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Legendary guitarist behind Bob Dylan, Beatles hit songs passes away
Jerry Kennedy passed away at the age of 85 after playing a formative part in the American music industry, playing guitar behind most of the songs music enthusiasts know all over the world.
The legendary star died on Wednesday, February 11, in his hometown in Nashville due to undisclosed causes.
The country musician was a naturally gifted child and signed with his first record label at just 11 years old, going on to form a band at 18 and soon began collaborating with the rising stars of the time.
Kennedy can be heard playing guitar in Roy Orbison’s Oh, Pretty Woman, Jeannie C. Riley’s Harper Valley P.T.A., Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde sessions, Elvis Presley, Kris Kristofferson and Ringo Starr.
The Grammy winner left his traces on country music forever, as Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, stated, “As a first-call session musician, he created signature licks that were as recognizable as song titles, and as a producer and a record label executive, he built a sonic platform for giants to stand on. He carried a spiritual understanding of music’s power to reach beyond social and stylistic boundaries, and he spent his career making it better and bigger.”
Kennedy is survived by three sons Gordon, Bryan and Shelby Kennedy, all of whom have followed their father’s footsteps to the music industry.
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Former Pakistan captain and standout batter Babar Azam has shared his thoughts ahead of the eagerly awaited blockbuster showdown with India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set for Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium.
In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Babar spoke about the unparalleled intensity and worldwide attention that a Pakistan-India clash invariably commands.
He emphasised the pressure these matches bring — not just from fans, but from the responsibility of representing the nation on a massive stage.
“Like you said, a Pakistan-India match is always high intensity. The whole world and the fans are involved. Even with so many people watching, it plays out on different levels, and expectations naturally rise,” Babar said.
Drawing from his own experience, the 31-year-old stressed the importance of maintaining composure and managing expectations.
Babar highlighted how staying calm and not getting distracted by external opinions can make a crucial difference, especially for younger players navigating the hype of high-profile encounters.
“I’ve been part of many matches, and we’ve learnt that the more we stay cool, relaxed, and don’t listen to what people say, the better it is. Youngsters often get excited and talk about it, but if you stay easy and tension-free, it always works in your favour,” he added.
It is pertinent to mention that both teams remain unbeaten in the group stage so far. Pakistan has registered victories over the Netherlands and the USA, while India has defeated the USA and Namibia.
Historically, India and Pakistan have met 16 times in T20 Internationals, with India winning 13 and Pakistan three.
In T20 World Cup encounters, the two sides have clashed eight times, with India leading 6-1 and one match ending in a tie.
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