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Detroit musician enjoyed a career renaissance after 2012 Oscar-winning documentary
One of music's last standards-bearer found a new generation of fans later in his career
Legendary singer "died peacefully" Wednesday after a long illness
As an actor and singer, Belafonte broke major barriers for Black performers in the Fifties before becoming a prominent figure in the fight for civil rights
The writer and illustrator also created another classic feature, "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions," during his remarkable 77-year career
Legendary music executive cofounded Sire Records
In addition to work with pioneering Japanese electronic music band, Sakamoto won Academy Award for his The Last Emperor score
The musician suffered a brain hemorrhage while on tour
"Layla" co-writer, Traffic drummer and Wrecking Crew member would later develop schizophrenia and spend last 40 years in prison
The founding member and guitarist, who provided the seagull-like slide guitar leads to Skynyrd’s signature “Free Bird,” survived the band’s infamous 1977 plane crash
