Bobby Womack, R&B Legend Dies at Age 70

[vienna]

Although few of the younger music fans know his name, his is a name many of the great soul, R&B, and rock stars and musicians point back to as a major influence on their music:

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/27/showbiz/bobby-womack-death/

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/06/27/influential-rb-singer-songwriter-bobby-womack-dies-at-70/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Womack


Thanks, Bobby, for all the great songs, sounds, and memories...

Rest in Peace, and say hello to Jimi, Janis, and all the others for us...


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[Sailor Steve]

He also wrote my favorite early Stones song.

His original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqRfbTX8UFU

The Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYXpspbTFOk

And a very entertaining remake, by Bobby and friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiC9d7JvD3A

[vienna]

Here, Steve, the Stones have weighed in and it includes a live 1964 clip of the song:


http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6141055/the-rolling-stones-pay-tribute-to-late-soul-singer-bobby-womack


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[Jimbuna]

Another legend lost to the world.

RIP Sir, It's all over now.