Died On This Date (December 14, 2009) Chris Feinstein / Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
themusicsover Chris Feinstein
DOB Unknown – December 14, 2009
Chris Feinstein is best remembered as a producer as well as the most recent bassist for Ryan Adams & the Cardinals. Prior to joining Adams, Feinstein collaborated with Albert Hammond Jr. of the Strokes and Jack Ingram. In 2006, he joined Adams’ band, playing on Easy Tiger, Follow The Lights and Cardinology as well as touring with them. Reports indicate that Chris Feinstein, age 42, died in his home on December 14, 2009. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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Yvonne King Burch was a member of the popular singing group, the King Sisters, who came to prominence during the swing era, and then found a new audience during the ’60s, thanks to their popular television variety program, The King Family Show. They also performed in several movies during the ’40s, working alongside the likes of Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, and Buddy Ebsen. On December 13, 2009, Yvonne King Burch, age 89, died following a fall.