Bill Medley's Last Man Standing: Rock and Roll Legacy

0:00On May 3rd, Bill Medley, the gravel voice powerhouse behind the righteous brothers, is the focus of Rolling Stones' last-man standing series. Nearly 86 years old, he's the sole survivor, keeping the duo's legacy alive after partner Bobby Hatfield's death in 2003 from A. Cocaine-related heart attack. Fans know his base baritone from 60's, smashes like you've lost that love and feeling, 70's hit Rock and Roll Heaven, and the 80's anthem. I've had, the time of my life, with Jennifer Warren's. Early on, the righteous brothers two white guys from Orange County obsessed with rhythm and blues open for the Beatles and Rolling Stones on there. First US tours in 1964, Phil Specter produced their wall of sound classics, including the epic You've Lost That Love and Feeling, which top charts despite its length. They split in 1968 amid the hippie shift, reunited for Rock and Roll Heaven, then split again. Movies revived them huge in the late 80's and early 90's. You've lost that love and feeling in top gun, unchained melody and ghost and time.

1:07Of my life, closing, dirty dancing. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, they performed with stars like Elton John and Sting, but Bobby's passing months. Later hit hard. Medley calls his career a spiritual gift, blending his deep voice with Bobby's tenor perfectly. Now touring with singer Bucky Hurd since 2016, Medley shares stories of studio genius with Specter, Vegas Knights and close friendship with. Elvis Presley, who invited him to dressing rooms for motorcycle and gospel chats. He lost his voice temporarily in the 70's, but regained it stronger. On what he calls a farewell tour, though a might stretch longer, Medley says his voice has never sounded better. Crediting faith over clean living. As long as crowds cheer and he nails the notes, the music rolls on. That's your update from Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.