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22-03-2025
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George Foreman, Heavyweight Boxing Champion and Famed Entrepreneur, Dead at 76
George Foreman, whose colossal career in the ring saw the legendary boxer take home two heavyweight championships, has died at the age of 76. HIs family announced his death on Foreman's Instagram account. 'Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones,' read the caption, which was posted alongside a photo of the boxing champion with his family. 'A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose.' More from Rolling Stone Marty Callner, Director of Iconic Cher and Aerosmith Music Videos, Dead at 78 Aurelio Martínez, Honduran Musician and Star of Garifuna Music, Dead at 55 Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods Frontman Who Sang Sixties Hit 'Get Together,' Dead at 83 The statement also highlighted Foreman's achievements as a 'humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world,' writing how the icon was a 'force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family.' No cause of death was given. Foreman first won the heavyweight gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, triumphing over Joe Frazier in Jamaica. Turning professional the following year, Foreman won the world heavyweight title in 1973 with a victorious knockout of then-undefeated Joe Frazier. He would also go on to fight Muhammad Ali in 1974 during the historic 'Rumble in the Jungle' in Zaire. When he returned to the ring despite public skepticism, he beat the undefeated Michael Moorer in 1994 to reclaim the world title. Outside boxing, he transformed his worldwide fame into a booming business as an entrepreneur known for his George Foreman Grill, which has sold more than 100 million units globally. This is a developing story. Best of Rolling Stone Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best The United States of Weed Gaming Levels Up
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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Aurelio Martínez, Honduran Musician and Star of Garifuna Music, Dead at 55
Aurelio Martínez, the celebrated Honduran folk musician who helped introduce the wider world to the music of the Garifuna people, died Monday, March 17, in a small passenger plane crash. He was 55. Martínez was one of 13 people who died when the small plane crashed moments after taking off from an island near mainland Honduras. The musician's label, Real World Records, confirmed Martínez was among those who'd died in a statement. More from Rolling Stone Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods Frontman Who Sang Sixties Hit 'Get Together,' Dead at 83 Wheesung, South Korean Star Who Helped Bring R&B to K-Pop, Dead at 43 D'Wayne Wiggins, Co-Founder of Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dead at 64 'Aurelio was more than just a musician — he was a statesman, a spokesperson and vital savior of the culture of the Garifuna people of Honduras,' the statement read. Peter Gabriel, who founded Real World Records, paid tribute to Martínez on Instagram, writing, 'His music will, I am sure, live on with all its artistry, sensitivity and musicianship. The deep love he had for his own Garifuna people will always be remembered, but it is most of all his own generosity and warmth that will be badly missed by all of us who loved him.' Born and raised in the small coastal village of Plaplaya, Martínez showed his musical prowess at a young age. Guided by his mother and uncles, he began playing percussion instruments at Garifuna ceremonies as a child, and was a well respected local musician by the time he moved away for school at the age of 14. The Garifuna people are descendants of Indigenous Caribbean tribes and enslaved Africans, who were exiled from St. Vincent and the Grenadines by British colonizers and settled largely on the coast of Central America. Garifuna music incorporates sounds from African, indigenous, Caribbean, and Latin traditions, with Martínez telling Rhythm Passport in 2017, 'Music is the most lively aspect of Garifuna culture because it captures our sentiments, preserves the language and reflects our spirituality.' He added: 'My people have a long history of resistance that goes back to the days of slavery and our homeland of St. Vincent. My music is an expression of freedom and hope. Garifuna music wants to transmit a message of peace and community.' After leaving Plaplaya for city of La Ceiba as a teenager, Martínez played with a variety of Latin jazz ensembles before forming his own group, Lita Ariran. Their 1995 album, Songs of the Garifuna was one of the first albums of Garifuna music to receive international distribution. Around the same time, Martínez — who primarily played acoustic guitar — found himself at the forefront of the punta rock movement, a 'high-energy, Garifuna roots-infused pop genre' that enjoyed wide success in Central America during the Nineties (per Real World Records). Martínez's international profile continued to grow after he struck up a friendship with Andy Palacio, another Garifuna artist from Belize. Palacio invited Martínez to perform at a Garifuna festival he organized, and the two recorded the duet 'Lánarime Lamiselu' for a compilation put out by Stonetree Records. Palacio also introduced Martínez to producer and Stonetree founder Ivan Duran, who would produce Martínez's 2004 solo debut, Garifuna Soul. The following year, however, Martínez stepped back from music and into politics, joining the Honduras National Assembly as one of the country's first congressmen of African descent. It was only after Palacio's sudden death in 2008 that Martínez felt compelled to perform and record again. He would go on to release three more albums, 2011's Laru Beya, 2014's Lándini, and 2017's Darandi. After Palacio's death, Martínez became arguably the world's most prominent Garifuna musician. But he remained a voracious student, always looking for ways to expand the possibilities of traditional Garifuna sounds. He spent time in Senegal, for instance, working with the singer-songwriter Youssou N'Dour and Orchestra Baobob, with those influences making their way onto Lándini. 'I have learnt that music has the power to carry the message of my people to the world and that it transcends beyond just entertainment,' Martínez said in that 2017 interview. 'I started with traditional Garifuna music and chords (usually only three chords) after traveling and sharing with artists around the world. Today, I not only see Garifuna music in my music: My music now has many elements of other styles, even though the essence continues to be Garifuna.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
USA Today
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods frontman and 'Get Together' singer, dies at 83: Reports
Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods frontman and 'Get Together' singer, dies at 83: Reports Jesse Colin Young, the former Youngbloods frontman known for the hit song "Get Together," has died, according to reports. He was 83. Young died Sunday, a representative confirmed with NPR and People. Young's wife, Connie Young, confirmed he died at his home in Aiken, South Carolina, with Rolling Stone. Young "left a unique mark on the intersecting worlds of folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll," the statement to People read. He "immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with 'Get Together,' an international hit that called for peace and brotherhood during the turbulent 1960s." USA TODAY has reached out to Young's rep for comment. Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland dead at 77, remembered as a 'friend' to all The New York City-born singer and guitarist – with Jerry Corbitt, Lowell "Banana" Levinger and Joe Bauer – fronted the 1960s-70s era rock band. "Get Together," the iconic call for love and peace written by Chet Powers, was the group's only hit. The group disbanded in 1972, with Young moving on with a solo career that "mixed socially conscious lyrics with top-tier guitar skills and gorgeous vocals," according to the statement. He briefly retired in 2012 due to his diagnosis with chronic Lyme disease. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? It's a broad range. That year, the bassist told Wicked Local, part of the USA TODAY Network, about the "struggle" he felt after going undiagnosed for two decades, saying at the time that his health goes "up and down." "I lived in the (San Francisco) Bay Area, on the edge of Point Reyes National Seashore, so I had a 150,000-acre backyard," he said. "I used to walk it every day – full of ticks. The Lyme disease wasn't discovered for another 20-some years after that. From 1967 on, I was walking in the woods all the time. It's been treated for only the last two years." Young emerged out of retirement to release a live project and one final album, "Dreamers," in 2019.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods frontman and 'Get Together' singer, dies at 83: Reports
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Jesse Colin Young, the former Youngbloods frontman known for the hit song "Get Together," has died, according to reports. He was 83. Young died Sunday, a representative confirmed with NPR and People. Young's wife, Connie Young, confirmed he died at his home in Aiken, South Carolina, with Rolling Stone. Young "left a unique mark on the intersecting worlds of folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll," the statement to People read. He "immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with 'Get Together,' an international hit that called for peace and brotherhood during the turbulent 1960s." USA TODAY has reached out to Young's rep for comment. Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland dead at 77, remembered as a 'friend' to all The New York City-born singer and guitarist – with Jerry Corbitt, Lowell "Banana" Levinger and Joe Bauer – fronted the 1960s-70s era rock band. "Get Together," the iconic call for love and peace written by Chet Powers, was the group's only hit. The group disbanded in 1972, with Young moving on with a solo career that "mixed socially conscious lyrics with top-tier guitar skills and gorgeous vocals," according to the statement. He briefly retired in 2012 due to his diagnosis with chronic Lyme disease. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? It's a broad range. That year, the bassist told Wicked Local, part of the USA TODAY Network, about the "struggle" he felt after going undiagnosed for two decades, saying at the time that his health goes "up and down." "I lived in the (San Francisco) Bay Area, on the edge of Point Reyes National Seashore, so I had a 150,000-acre backyard," he said. "I used to walk it every day – full of ticks. The Lyme disease wasn't discovered for another 20-some years after that. From 1967 on, I was walking in the woods all the time. It's been treated for only the last two years." Young emerged out of retirement to release a live project and one final album, "Dreamers," in 2019. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jesse Colin Young dead: Youngbloods 'Get Together' singer was 83
The Independent
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Jesse Colin Young death: Youngbloods singer dies at 83
Jesse Colin Young, the singer-songwriter who led the rock band the Youngbloods, has died. He was 83. The band's biggest hit 'Get Together' was initially released in 1967, but received renewed interest after being used in a radio announcement by the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1969, and went on to reach the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Young's soulful vocal and the song's entreaty that 'Everybody get together' and 'Try to love one another right now' made it an anthem of the hippie era. Young's wife and manager Connie Young announced he died at home in Aiken, South Carolina on Sunday, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Young was born Perry Miller in Queens, New York on November 22, 1941. His parents, originally from Lynn, Massachusetts, were both fans of classical music and encouraged their son to learn piano. In 1959, he won a scholarship to attend Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and studied classical guitar there until he was expelled. He attended Ohio State University for a semester, but later transferred to New York University so that he could perform as part of the burgeoning Greenwich Village folk scene. He chose a stage name that combined the outlaws Jesse James and Cole Younger, and Colin Chapman, founder of the Lotus sports car company. Young released his debut album, The Soul of a City Boy, in 1964 and the follow-up Young Blood in 1965. Young then met folk guitarist Jerry Corbitt and the pair decided to form a duo known as the Youngbloods to tour Canada. They later added guitarist and pianist Lowell "Banana" Levinger and drummer Joe Bauer to the group, becoming the house band for the Cafe Au Go Go night club in Greenwich Village. In 1967, the group released their debut album The Youngbloods. The record included their version of 'Get Together', which had been written by the singer-songwriter Chet Powers. The song became their signature hit. The group released a second album Earth Music just a few months later and became prolific, releasing three more albums in the next few years: Elephant Mountain in 1969, Good and Dusty in 1971 and High on a Ridge Top in 1972. After the band split, Young continued as a solo artist. He released 15 more solo albums, most recently Dreamers in 2019. He was married twice. He had two children, Juli and Cheyenne, with his first wife Suzi Yong. Juli was the subject of the title song from Young's fourth and most successful solo album, 1973's Song for Juli. Young met his second wife, Connie Darden, in the 1980s. They also have two children, Tristan and Jazzie, who are both musicians.
