Long before their chart domination, global popularity and, ultimately, their implosion, the Bangles began with an ad on a big board in the Sunset Boulevard shopfront of Musicians Contact Service.

He named them Kaadhal (Love) and Kavidhai (Poetry) and gifted the newborns gold bangles, further showcasing his affection and long-standing bond with Snehan.

Cory Thode, 49, of Andover, died March 8 from pneumonia. Celebration mass is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. at the church. Cory Paul Thode was born ...