Clem Burke, Blondie Drummer, Has Died At Age 70: R.I.P.
We are sad to learn of the death of drummer extraordinaire Clem Burke, a founding member of Blondie and one of the most distinctive, flamboyant and exciting timekeepers in rock & roll.
We are sad to learn of the death of drummer extraordinaire Clem Burke, a founding member of Blondie and one of the most distinctive, flamboyant and exciting timekeepers in rock & roll.
Jesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods and later a solo artist, has died at home in Aiken, South Carolina yesterday afternoon. No cause of death was given.
We are very sad to report that David Johansen, lead singer for the New York Dolls and aka Buster Poindexter, has died at age 75.
We’ve lost another soul giant…Roberta Flack has died at the age of 88. Roberta is known for hits like The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Where Is The Love and Killing Me Softly With His Song.
Soul singer Jerry Butler has died age 85. Butler began his career in the late 1950s when he formed The Impressions with Curtis Mayfield. He went on to score solo hits like Only The Strong Survive, Make It Easy On Yourself and Moody Woman.
Sam Moore, one half of the great Stax duo Sam & Dave has died at age 89. The cause of death was post-surgery complications, according to the singer’s rep.
Andy Paley, power-popper, producer and songwriter has died at the age of 72 from cancer while in hospice care in Vermont.
Quincy Jones, producer, bandleader and musician has died at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family, he was 91.
Phil Lesh, bass player and a founding member of The Grateful Dead has died at age 84, “surrounded by his family and full of love,” according to a statement shared on his official Instagram page.
Kris Kristofferson, singer/songwriter/actor has died at the age of 88 at his home in Maui, California. No cause of death has been given.