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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 36 MIN

RIP Hulk Hogan & Chuck Mangione – Two Legends We've Lost in 2025 #HulkHogan #ChuckMangione 7/24/25

from The Johnny Beane Podcast · host Johnny Beane

🎬 On this episode of Johnny Beane TV, we pay tribute to two beloved entertainment icons: Hulk Hogan and Chuck Mangione. ⚫ Farewell to Hulk Hogan Terry Gene Bollea, best known to the world as Hulk Hogan, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. He was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, and later pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital. Born August 11, 1953, Hogan was a six-time WWE Champion, legendary performer, and pop culture icon. From headlining WrestleManias to launching Hulkamania in the 1980s, his larger-than-life persona helped turn professional wrestling into a global phenomenon. He starred in films, television shows, and even had his own reality series. Twice inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Hogan leaves behind a complex but undeniable legacy that shaped generations of fans and athletes alike. 🎺 Remembering Chuck Mangione (1940–2025) Charles “Chuck” Frank Mangione, born November 29, 1940, in Rochester, New York, was a celebrated flugelhorn and trumpet player, composer, and two-time Grammy Award winner. 📜 From Jazz Brothers to Grammy Great Raised in a musical Italian-American family, Chuck began performing with his brother Gap in their group The Jazz Brothers. He earned his music degree from the Eastman School of Music, where he later directed the jazz ensemble. 🎷 Musical Legacy In the 1960s, Mangione joined Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, succeeding jazz legends like Freddie Hubbard. Over his six-decade career, he released more than 30 albums and received 14 Grammy nominations, winning for “Bellavia” (1977) and “Children of Sanchez” (1979). 🌟 Crossover Star His signature 1978 instrumental hit “Feels So Good” reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, helping the album climb to #2. He also composed music for the 1976 Montreal Olympics and performed at the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid. 📺 Pop Culture Fame Chuck made memorable appearances as himself on the animated show King of the Hill, where he humorously played Feels So Good at nearly every turn as the spokesperson for Mega Lo Mart. 🕊️ Passing Chuck Mangione passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 22, 2025, at his home in Rochester, New York, at the age of 84. 🧭 A Lasting Influence Chuck bridged the gap between jazz and mainstream pop with his smooth, melodic style. His work continues to inspire musicians across genres, and his joyful sound lives on through his recordings and cultural legacy. 📌 #HulkHogan #RIPHulkHogan #WrestlingLegend #WWE #WWELegend #Hulkamania #ProWrestling #WrestlingTribute #WrestleMania #ChuckMangione #FeelsSoGood #JazzLegend #KingOfTheHill #RIPChuckMangione #JazzIcon #MusicTribute #JohnnyBeaneTV 🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Try StreamYard: 👉 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536

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