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‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dies at 58

August 8, 2023

'Cha Cha Slide' creator DJ Casper, a Chicago favorite, dies at 58 after battling cancer. DJ Casper, creator of the dance hit "Cha Cha Slide," which has played at celebrations and gymnasiums worldwide since t... Read More...

Eagles Founding Member & Bassist Randy Meisner Passes Away, Aged 77

Ashley King

July 27, 2023

The Eagles report the passing of founding member, bassist, and vocalist Randy Meisner, aged 77, due to complications from COPD. Randy Meisner, founding member, vocalist, and bassist for the Eagles, who playe... Read More...

Sinéad O’Connor Death ‘Not Being Treated As Suspicious,’ Police Say — Autopsy Results Expected Within the Next ‘Several Weeks’

Dylan Smith

July 27, 2023

Additional information is now emerging about the untimely death of Sinéad O'Connor, who passed away yesterday at the age of 56. Upon confirming the unfortunate news to the Irish Times, the family members of ... Read More...

Sinéad O’Connor Dead At 56 — ‘An Everlasting Influence on Pop and Alternative Music’

Dylan Smith

July 26, 2023

Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has passed away at the age of 56, her family and team have revealed. The “Nothing Compares 2 U” vocalist’s family confirmed the unfortunate news to the Irish Times. “It is with g... Read More...

Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Passes Away at 96: “His Last Song Was ‘Because of You'”

Dylan Smith

July 21, 2023

Legendary singer and 19-time Grammy winner Tony Bennett has passed away at the age of 96. The New York City-born vocalist’s publicist confirmed the unfortunate news just moments ago, disclosing only that th... Read More...

George Winston passes after lengthy battle with cancer

Pianist George Winston Passes After Lengthy Cancer Battle

Ashley King

June 9, 2023

Pianist George Winston has passed away after a lengthy 10-year battle with cancer. Pianist George Winston, a musician whose recordings crowned him one of the first stars of New Age music, has passed away aft... Read More...

Reggaetón Rapper Pacho El Antifeka Assassinated in Puerto Rico

Ashley King

June 2, 2023

Reggaeton rapper Pacho El Antifeka was assassinated in Puerto Rico. Local reports say the rapper was shot at a Bayamón shopping center, near San Juan. Local police found the body of the singer inside a car a... Read More...

Legendary Vocalist Tina Turner Has Passed Away — Aged 83

Ashley King

May 24, 2023

Legendary vocalist Tina Turner has passed away after a battle with a long illness, her publicist confirms. She was aged 83. "Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of ... Read More...

Former ‘Fill-In’ Beatles Bass Player Chas Newby Dies Aged 81

Ashley King

May 23, 2023

Former "fill-in" Beatles bass player Chas Newby -- who was also a member of John Lennon's first band, The Quarrymen, has died at age 81. Chas Newby, a British musician who briefly played as a fill-in bassist... Read More...

Cream Co-Writer Pete Brown Succumbs to Cancer, Passes Away Aged 82

Ashley King

May 21, 2023

Pete Brown, the British singer-songwriter who co-wrote some of Cream's most beloved tracks, has died at age 82 following a "courageous battle with cancer." Singer-songwriter Pete Brown, who co-wrote some of ... Read More...

Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Passes Away Aged 59

Ashley King

May 19, 2023

Andy Rourke, bassist for The Smiths, has passed away aged 59 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Best known as The Smiths' bassist, Andy Rourke passed away at age 59 after a long battle with pancr... Read More...

Linda Lewis, Singer-Songwriter & Famed Backing Vocalist, Dies Aged 72

Ashley King

May 5, 2023

British singer-songwriter and famed backing vocalist Linda Lewis, whose career spanned more than 40 years, has died aged 72. Linda Lewis, the British singer-songwriter best known for her five-octave vocal ra... Read More...

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William Orbit, Super-Producer for Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, Dies Aged 69

‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dies at 58

Eagles Founding Member & Bassist Randy Meisner Passes Away, Aged 77

Sinéad O’Connor Death ‘Not Being Treated As Suspicious,’ Police Say — Autopsy Results Expected Within the Next ‘Several Weeks’

Sinéad O’Connor Dead At 56 — ‘An Everlasting Influence on Pop and Alternative Music’

Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Passes Away at 96: “His Last Song Was ‘Because of You'”

Pianist George Winston Passes After Lengthy Cancer Battle

Reggaetón Rapper Pacho El Antifeka Assassinated in Puerto Rico

Legendary Vocalist Tina Turner Has Passed Away — Aged 83

Former ‘Fill-In’ Beatles Bass Player Chas Newby Dies Aged 81

Cream Co-Writer Pete Brown Succumbs to Cancer, Passes Away Aged 82

Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Passes Away Aged 59