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Trini Lopez, singer and Dirty Dozen actor, dies with coronavirus at 83 Lopez’s hits included If I Had A Hammer and Lemon Tree Source:BBC Mexican-American singer Trini Lopez, who had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer and played one of The Dirty Dozen, has died at 83. Lopez, an accomplished guitarist, was mentored by Buddy Holly and Frank Sinatra and designed two instruments for the Gibson Guitar Corporation. Lopez died in Palm Springs, California, of complications from coronavirus. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters was among those paying tribute, saying he had left “a beautiful music legacy”.   ...