RIP Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022)

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Tim Harr
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RIP Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022)

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RIP Olivia Newton-John (1948-1022)

My good friend from my Army Band days, Tim McDonald (Nashville based keyboard player) was her band leader for a number of years. He toured with her extensively. He said she was absolutely the best to work for.
Breast Cancer is what took her.

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Paul King
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Losing her was a big loss. She was so talented.
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Terry Wood
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Olivia Newton John had some great songs in her early career. I remember playing Pedal Steel Guitar and backing several female singers that would sing her songs. She was a very Pretty Lady too. RIP Olivia Newton John
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Larry Dering
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Olivia was a sweetheart, and touched the hearts of Americans. Always upbeat and positive in her interviews. Sad to hear of her passing.
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Such sad news that Olivia Newton John has died.
She certainly was a great talent with so many big hit songs.
We lost our mother to the same kind of cancer.
Prayers for he family and loved ones.
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