"Woodstock Performer Melanie Dies at 76"
Melanie Safka, the singer known as Melanie, famous for hits like "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," has passed away at the age of 76. Her children announced her death and requested a candlelight vigil in her honor. Melanie, a pioneer for independent artists, had been working on a new album before her death. She leaves behind a legacy of influential music and a family who plans to hold a Celebration of Life in her honor.