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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Music Deaths: Member of the Weavers and Joe Jeffrey


FRED HELLERMAN, 89   Died September 1, 2016.

Last remaining member of the Weavers, which group also included Pete Seeger.  Founded in 1948.  Big hits were "Goodnight Irene" (#1-1950) and "On Top Of Old Smoky" (#2-1951).

JOE JEFFREY, 80.  Died September 4, 2016.

A true one-hit wonder with "My Pledge of Love" (#14-1969).  Headed the Joe Jeffrey Group.  Real name Joe Stafford but changed it to avoid confusion with female singer Jo Stafford.


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