Legendary songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cynthia Weil died Thursday night at 82.
reported. The two-time Grammy award winner and Academy Award nominee was the pen behind an impressive roster of hits, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” by The Righteous Brothers, “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton, and “Through the Fire” by Chaka Khan, which Kanye sampled in his single “Through the Wire.
” Weil and Barry Mann, her husband of 62 years and her songwriting partner, were recognized with the first-ever National Academy of Songwriters Life Achievement Award. “My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for,” Weil’s daughter Jenn Mann told TMZ. “She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Review: The funniest man in rock ‘n’ roll delights Bay Area crowdRock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor delivered as many laughs as he did hits, as he mixed tunes and jokes at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University.
Read more »
Rest in Power: Tina Turner—Queen of Rock & Roll, Acid Queen, Queen of Hearts - Ms. MagazineTina Turner’s impact on the American cultural landscape—and her status as a feminist trailblazer—is undeniable.
Read more »
Cleveland Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new hip-hop exhibit opening soonThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 50 years of hip hop exhibit, “Holla If Ya Hear Me,” is opening June 29 and featuring artists such as Grandmaster Flash, Jay-Z and Queen Latifah.
Read more »
‘Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’ Review: Multifaceted in Every WayReview: The documentary 'Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll' looks at the musician’s wide-ranging approach to genre, sexuality, religion and more
Read more »
The Rolling Stones Team Up With Keurig in Exciting Limited-Edition CollaborationThe exclusive collab combines our two favorite things: rock ‘n roll and caffeine.
Read more »
KISS is coming to Cleveland; tickets on sale June 9Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will host the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers on October 22.
Read more »