Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind Iconic 'The Pink Panther' Theme Song, Dies at 94

Plas Johnson, the saxophonist behind the iconic theme song for the 1963 film "The Pink Panther," died on July 15. He was 94. Johnson's children, Eric and Stephanie, confirmed his passing with the New ...

Iconic Phoenix DJ who drove the music culture of the '70s remembered

Linda Thompson was a driving force in defining Phoenix music culture in the '70s as a DJ and music director at KDKB. Remembering the Arizona icon.

Patch AM: Motorcyclist ignores highway closure, crashes on I-91 in North Haven: State Police

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Four overplayed bands from the 1970s that continue to rot our brains

The 1970s no doubt gave music lovers some fine bands and albums, but these four groups didn't live up to that standard, ...
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GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES to Return to Cinemas Worldwide

Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment will present the 1991 Giants Stadium concert in select cinemas worldwide, ...

Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther,’ Dies at 94

His recording for the theme song, written by Henry Mancini, included a solo improvised in the studio. He also backed Frank ...

Plas Johnson Dies: ‘The Pink Panther’ Theme Song Saxophonist Was 94

He was the featured soloist in the iconic 1963 film's opening number.

Plas Johnson, saxophonist for ‘Pink Panther Theme,’ dies at 94

The "Pink Panther Theme" won three Grammy Awards and was a top-10 hit on Billboard's adult contemporary chart.
Central Maine

6 Maine events this week include Toto in Bangor, Festival of Nations in Portland

Opera Maine presents two stirring and innovative performances of Charles Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette.” Sung in French with ...