Grammy-winning musician Al Jarreau dies at 76
Source: USA Today
Seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau has died. His passing comes two days after an announcement was made on his website that he was retiring from touring due to exhaustion.
Jarreau had been in a hospital in Los Angeles and was "slowly recovering," according to a statement posted on Thursday. He was 76.
Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2017/02/12/grammy-winning-musician-al-jarreau-dies-76/97823284/
hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)He was an amazing talent. My condolences to his family and friends.
Coventina
(27,084 posts)RIP, and thanks for all the great music, Mr. Jarreau.
DonViejo
(60,536 posts)Lucinda
(31,170 posts)dalton99a
(81,426 posts)KT2000
(20,571 posts)that is really sad. I'll always remember his humming through live performances - he was so good and he had many imitators.
question everything
(47,460 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,556 posts)Marta and I saw him in concert in Omaha in 2010
WE GOT BY
Still have "ALL FLY HOME" on cassette.
paleotn
(17,901 posts)BumRushDaShow
(128,707 posts)What a loss. He had such a unique voice. I had recently purchased the album he and George Benson did together. What a great collaboration.
R.I.P. Your talents will be sorely missed.
llmart
(15,535 posts)He was an amazing artist.
joet67
(624 posts)mdbl
(4,973 posts)We'll miss you.