RAVI SHANKAR, 92
Died Dec. 11, 2012. Sitar virtuoso who introduced much of the Western World to Indian music in the 1960s, thanks especially to the Beatles. Estranged father of Norah Jones.
Those sitars were really interesting sounds the Beatles, and especially George Harrison, who would have been 70 yesterday, did a lot to bring to us.
WILLIE ACKERMAN, 73
Died Dec. 13, 2012. Born May 1, 1939. One of Nashville's A-Team drummers during the 60s to 80s. Played on thousands of recordings, live performances and television shows. Staff drummer at the Grand Ole Opry and "Hee Haw."
Played drums for Jerry Reed, Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride, Ernest Tubb, Roger Miller, Marty Robbins, Bobby Bare and Patsy Cline among many others.
I'm a big country fan.
Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
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