Folk singer Adam McNaughtan, who wrote the popular Jeely Piece song about Glasgow's tower blocks, has died aged 86.

In the late 1970s, he began working with the Blues Brothers, the band formed by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi on Saturday Night Live. He appeared in the beloved 1980 movie of the same name as Steve “The Colonel” Cropper, who in the film was a member of the fictional group Murph and the Magic Tones.

The guitar great’s name was immortalized in the 1967 smash “Soul Man,” and he appeared in the 1980 film “The Blues Brothers” with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.

Todd Snider, the renowned Americana and alt-country singer-songwriter celebrated for his sharp wit and poignant storytelling, died on Friday at the age of 59. Snider’s record label and family confirmed his passing in statements posted to social media, sharing news of his death with his fans around the world.

Americana singer-songwriter Todd Snider, a prominent voice in alt-country, has died at the age of 59. Snider was known for his musical humor, storytelling, and eclectic style that blended folk, country, rock, and blues. His 2004 album "East Nashville ...

The entertainer released two albums during his career and was featured on the soundtrack for “Bill & Ted Face the Music."

FILE - Todd Snider performs at the To Nashville, With Love Benefit Concert at Marathon Music Works on Monday, March 9, 2020, in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Snider, a singer whose thoughtfully ...

Todd Snider, a singer whose thoughtfully freewheeling tunes and cosmic-stoner songwriting made him a beloved figure in American roots music, has died. He was 59. His record label said Saturday in a statement posted to his social media accounts that Snider ...