Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther,’ Dies at 94
8 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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"Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther,’ Dies at 94" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 8 articles from 8 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include WWLTV.com, Slipped Disc, The Guardian and The Daily Beast. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (8)
- Plas Johnson, New Orleans-raised saxophonist behind 'Pink Panther Theme,' dies at 94 WWLTV.com · 12h ago
- Pink Panther, RIP Slipped Disc · 12h ago
- Saxophonist Plas Johnson, known for solo on The Pink Panther Theme, dies aged 94 The Guardian · 12h ago
- Plas Johnson, Music Legend Behind ‘Pink Panther’ Theme, Dies at 94 The Daily Beast · 12h ago
- Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther,’ Dies at 94 The New York Times · 12h ago
- Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther’ Theme Solo, Dies at 94 People.com · 18h ago
- Donaldsonville native Plas Johnson, famous saxophonist, dies at 94 Donaldsonville Chief · 18h ago
- Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘Pink Panther Theme,’ Dies at 94 Rolling Stone · 18h ago
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