98.7 WFGR Classic Hits » abe vigoda

"Men at Work" Sax Player Greg Ham Dead.

Craig Russell — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:29:14 +0000

They always say famous people die in three's. First it was Dick Clark, now word from Down Under is 'Men at Work' sax and flute player Greg Ham has passed in his Melbourne home. He was 58. Men at Work was one of the biggest bands in the world in the early 80's, and the flute solo on "Down Under" is as recognizable today as any riff or beat in music history.

Top Dead Celeb $ Makers…

Craig Russell — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:13:45 +0000

Ahh Forbes…thanks for the list of the top earning dead celebs! What’s not to love about thinking of how much money Abe Vigoda’s estate is generating for his family….oh wait. Maybe Abe is still alive…not possible… Here’s the list….thanks to Forbes.com! No. 1 Michael Jackson $170 million Musician Died: June 25, 2009 Age: 50 Cause: [...]

World's Oldest Man Dies–Cause: "He Was Old"

Craig Russell — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:51:00 +0000

That’s the worst thing about being the oldest man in the world at any given time–your reign at the top will be short lived. The current “World’s Oldest Man”, Walter Breuning, Died yesterday in Great Falls, MT at 114…He was the second oldest person by 26 days to one Besse Cooper of Monroe, GA who [...]

First Sargent Shriver, Next…Jack LaLanne…Who Is Number 3?

Craig Russell — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:24:10 +0000

Jack LaLanne died yesterday. He was 165 years old. Don’t kid yourself. He was a freak of nature. On a sidenote, the company responsible for making those v-neck shortsleeve workout jumpsuits he wore right up til his death has announced it’s closing. Another “victim of the times”. My money is on Abe Vigoda for celeb [...]