Saturday, June 28, 2008

Dixie Hummingbirds lead singer Ira Tucker Sr. dies

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PHILADELPHIA - Ira Tucker Sr., longtime lead singer of the gospel group the Dixie Hummingbirds, which influenced many other performers and backed up Paul Simon on "Loves Me Like a Rock," has died. He was 83.

Tucker had severe heart problems and died Tuesday in Philadelphia, where the group was based for many years, according to his son, Ira Tucker Jr.

The Associated Press

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