MDM4AU 329 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Maynard Ferguson, the undisputed high-note king of the trumpet, who toured the world with his bands for 50 years and had a hit record with the theme from "Rocky," died Aug. 23 at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, Calif., from kidney and liver failure caused by an abdominal infection. He was 78.Washington Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saniflush 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Does that mean they can quit making Rocky movies now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Streyeder 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Actually, he didn't write it, he rewrote it. The original version flopped, while his hit the Top 40. 'Tis a sad day for all trumpet players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterinbham 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 A slight correction. Bill Conti wrote the Rocky theme. However, Maynard Ferguson played the trumpet. Holy crap that guy could his a note. I saw him in concert twice and he was amazing. Those of you who love jazz know that the guy had some amazing chops. Rest in peace, Maynard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonan 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 'Tis a sad day for all trumpet players. 'Tis indeed. He was a good one, and as far as this trumpet player is concerned, the king is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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