Archive for September, 2004

Rock DJ “Professor” Scott “Scottso” Muni, 74

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2004 3:38 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Disc jockey Scott Muni, the gravelly-voiced radio host whose encyclopedic knowledge of rock ‘n’ roll made him “The Professor” to three generations of New York listeners, has died at 74. … Read full obituary


Drummer Kenny Buttrey, 59

Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2004 6:50 am

Drummer Kenny Buttrey, who recorded hits with Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Jimmy Buffett, has died in Nashville. He was 59. Family members said Buttrey died Sunday of cancer at his home. … Read full obituary


“Cabaret,” “Chicago” lyricist Fred Ebb, 76

Posted: Monday, September 13th, 2004 3:49 pm

Fred Ebb, who wrote the lyrics to Broadway musical hits including “Cabaret” and “Chicago” and also penned the words to the Big Apple anthem, “New York, New York,” died on Saturday after a heart attack, his agent said. … Read full obituary


Mutter Museum director Gretchen Worden

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2004 5:48 am

NPR’s Remembering Gretchen Worden

NPR memorial broadcast