R.I.P.: Lou Rawls, 1933-2006

[Joseph_Gallant]

Lou Ralws, one of the great legends in pop and soul music, has died at the age of 72.

Besides being a succssful recording artist for many years, he also raised millions of dollars for scholarships through his "Parade Of Stars" telethons.

This is a CNN.com obituary on Rawls, which details his life and career.

 

[miamimadman]

Yes, I posted the sad news at 12 PM today on the "Off the Air" Board. When I think of Lou Rawls, I just don't think Oldies.

>Lou Ralws, one of the great legends in pop and soul music,
> has died at the age of 72.
>
> Besides being a succssful recording artist for many years,
> he also raised millions of dollars for scholarships through
> his "Parade Of Stars" telethons.
>
> This is a CNN.com obituary on Rawls, which details his life
> and career.
>

 

[Joseph_Gallant]

Miamimadman wrote:

> When I think of Lou Rawls, I just don't think Oldies.

The reason I posted the news on the "Oldies" board was that many oldies stations now play hits from most (or all) of the 1970's, and I would think many oldies stations have played Rawls' big 1976 hit "You"ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine". It certainly was a huge hit on Top-40 radio at the time.

 

[CrankyYankee]

Did you know...Lou Rawls had been a paratrooper in the Army?

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[peppertree]

John Kerry never kept us guessing about that aspect of his life.

> Did you know...Lou Rawls had been a paratrooper in the Army?
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> http://www.stripes.com/photoday/010806photoday.html
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