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10/15/2008
"Batman" Theme Composer Dies
The man who created the theme to the 1960's TV series "Batman" has died. Big band musician and composer Neal Hefti passed away over the weekend at the age of 85 of unknown causes. His son Paul told the "Los Angeles Times" his dad had been in good health. Hefti died at his home in Toluca Lake, California. He leaves a legacy of memorable music. Born in poverty in Oklahoma in 1922, Hefti started playing trumpet at age eleven and went on to write music and perform in the Count Basie and Woody Herman big bands. After the big band era ended in the 1950s, Hefti rose to popularity composing movie and television themes and scores. His theme for the original TV series "Batman" was a radio hit in the '60s, as was his song "Girl Talk," which he wrote for the Jean Harlow film biography "Harlow." He also composed the familiar theme for the '70s television show "The Odd Couple."
11/20/2008
New McCartney-Youth CD To Debut Online Thursday
11/20/2008
An Unusual Birthday Tribute For The Doors' Jim Morrison
11/20/2008
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs To Receive Home State Honor
11/20/2008
The Bellamy Brothers Seeing The "Love Flow" In Britain Again
11/20/2008
Tom Jones Turns Street Performer For Charity
11/20/2008
Neil Diamond Prepping For "Home" Follow-Up
11/20/2008
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11/20/2008
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11/19/2008
Aretha Appreciates "Rolling Stone" Honor
11/19/2008
Robbie Robertson Honored
11/19/2008
Neil Diamond Helping With Hurricane Relief
11/19/2008
LaBelle Announce Tour Dates
11/19/2008
Rainbow -- The Next Generation
11/19/2008
BTO, Cohen Among Canadian SOCAN Winners
11/19/2008
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11/19/2008
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11/18/2008
Aretha Franklin's Musical Holiday Season
11/18/2008
Elvis Presley's Holiday Video
11/18/2008
Springsteen Sets Release Date For "Dream"
11/18/2008
Jackson Browne Plans Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
11/18/2008
"Soul Train" Creator Must Surrender Firearms, Be "Peaceful" With Alleged Victim
11/18/2008
Roger Daltrey Reflects On New Who DVD
11/18/2008
Tom Jones Tackles Songwriting For Upcoming Album
11/18/2008
Today In History
11/17/2008
The Faces To Begin Reunion Rehearsals Today
11/17/2008
Paul McCartney Wants Rare Beatles Experimental Track Released
11/17/2008
Gary Glitter Loses His Brick
11/17/2008
"Soul Train's" Don Cornelius Facing Multiple Charges
11/17/2008
Paul Simon Sues Clock Company
11/17/2008
Elton John Weighs In On Obama's Chief Of Staff Pick
11/17/2008
Today's Birthdays
11/17/2008
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11/14/2008
Rod Stewart To Give A Performance Fit For A Prince
11/14/2008
Rockers Team Up For Les Paul Salute
11/14/2008
Ronnie Hawkins Being Honored In Arkansas
11/14/2008
Gary Glitter Cavern Club Brick Controversy
11/14/2008
Davy Jones Has "No Problem" Delivering Vintage Songs In Concert
11/14/2008
"Soul Train" Creator Due In Court
11/14/2008
Odetta Hospitalized In New York With Kidney Failure
11/14/2008
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11/14/2008
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11/14/2008
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