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Iconic Musician, Producer Barry Beckett Dies
Legendary pianist, producer, and songwriter Barry Beckett died Wednesday, June 10, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was 66. An architect of the profoundly influential Muscle Shoals sound crafted in Fame studios, Beckett first made his mark in Alabama. His unmistakable keys-playing can be heard on classics including James and Bobby Purify’s “I’m Your Puppet,” Percy Sledge’s “When A Man Loves A Woman,”…
From News, posted 6.12.09
Gamble & Huff Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards
Eight-Way Tie for Prestigious Songwriter of the Year Crown, ‘Bubbly’ Earns Song of the Year, & Universal Music Secures Publisher of the Year Honors BMI held its 57th Annual Pop Awards tonight, honoring Gamble & Huff as BMI Icons. Songwriter of the Year honors resulted in a record-setting eight-way tie this year, saluting Colbie Caillat, Polow Da Don, T-Pain, Alan Chang,…
From News, posted 5.20.09
Gamble & Huff to be Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards May 19 in Los Angeles
BMI will honor preeminent production and songwriting team Gamble & Huff as Icons at its 57th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s…
From News, posted 2.24.09
BMI Soul Singer Wilson Pickett Dies
BMI songwriter Wilson Pickett, the soul pioneer best known for the hits "Mustang Sally" and "In The Midnight Hour," died yesterday (1/19) in Virginia. He was 64. Pickett, who got his start singing gospel music in church in his hometown of Prattville, Ala., was defined by his raspy voice and suggestive lyrics. Know as "Wicked Pickett," he moved to Detroit as a teenager and joined the…
From News, posted 1.19.06
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