Singer-songwriter of ’60s and ’70s hits dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the prolific singer-songwriter who produced dozens of chart-topping hits across two decades, has died. He was 86 ...

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies at age 86

Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years ...

Singer-songwriter behind dozens of 1960s, ‘70s hits dies at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the ...
Daily Local

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, has died

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in ...

Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at 86

Sedaka penned such hits as "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen" and "Love Will Keep Us Together." ...

‘70s music icon talks hits, proving critics wrong, rappers sampling his music

Gay, straight, trans. Brown, Black, white. Hippies, hipsters, yuppies. Kids, parents, nannas and paw-paws. Rich, poor, middle class. When it’s time to cut loose and let good times roll, a ...
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits in 1960s and '70s

NEW YORK — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s ...
American Songwriter

Pete Finney, Country Music Historian and Steel Guitarist to the Stars, Dead at 70

Pete Finney, beloved steel guitarist who accompanied everyone from Patty Loveless to Beck, died Feb. 7 at age 70, according to a social media post from the Country Music Hall of Fame. Although ...
American Songwriter

Legendary Songwriters Who Have Never Shied Away From Inhabiting Unsavory Characters

Certain songwriters show no fear when it comes to portraying characters who might not be all that honorable. It’s a brave move to make. If you do it, these artists run the risk of people thinking that ...