R.I.P. Dame Vera Lynn
We can’t let this go by without a mention. Iconic British singer Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103.
R.I.P. Phil May (Pretty Things)
Another death of another great rocker…Phil May, singer for The Pretty Things, has died after complications following surgery at the age of 75.
R.I.P. Betty Wright
Here’s more bad news…Betty Wright, the soulful singer whose recording of Clean Up Woman was a massive hit in 1971, has died at age 66.
R.I.P. Little Richard
Oh, no…what terrible news to wake up to. Little Richard, “the innovator, the originator, the architect of rock & roll” has died at the age of 87.
R.I.P. Florian Schneider (Kraftwerk)
We are sad to report another death of another very influential musician…Florian Schneider, a founding member of Kraftwerk, has died, age 73, from cancer.
R.I.P. Millie Small (of My Boy Lollipop Fame)
Jamaican singer Millie Small has passed away at the age of 73.
R.I.P. Dave Greenfield (Stranglers)
We are sad to report the death of Dave Greenfield, keyboard player for The Stranglers.
R.I.P. John Prine
We here at 13th Floor are very sad to have to report that John Prine has died, age 73.
R.I.P. Adam Schlesinger (Fountains Of Wayne)
We are sad to have to report the death of songwriter and Fountains Of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger.
R.I.P. Bill Withers
Soul man Bill Withers has passed away at the age of 81 from cardiovascular disease.
R.I.P. Dave Bartholomew
Dave Bartholomew, the man who brought us Fats Domino, and made so much great New Orleans music, has died at age 100.
R.I.P. Dr. John
His real name was Mac Rebennack, but everyone knew him as Dr. John. Now, the New Orleans legend is dead, aged 77.
R.I.P. Roky Erickson
Roky Erickson, legendary leader of Texas psychedelic band The Thirteenth Floor Elevators has died, age 71.
R.I.P. Much Loved Frontman Ranking Roger (The Beat) Dies Aged 56
This press release just sent to us: Tributes are being paid to Ranking Roger, the talented, energetic and charismatic frontman from The Beat, who passed away on Tuesday 26 March surrounded by family.
R.I.P. Scott Walker
We are sad to report the death of Scott Walker who has passed away at the age of 76.
R.I.P. Andre Williams (Mr Rhythm)
We’ve lost another one. Andre Williams was one of the great musical characters of the last 60 years.