned three moderately popular singles. One of which, “Dance The Way I Feel,” hit the top 20 in Australia, and the top 10 in England. On August 20, 2010, the 22-year-old Haddon apparently jumped to his death from a high tower following Ou Est Le Swimming Pool’s performance at the Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium. Some have speculated that he may have been distraught after severely injuring a fan during a stage dive in their earlier set. Michael Been of The Call suffered a fatal heart attack on the previous day of the festival.

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Died On This Date (August 19, 1959) Blind Willie McTell / Influential Blues Singer

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Blind Willie McTell (Born William McTier)
May 5, 1898 (or 1901 or 1903) – August 19, 1959

Blind Willie McTell was an influential blues singer and guitarist during the ’20s and 30s. He played a form of blues that found an audience right between country and urban, or Piedmont blues. McTell began his career by busking during the mid ’20s which lead to his being signed by RCA Victor in 1927. During a career in which he recorded nearly 150 songs, McTell played on the road extensively and recorded for several labels, oftentimes using different names like Blind Sammie, Hot Shot Willie, or Willie Glaze. By the late ’40s, McTell was suffering from diabetes and alcoholism and therefore not able to earn much of a living. In 1956, he was found playing for quarters on the streets of Atlanta by a local record retailer who invited him into his shop to play into a tape recorder. Those recordings were eventually released as his final recordings. Blind Willie McTell died of a stroke on August 19, 1959.

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Died On This Date (August 19, 1979) Dorsey Burnette / Rockabilly Pioneer

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Dorsey Burnette
December 28, 1932 – August 19, 1979

Dorsey Burnette was born into a musical family that included brother, Johnny Burnette. But early on in life, the brothers pursued another dream, boxing, each becoming Golden Gloves champs. In 1949, they met fellow pugilist, Paul Burlison who also shared an interest in music. They soon formed the Rock and Roll Trio which would become one of the foundations of American rockabilly. Dorsey continued to perform with the group and later as a solo artist well into the ’70s. His music found a home with rockabilly, pop and country fans alike. Dorsey Burnette died of a massive coronary on August 19, 1979. He was just 46.

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Died On This Date (August 18, 2010) Kenny Edwards / Guitarist In Linda Rondstadt’s Stone Poneys

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Kenny Edwards
February 10, 1946 – August 18, 2010

Kenny Edwards was a folk-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who is best remembered as a founding member of the Stone Poneys along with Linda Ronstadt and Bob Kimmel. Formed in 1965, the group helped pave the way for the popular “Laurel Canyon” sound of ’70s country rock. Their 1967 album Evergreen, Volume 2 included the hit single, “Different Drum,” which helped set up Ronstadt’s wildly successful solo career. Even though the group’s recording career lasted just 15 months, they remarkably, released three full albums. After the Stone Poneys parted ways, Edwards formed the moderately successful Bryndle, then went solo, and collaborated with the likes of Karla Bonoff, Warren Zevon, Stevie Nicks, Brian Wilson, and Don Henley. In 1974, Edwards and Ronstadt again joined forces to release one of her most popular albums, Heart Like A Wheel. They continued to work together for many more years. Kenny Edwards passed away on August 18, 2010. He was 64 and had been battling prostate cancer.

Died On This Date (August 21, 2009) Johnny Carter / The Dells

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Died On This Date (August 20, 2010) Charles Haddon / Lead Singer of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool

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Died On This Date (August 19, 1959) Blind Willie McTell / Influential Blues Singer

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Died On This Date (August 19, 1979) Dorsey Burnette / Rockabilly Pioneer

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Died On This Date (August 18, 2010) Kenny Edwards / Guitarist In Linda Rondstadt’s Stone Poneys

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