All Fosse's Jazz

In 1979 two stars of the entertainment world came together — along with a cast of, well, if not thousands, certainly hundreds — to create a spectacle like no other: All That Jazz , the semi-autobiographical imagining of the life of Broadway legend Bob Fosse (1927–1987).

Max Mannheimer (1920 - 2016), Holocaust survivor, author, and painter

Max Mannheimer, Holocaust survivor, author and painter, died Friday, September 23, 2016 in Munich, Germany, according to multiple news sources. He was 96.

Charles Bradley (1948–2017), soul singer lived his dream

Charles Bradley channeled the struggles of his life into soulful music. At an age when many musicians consider retiring, Bradley was just getting started.

Andre Emmett (1982–2019), Texas Tech basketball legend

Andre Emmett was a basketball legend at Texas Tech University. Playing under head coach Bobby Knight, Emmett was their second all-time leading scorer and an All-American selection in 2004. He was drafted No. 35 overall by the Seattle SuperSonics and traded to the Memphis Grizzlies but only played in a handful of NBA games. He then played internationally and recently was a star in the BIG3 league, finishing second in scoring last season.

Robert Hunter (1941–2019), Grateful Dead lyricist

Wrote lyrics for many Grateful Dead songs including “Dark Star” and “Truckin'.”

Leslie Edwards (1924–2019), one of the last Tuskegee Airmen

Leslie Edwards was one of the last remaining Tuskegee Airmen, the African-American pilots who served in the U.S. military during World War II.

Gale Sayers (1943–2020), Hall of Fame running back with the Chicago Bears

Gale Sayers was a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back who was a Chicago Bears legend, playing for the team from 1965 to 1971.

W.S. “Fluke” Holland (1935–2020), drummer for Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins

W.S. “Fluke” Holland was a drummer who played for and , including on classic songs such as “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Ring of Fire.”

Pee Wee Ellis (1941–2021), bandleader for James Brown, Van Morrison

Pee Wee Ellis was a saxophone player who led and Van Morrison’s bands as well as co-writing songs such as “Say it Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.”

Roberto Roena (1940–2021), legendary salsa percussionist

Roberto Roena was a Puerto Rican salsa percussionist known for his work with legendary bands including El Gran Combo and Fania All Stars.

Sue Thompson (1925–2021), singer known for “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)”

Sue Thompson was a singer known for 1960s songs including “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)” and “Norman.”

Louise Fletcher (1934–2022), played Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Louise Fletcher was an actress who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

Robert Cormier (1989–2022), actor in “Heartland,” “Slasher”

Robert Cormier was an actor known for roles in TV shows including “Heartland” and “Slasher.”

Terry Kirkman (1939–2023), singer and songwriter with the Association 

Terry Kirkman was a singer and songwriter with the Association, known for such 1960s hits as “Cherish” and “Never My Love.” 

Freddie Salem (1954–2024), former guitarist for Outlaws

Freddie Salem was a rock guitarist best known for his time with the Southern rock band Outlaws.