Died 2017

Free jazz pianist Muhal Richard Abrams co-founded the groundbreaking Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.

Sang lead vocals on dance floor classics “Boogie Nights” and “The Groove Line.”

Fred Beckey, the mountaineer known for his many trailblazing first ascents, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 94.

Wildfires have killed at least 43 people in California wine country.

Native American activist was a leader of the Wounded Knee Occupation…

Jack Bannon starred on the TV series “Lou Grant.”

Without Fats Domino, the entire history of pop music wouldn’t be the same.

Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer…

She was part of the UK’s wartime intelligence network.

Robert Guillaume was an Emmy-winning actor who starred on television’s “Soap” and “Benson,” as well as on Broadway.