Rob Hirst, the drummer and co-founder of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died. He was 70. The band confirmed Hirst’s death from pancreatic cancer in statements posted to social media. “After fighting heroically […]
Rob Hirst, the original and longtime drummer of Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died at age 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. On their official Facebook page, Midnight Oil stated, “After fighting […]
Ramble on, Bob. John Mayer delivered a touching eulogy for his friend and mentor, Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, during an emotional public memorial held for the late guitarist in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon. […]
David Byrne and friends rocking out recently at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. After nearly 60 years, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is now officially dissolved. But what does this mean for the music business, […]
Founding black midi guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin has died at the age of 26. “It is with deep sadness that we as a family regret to inform you that Matthew Kwasniewski-Kelvin has died after a long […]
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, the co-founder and former guitarist of the English rock band Black Midi, has died. He was 26. The late musician’s family announced the devastating news in a statement shared through the band’s record […]
Photo Credit: jgullo / CC by 2.0 Bob Weir, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has passed away from underlying lung complications after a battle with cancer. He was 78. Bob Weir, guitarist, […]
Bob Weir performs with the Grateful Dead at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, Calif. in 1983. A member of the Dead from its inception, Weir took few solos, but his distinctive rhythm guitar playing and […]
Photo Credit: Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty by Martini / CC by 3.0 Prominent artist manager Michael Lippman, known for his work managing George Michael and Matchbox Twenty, has passed away at age 79. Michael […]
Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing center in Sandy […]
Photo Credit: Perry Bamonte by Chris “BuB” Cardi / CC by 4.0 The Cure’s longtime guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte has passed away after a battle with an undisclosed illness. He was 65. Perry “Teddy” […]
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, has died. He was 65. The band announced on its website on Dec. 26 that Bamonte died “after a short illness at home over Christmas.” “Quiet, intense, […]
Perry Bamonte, the guitarist for the iconic British rock band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The group, which now consists of founder Robert Smith and longtime members Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper, announced […]
Perry Bamonte, a longtime guitarist-keyboardist for The Cure, has died at age 65. He passed away after a short illness over Christmas, according to the band’s official website. Bamonte was a member of The Cure […]
Mick Abrahams, founding member and original guitarist for the legendary British rock band Jethro Tull, has died. He was 82. Jethro Tull’s chief vocalist, Ian Anderson, confirmed the devastating news in a statement shared on […]
Joe Ely, an alt-country legend who collaborated with the likes of The Clash and Bruce Springsteen, has died at age 78. The Texas musician passed away after battling Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and pneumonia. […]
Joe Ely, the country music rocker best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, the Clash and more, has died. He was 78. The “Honky Tonk Masquerade” singer’s family announced the devastating news in a […]
Yungblud appeared on Howard Stern‘s SiriusXM show on Monday, and refuted the radio host’s feeling that “rock is dead” by listing off a number of bands that are carrying the music genre’s proverbial torch at […]
Noah Weiland, the son of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, posted a couple of worrying messages on his Instagram Stories on Thursday afternoon. Roughly a week after performing a tribute concert honoring his […]
Raul Malo, who as frontman of the Mavericks brought a Latin rhythmic flair and a sweeping sense of romance to country music, died on Monday. He was 60. His death was announced by the band […]