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.
Andy Paley Has Died At Age 72: R.I.P.
Andy Paley, power-popper, producer and songwriter has died at the age of 72 from cancer while in hospice care in Vermont.
Quincy Jones Has Died At The Age of 91: R.I.P.
Quincy Jones, producer, bandleader and musician has died at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family, he was 91.
Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead Has Died At The Age of 84: R.I.P.
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 Has Died At The Age of 88: R.I.P.
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.
J.D. Souther Has Died At The Age of 78: R.I.P.
J.D. Souther, songwriter, singer and actor, has died at the age of 78. Souther co-wrote Eagles hits New Kid In Town and Best Of My Love along with his own hit, You’re Only Lonely.
Greg Kihn Has Died At The Age of 75: R.I.P.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music. Greg lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease on 8/13/24 at the age of 75.
Martin Phillipps of The Chills Has Died Age 61: R.I.P.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Martin Phillipps who, with his band The Chills, helped define the Dunedin sound and put New Zealand music on the global map.
R.I.P. John Mayall: British Blues Pioneer Age 90
John Mayall has died at his home in California, age 90. The “Godfather of British Blues” helped ignite the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor, among many others.
Martin Mull: The Musician, Actor and Satirist Has Died Age 80: R.I.P.
Martin Mull has died at age 80 at his home in California. You may know him as an actor on Roseanne, Arrested Development and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman or from his comedy/novelty/satire records of the 1970s.
R.I.P. Kinky Friedman: Satirist, Musician and Novelist Has Died Age 79
Kinky Friedman has died at his longtime family home at Echo Hill Ranch in Medina, Texas at age 79 complications associated with Parkinson’s disease.
R.I.P. Steve Albini: Revered Producer/Engineer/Artist Has Died Age 61
Steve Albini, the acclaimed front man of Shellac and Big Black and engineer/producer of Nirvana, PJ Harvey and The Pixies, has died of a heart attack at age 61 at his recording studio.
R.I.P. Michael Flynn: 13th Floor Photographer and Friend
We are sad to announce that 13th Floor photographer Michael Flynn has passed away over the weekend. Our condolences go out to his wife, Jessica, who took care of Michael since his retirement in 2018 due to illness.
Eric Carmen Has Died Age 74: R.I.P.
Eric Carmen, the former Raspberry who went on to solo success with hits like All By Myself and Hungry Eyes has died at age 74.
Wayne Kramer of The MC5 Has Died Age 75: R.I.P.
Wayne Kramer, guitarist for Detroit proto-punk band The MC5 has died at age 75, leaving drummer Dennis Thompson as the last surviving member of this very influential band.
Shane MacGowan of The Pogues Has Died Age 65: R.I.P.
Sad to report that Shane MacGowan, the mercurial leader of The Pogues has died at age 65. MacGowan revealed he was diagnosed with encephalitis last year in a video posted to social media.