Andrew Gold, The Golden Girls Theme Writer, Passes Away

Andrew Gold best known for his hit song, "Lonely Boy", and the theme song for the hit TV series, "The Golden Girls" died Friday in Los Angeles. Gold was also a member of the Stoney Poneys and played a key role in the success of Linda Ronstadt's career. Gold was 59. The Los Angeles Times reflected on Gold contribution to pop music:

He played several instruments, did arrangements and sang on such Ronstadt albums as "Heart Like a Wheel" in 1974, "Prisoner in Disguise" in 1975 and "Hasten Down the Wind" in 1976. His versatility also made him a highly regarded session player for such folk-rock musicians as James Taylor, Carly Simon, Loudon Wainwright III and J.D. Souther as well as the producer of recordings by Stephen Bishop, Nicolette Larson and others. - The Los Angeles Times

Gold last release was in 2008, "Copy Cat", featured covers of mostly Beatles songs.