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- DIED. Johnnie Ray, 63, 1950s crooner whose histrionic
- vocalizing was a precursor to rock 'n' roll; of liver failure;
- in Los Angeles. His song Cry was the best-selling pop record of
- 1952. Ray's habit of breaking down during live performances won
- him the nickname the "Prince of Wails."
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