I was going to stay away from this...because I fear I am quickly becoming the writer who specializes in dead guys...but it seems that nobody has commented on the passing of lyricist Jerry Leiber.
If you don't know the name you know the music. Along with partner Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber's compositions included HOUND DOG, JAILHOUSE ROCK, ON BROADWAY, CHARLIE BROWN, SPANISH HARLEM...and perhaps my favorite of his compositions, the unforgettable STAND BY ME. A sad day for music lovers everywhere.
In memoriam...a great live performance by Ben E King of STAND BY ME...