Steve Cropper Has Died Age 84: R.I.P.
Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T & The MGs and producer/songwriter for Stax Records has died at age 84 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jimmy Cliff Has Died Age 81: R.I.P.
We are sad to report the death of reggae legend Jimmy Cliff at age 81.
Ace Frehley of Kiss Has Died Age 74: R.I.P.
Original Kiss guitarist and solo artist Ace Frehley has died at age 74. His family has issued the following statement:
D’Angelo Has Died Age 51: R.I.P.
We were shocked to learn of the death of “Neo-Soul” pioneer D’Angelo who succumbed to cancer at the age of 51.
John Lodge of The Moody Blues Has Died Age 82 – R.I.P.
Sad to wake up to the news of the passing of John Lodge of The Moody Blues who died “suddenly and unexpectedly”, aged 82, his family have confirmed.
Mark Volman: The Turtles/ Flo & Eddie Has Died Age 78 – R.I.P.
We are saddened by the news of the death of Mark Volman, a founding member of The Turtles and one half of the duo, Flo & Eddie.
Bobby Whitlock: Derek & The Dominoes & Solo Has Died Age 77 – R.I.P.
Songwriter and keyboard player Bobby Whitlock has died age 77. Bobby had an illustrious career playing with Derek & The Dominos and Delaney & Bonnie Bramlett plus recording with George Harrison and his own solo records.
Ozzy Osbourne: Black Sabbath Frontman & Prince of Darkness Has Died Age 76 – R.I.P.
We here at The 13th Floor are reeling from the news that Ozzy Osbourne has died, age 76, just weeks after his historic reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates.
Mick Ralphs: Guitarist for Mott The Hoople & Bad Company Has Died Age 81 – R.I.P.
Mick Ralphs, the powerhouse guitarist and a founding member of both Mott The Hoople and Bad Company has died at the age of 81 after a long illness.
Lorraine Barry Has Died: R.I.P.
We are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Lorraine Barry, manager of Sir Dave Dobbyn and others and a passionate supporter of New Zealand music and musicians.
Brian Wilson Has Died At Age 82: R.I.P.
Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82.
Sly Stone Has Died At Age 82: R.I.P.
Sly Stone, aka Sylvester Stewart, has died at the age of 82. A true musical trailblazer, Sly & The Family Stone helped change the course of popular music in the late 60s and early 70s.
Rick Derringer Has Died At Age 77: R.I.P.
We are sad to learn that Rick Derringer, guitarist for The McCoys and solo artist, has died, age 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida. An official cause of death was not initially released.
David Thomas of Pere Ubu Has Died At Age 71: R.I.P.
Today we mourn the passing of the great David Thomas, founding member of Pere Ubu. Thomas died at home in Brighton at the age of 71.
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.
Jesse Colin Young Has Died At Age 83: R.I.P.
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.
David Johansen (of New York Dolls) Has Died At Age 75: R.I.P.
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.
Roberta Flack Has Died At Age 88: R.I.P.
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.
Jerry Butler: The Ice Man Has Died At Age 85: R.I.P.
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 (of Sam & Dave) Has Died At Age 89: R.I.P.
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.