Obituaries

Bat Out of Hell artist Meat Loaf (full name Michael Lee Aday) has passed away at the age of 74. The Dallas native’s family and representatives took to Facebook to announce the news, writing: “Our hearts are ... Read More...

Ronnie Spector, who founded the Ronettes in the '60s, has passed away at age 78 after a battle with cancer.  "Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today," her family writes on the Ronn... Read More...

Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr. — aka Young Dolph — was murdered on Wednesday, November 17th while buying cookies in Memphis, TN. Here’s what we know so far about the suspects and possible motives for the killing... Read More...

Swedish rapper Einar was shot dead in Stockholm yesterday afternoon. The 19-year-old rapper, real name Nils Gronberg, was killed in a Stockholm suburb of Hammarby Sjostad. No arrests have been made in connec... Read More...

Condolences for booking agent Steve Strange are pouring in across social media following news of his passing. Strange worked with artists across all genres, from Eminem to Coldplay and more. The booking agen... Read More...

Pioneering producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry has died in a hospital in Jamaica. He was 85. Perry is best known for his experimental sound that helped revolutionize music. Reggae, hip hop, dance, and many other ge... Read More...

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has passed away at age 80. Watts is the first long-time member of The Rolling Stones to die of age-related illness. The London-born drummer joined the Stones in 1963 afte... Read More...

Don Everly, last surviving member of the Everly Brothers, has passed away – aged 84. The Everly Brothers were one of the pioneers of the rock 'n' roll genre, inspiring future acts like The Beatles and Simon ... Read More...