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    Dave Frishberg, “Schoolhouse Rock!” “I’m Just A Bill” Writer, Passes Away

    Mary Anne ButlerBy 1 Min Read

    We are very sad to report that Dave Frishberg, prolific songwriter for the influential animated series “Schoolhouse! Rock,” has passed away. A multi-Grammy nominee, Frishberg was an accomplished jazz pianist. His work was performed by such notable stars as Rosemary Clooney, Shirley Horn, Anita O’Day, Michael Feinstein, Diana Krall, and Mel Tormé just to name a few.

    We hate to relegate someone of Frishberg’s talent and career to one hit, but “Schoolhouse Rock!” track “I’m Just a Bill” is just too iconic not to highlight.

    Frishberg’s passing was confirmed to the New York Times by his wife, April Magnusson. He was 88.

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    Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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