Entertainment world: Deaths in 2020

[4channel]

Wow, Des O'Connor. He was a legend. Not into his music in a big way but he was a great guy! I remember back in the 70s, Des and Max Bygraves were the kings of the variety shows. They ruled!

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'Ultimate entertainer' Des O'Connor dies aged 88

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4 days ago

Entertainer Des O'Connor has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed.

The comedian, singer and TV host died on Saturday following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire just over a week ago.

He was known for hosting his own chat show, as well as Take Your Pick and Countdown - and for his friendship with Morecambe and Wise.

In a statement his agent said he was "well loved by absolutely everybody" and "loved life".

His long-time agent and family friend Pat Lake-Smith described him as the "ultimate entertainer" and said he had been recovering from the fall before his condition had suddenly deteriorated.

She said: "He was a joy to work with - he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional. He loved life, and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen."

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54950051

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[4channel]

I also used to have this song "Together" on a mix tape and played it cruising back in the day.

My wheels weren't this flashy though.

[domino-710]

Who died. ?????

[4channel]

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@domino-710 wrote:

Who died. ?????

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Rudy Salas died on 29th December 2020. He was a member of the groups El Chicano and  also Tierra of which he was a founding member.

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Rudy Salas, cofounder of mainstay Chicano R&B band Tierra, dies at 71

Rudy Salas and his band Tierra perform at the first annual Music 4 the Soul Benefit Concert at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Oct. 25, 2013.

By Suzy ExpositoStaff Writer 

Dec. 31, 2020

4:33 PM

Rudy Salas, founding guitarist of the Chicano R&B band Tierra and audacious pioneer of Los Angeles’ soulful Eastside sound, died in his sleep Tuesday morning at age 71.

His stepdaughter, Cresi, says that Salas and his wife, Joanna Alvarado Salas, had just celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary in Las Vegas. The cause of his death is yet to be determined, but Salas’ family says it was unrelated to COVID-19.

Salas was born Jan. 5, 1949, in Lincoln Heights to Mexican American parents Rudy Sr. and Margaret Salas. “He was born on the only day it ever snowed in L.A.,” recalls his maternal uncle Art Brambila, who for a time was Tierra’s manager and producer.

More below

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-12-31/rudy-salas-tierra-dies

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The Salas Brothers, Rudy and Steve are icons to Mexican Americans. Also prominent in the Lowrider culture.

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Tierra of East Los Angeles

The Soulful Soil Of East Los Angeles

January 1, 2010 by Steve Gonzales and Mike Landers

https://www.lowrider.com/lifestyle/entertainment/1001-lrmp-tierra-of-east-los-angeles/

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 Their music, the cars, the vibe and all of that.

Great music!

[domino-710]

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@4channel wrote:

I also used to have this song "Together" on a mix tape and played it cruising back in the day.

My wheels weren't this flashy though.

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Oh so sorry - I forgot your ' rules '.

What has your having tape - to do with - your unflashy wheels.

[dvd.horder]

i enjoyed the.. youtube link .. the  song ..together ..i will look for the album

[4channel]

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Re: Entertainment world: Deaths in 2020
in reply to domino-710

7 minutes ago

@dvd.horder wrote:

i enjoyed the.. youtube link .. the  song ..together ..i will look for the album

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I think you meant to reply to me. Anyway, you'll enjoy the album. There's some great music on there

[dvd.horder]

i did mean to  reply to you 4 channel  ..

[4channel]

In addition to the death of Rudy Salas, two other great Mexican American musicians died in 2020.

Jorge Santana brother of Carlos. Band leader and guitarist of Malo on 14 May 2020.

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Suavecito (Live) Malo

amarteesmicastigo

9.45K subscribers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73FP-iZXSuk

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And Trini Lopez on August 11, 2020

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Rendez-vous avec Trini Lopez (1964)

Curtis Hayden

At PJ's in Hollywood. Tracks: "America","Green green","La bamba","If you want to be happy","What 'd I say", "If I had a hammer"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duY1Yg-2BA0

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