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Jenn wrote:

Sorry to hear this news. Died last week at only 60. Session guitarist
in the 70s, member of The Carpenters band. Played the great electric
solo on "Goodbye to Love".


Yes, indeed. Here's a documentary on the famous solo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R3_YBitSZo

Peluso credits Richard Carpenter with inventing the power ballad!

Another notable passing was Pete Quaife, original bassist for the Kinks.

Stephen