http://www.tmz.com/2014/07/08/pinocchio-actor-richard-percy-jones-dead-at-87-disney-voice-silenced/

Bassist and composer Charlie Haden, whose resonant playing and penetrating melodic craft influenced generations of jazz musicians, died this morning in Los Angeles, after a prolonged illness. He was 76.

Born and raised in the rural Midwestern United States, Haden grew up singing on his family's country and western radio program from the age of two. As a teenager, he took up the bass, and in 1957, he moved to Los Angeles. There, he integrated quickly into the jazz community, including joining the band of the Ornette Coleman. His recordings and performances with Coleman's bands over decades not only anchored the saxophonist's innovative approaches to harmony and melody, but put his own instrument in the spotlight.

Haden's death was announced by his record label, ECM Records.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Charlie Haden, born August 6, 1937 in Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away today at 10:11 Pacific time in Los Angeles after a prolonged illness. Ruth Cameron, his wife of 30 years, and his children Josh Haden, Tanya Haden, Rachel Haden and Petra Haden were all by his side.
We will have more on Haden's life and music in this space.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2014/07/11/330772721/remembering-jazz-legend-charlie-haden-who-crafted-his-voice-in-bass

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Bob Hastings Dead at 89

Actor Bob Hastings died on June 30. He was 89.

Hastings got his show business start in radio after WWII as the voice of Archie Andrews in the show of the same name (a spin-off of the Archie Comics series) on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Hastings made the transition to television smoothly in 1949 in early galactic-action series like Captain Video and His Video Rangers and Atom Squad. His first recurring role was as a lieutenant on The Phil Silvers Show.

Most of his career has been spent in television, and he's notable for roles such as Captain Binghamton's yes-man Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter on McHale's Navy, one of the two Tommy Kelsey's on All in the Family, and Captain Burt Ramsey on General Hospital (1979-1986).

Among his other television roles was Barney in The Edge of Night and Ed Foyle in Kitty Foyle.

Hastings has also done much voice work, including playing The Raven on The Munsters, Superboy on the The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure cartoons in the 1960s and, in recent years, the voice of Commissioner Gordon on the animated Batman: The Animated Series cartoons.

Bob Hastings was the older brother of longtime As the World Turns star Don Hastings.

He is also survived by his wife, Joan, and four children.

http://www.serialscoop.com/2014/07/bob-hastings-dead-at-89.html

Posted on the band's Facebook page this morning:

It is with great sadness to inform you that John passed away at 09.55 on Wednesday 9th July 2014. He was 60 years old. As many of you know, he had been suffering from liver cancer for many years and bravely fought the disease until the very end. We are relieved that his passing was peaceful and painless. John was a loving husband, inspirational father, doting grandfather and gifted songwriter. His musical career started from a very young age and he wanted more than anything for people to listen and enjoy his music. He passed away knowing he achieved his ambition. If it were possible, we know John would have liked to have thanked each and every fan of The Outfield personally. He admired and respected the emails from thousands of loyal followers who commented on his music and enquired about his health. This alone, gave him motivation to battle through the sometimes dark days. 

We would like to thank you for 'Your Love' and the continued support you have given John throughout his career. He loved making music and playing his guitar. He found pleasure knowing that his music made people happy and bought them fond memories. He worked hard with many days in pain to finish the Replay album. There were times when he could barely pick up his guitar, but he refused to give up knowing he would disappoint fans. The hardest day for John was when he put his guitar in its case announcing his hands could no longer play. 

During the last months of his life, John, Tony and Alan wrote new material. What the future holds for this is unclear at the time of this writing. 

There is so much more we could say, but for now, we would like to grieve the loss of John. 

God bless you all.