R.I.P. Neal Hefti

You probably know of his work from this:



Read more about him HERE.

(I was surprised to see that he did the score to one of the quirkiest movies I've ever seen, 1966's Lord Love a Duck starring Roddy McDowell, Tuesday Weld, and the ever-wonderful Ruth Gordon. Weird movie.)

Pictures of Bo from me old pal Chollie

I got this email on Tuesday, the day pioneer Rock-N-Roll legend Bo Diddley died:

Bo Diddley R.I. P. Attached are two photos I took at a free Disneyland concert around 1985. The venue was a little area in the park, and the little woman and I were able to get right up front. There were only 35 or 40 of us there for a great intimate show that lasted 45 minutes or so.....even got an autograph backstage (!) Note to surviving members of the Foundation of Rock 'n Roll Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Little Richard : Thank you ALL for all you've given us, and .........don't leave the building !!!! Bestest, Charlie

Great photos and thoughts. Thanks, Charlie!

Is there anyone you haven't seen?

(Oh, and all photos Copyright Charlie Roberts Archives 2008)

Actor Heath Ledger found dead

OK, THIS is weird.

NEW YORK -- Oscar-nominated actor Heath Ledger has been found dead at a downtown Manhattan residence, police said Tuesday, in what might be a drug-related death.

NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the SoHo apartment that is believed to be his home. A housekeeper went to let Ledger know the masseuse was there, and found him dead at 3:26 p.m, Browne said.

Ledger was found with a bottle of pills next to him, according to an NYPD spokesman.

What a horrible loss...

(Hat-tip to Mike B. for the heads-up.)