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

Plas Johnson, the saxophonist best known for his iconic solo in the 1963 The Pink Panther theme song, has died at age 94.

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 ...

John Denver’s 1971 Signature Song Remains One of His Most Misunderstood Classics

One of John Denver's most beloved songs is widely considered one of the most comforting, nostalgic anthems in American music ...
Men's Journal

11 John Wayne Movies Have Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Scores — But Some of His Biggest Hits Don’t

Some of John Wayne’s most popular movies aren’t even included in the eleven that hold perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Often credited with launching Wayne into superstardom, Stagecoach remains one ...
Men's Journal

1976 John Wayne Movie Named Among the Best Westerns Ever – and It Was His Last

In 1976, John Wayne was at the tail end of his career and his life. He left behind one final film, a western that mirrored his final days. It’s called The Shootist. The movie made Rotten Tomatoes’ ...
Variety

A ‘Fool’s’ Tune: How an Elton John Introduction Sparked Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt’s ‘Rooster’ Theme Song

Singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once given Stipe’s personal phone number to anyone, especially a musician. Then he decided ...
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All about John Wayne's 21 grandchildren through 7 children — including two famous ones

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Wayne was part of the classic Western era (Getty Images) John Wayne may have passed away almost 50 years ago, on June 11, ...