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Title
Brave Sylvia Murphy of the Thugz
Creator
Feuer, Robert
Date Created and/or Issued
2016
Publication Information
Sonoma County Gazette
Contributing Institution
Sonoma County Library
Collection
Robert Feuer collection of music writings, 2005-2018 (SPC.00045)
Rights Information
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Description
Profile of Sylvia Murphy, long-time keyboardist for the Thugz, who was hit head-on by a drunk driver while returning from a gig. She suffered grave injuries and is no longer able to perform in public with the band. She moved from Berkeley to the Occidental area in the early 70s and is an alumna of the country rock band, the Big Wheels, and the rockabilly duo, the Doo Wah Ranch Band. She joined the Thugz after dueting with band co-founder Mike Campbell.
Type
text
Format
newspaper columns
newspaper clippings
music reviews
Identifier
59759bae-8d8c-4f96-bcc9-3cb201042849
https://digital.sonomalibrary.org/documents/detail/392220
https://images.quartexcollections.com/sonomalibrary/thumbnails/preview/59759bae-8d8c-4f96-bcc9-3cb201042849
spc_00045_07_2016-11
Language
English
Subject
Music—Performance
Music criticism
Musical groups
Musicians
Relation
Robert Feuer collection of music writings, 2005-2018

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