Word: singer
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...twist. Taking on the title role in a new TV production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, the portly Conrad will insist in his amateur baritone that the punishment fit the crime. "He's a great big cuddly granddad-Santa Claus with a lovely voice," says Singer Kate Flowers, 29, who plays the heroine Yum-Yum in the musical, which was taped in London. Conrad enjoyed himself so much that he intends to sign up for singing lessons when he returns to Los Angeles. "I honestly believe I would have been much happier, although much less rich...
...synthesizer beginning "Tomorrow" off the new album whines with the timbre of an hautboy or other traditional reed instrument. With melodies evoking the charm of an unassuming folk tune, most of the album's songs center around a long gliding refrain of three or four notes, which lead singer Bono produces with an almost yodeling quality to his voice. In "Is that all?" Bono seems to be rejecting pat classification. "You think this song makes me angry...Is that all?" But the guitar played by the Edge sounds distinctly like the Clash riff from "Running," and the guitarist's name...
...shaky, Liz and Republican Senator John Warner, 54, said they would seek a legal separation after five years of marriage. Warner joins an illustrious cast from Liz's previous marital flings: Hotelier Conrad Hilton Jr. in 1950; British Actor Michael Wilding in 1952; Producer Mike Todd in 1957; Singer Eddie Fisher in 1959; and Actor Richard Burton in 1964 and again in 1975. In the early stages of Liz and John's relationship, all was bliss: he was the silver-haired political newcomer, she was his superstar hustings-mate and bubbling party-circuit matron. But when she detoured...
Gary U.S. Bonds: Dedication (EMI America). Reborn rhythm and blues by a soul-solid singer...
...given to outgoing Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, 43, last week by his admirers at a teary farewell dinner in the Georgia capital. Jackson has served the two four-year terms that local law allows. Among the 1,300 friends who turned up for the $100-a-plate affair were Singer Gladys Knight, and former U.N. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor-elect Andrew Young. "I don't know that anybody's going to fill your shoes," said Young as he surveyed Jackson's ample 6-ft. 3-in. frame. "And certainly not your suits...