Iconic Rock Star Bobby Whitlock Dies; Collaborated With Eric Clapton, George Harrison
His harmonies lifted Layla and his Hammond organ colored All Things Must Pass.
Bobby Whitlock, the powerhouse singer, songwriter and keyboardist who helped found Derek and the Dominos, died after a brief illness early Sunday morning, Aug. 10.
He was 77 years old.
Whitlock “took his last breath at home in Texas, surrounded by family,” his “heartbroken” manager, Carol Kaye, told TMZ.
Born in Memphis on March 18, 1948, Whitlock came up amid the Stax Records scene, learning organ “peering over Booker T’s shoulder,” and became the label’s first white artist.
After stints with Delaney &a…
Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Talent Manager Brandon Blackstock, Dies At 48
The music world and fans of Kelly Clarkson are mourning the loss of Brandon Blackstock, Clarkson’s former husband, longtime talent agent, and father of her two children.
Blackstock died after a three-year battle with cancer, his family announced Thursday, Aug. 7. He was 48 years old.
Blackstock was well known in the entertainment industry, both as a music manager and for his high-profile marriage to Kelly Clarkson, age 43.
Clarkson, who rocketed to fame as the original American Idol winner in 2002 and now hosts her own popular daytime talk show, had just postponed her Las Vegas resid…
Tuckerton Electrician Killed In Parkway Crash After Striking Tree: Njsp
A 48-year-old Tuckerton man was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Galloway, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 1.
On Friday, July 25 at 12:12 a.m., a Toyota passenger vehicle operated by Frank Ippolito was traveling south on the Garden State Parkway when it lost directional control, exited the roadway and crashed into a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said.
Ippolito was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said.
A Stafford native, Ippolito graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1995 and worked as an electrician, according to his obituar…
Disney Descendants Tour 2025 Brings Wicked Fun And Villain Kids To Life On Stage
Did you know Disney villains like Maleficent, Jafar, and the Evil Queen had kids—and those kids went on to sing, dance, and take over Auradon Prep? That’s the world of "Descendants," the hit Disney Channel movie series where the children of classic villains clash with the children of heroes in a story filled with music, mischief, and second chances.
In "Zombies," it’s cheerleaders, zombies, and werewolves learning to coexist (with plenty of dance battles along the way) in the colorful town of Seabrook. Now, both Disney franchises are leaping off the screen and onto the stage—and you're invit…
Rebel Yell Meets Bad Reputation: Billy Idol & Joan Jett Team Up For 2025 Tour
Two icons. One tour. For the first time ever, Billy Idol and Joan Jett are teaming up for a cross-country tour that promises to be nothing short of legendary. Fans are already buzzing about the chance to snag tickets so don’t wait to grab yours.
Check out the upcoming dates:
August 16 – TD Pavilion at The Mann, Philadelphia, PA
August 17 – Broadview Stage at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY
August 20 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
August 22 – Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
August 23 – Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA
This 2025 run isn’t just another concert series; it’s a powerhous…
