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Jamie Oldaker, drummer for Eric Clapton, dead at 68

Drummer Jamie Oldaker, whose career spanned seasons alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton, died at the age of 68. The rocker reportedly passed away at his Tulsa, Oklahoma home, surrounded by his family. He had battled cancer in recent years. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oldaker started playing drums at …

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Benny Mardones, singer of ‘Into the Night’, dies at 73

Benny Mardones, the singer-songwriter best known for his 1980 soft rock hit “Into the Night,” died at age 73 of complications after a two-decade battle with Parkinson’s disease. Friend and producer Joel Diamond confirmed Mardones’ death to Billboard. A memorial service for the singer will be announced soon. Mardones was …

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