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In 2014, Rolling Stones' saxophone player Bobby Keys, who also performed on recordings with John Lennon and Eric Clapton, died after a lengthy illness at his home in Franklin, Tenn. He was 70.
American Songwriter

The Writer’s Block: Eddie Schwartz on Writing Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” Burning Out, Then Releasing His First Album in 30 Years

"They encouraged me to write again," said Schwartz of his songwriting hiatus, "and now that I'm writing again, they created a monster." ...