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Afrika Bambaataa hip-hop pioneer dies age 68

Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Complicated Legacy

April 9, 2026

Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering hip-hop DJ and Zulu Nation founder, who faced allegations of sexual abuse later in life, has passed away. He was 68. Bronx legend and pioneering hip-hop DJ Afrika Bambaataa, wi... Read More...

Phil Campbell, Superfan-Turned-Motörhead Guitar Legend, Passes Away Aged 64

Ashley King

March 15, 2026

Motörhead superfan-turned-guitarist Phil Campbell, who played with the band for over 30 years, has passed away following “a complex major operation.” Phil Campbell, guitarist for British metal band Motörhead... Read More...

Boston’s Tommy DeCarlo Tragically Passes Away — Replacement Singer Was a Superfan Who Kept the Band Going After Brad Delp’s 2007 Suicide

Ashley King

March 9, 2026

Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of the rock band Boston since the 2007 passing of original singer Brad Delp, has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 60. Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer of the rock band B... Read More...

Wu-Tang Co-Founder Oliver Grant cause of death

Cause of Death Revealed In the Passing of Wu-Tang Co-Founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant

Ashley King

March 1, 2026

Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant passed away last week at the age of 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Oliver “Power” Grant, executive producer and co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, passed ... Read More...

Salsa Giant Willie Colón Passes Away Aged 75

Ashley King

February 22, 2026

Salsa legend and multi-hyphenate musician Willie Colón passed away on Saturday, his family and record label confirmed over the weekend. He was 75. Multi-talented salsa legend Willie Colón—a trombonist, compo... Read More...

‘Like a Virgin’ Lyricist Billy Steinberg Passes Away at 75 — Leaving a Serious 80s Hit-List In His Wake

Ashley King

February 17, 2026

Grammy-winning songwriter Billy Steinberg, regarded as one of the most successful songwriters of the ‘80s and ‘90s, passed away on Monday. He was 75. Songwriters Hall of Famer Billy Steinberg, widely conside... Read More...

3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Shockingly Passes Away at Age 47

Ashley King

February 8, 2026

3 Doors Down lead singer and founder Brad Arnold has passed away following a “courageous battle with cancer.” He was 47. Brad Arnold, the lead singer and founder of the ‘90s rock band 3 Doors Down, has passe... Read More...

Fugees Collaborator John Forté Dead at 50, No Cause of Death Yet Revealed

Ashley King

January 13, 2026

John Forté, Grammy-nominated musician best known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts. He was 50 years old. Grammy-nominated musician John Forté, best known for his work ... Read More...

Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Guitarist Bob Weir Succumbs to Lung Issues at 78 Following Valiant Cancer Battle

Ashley King

January 11, 2026

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, songwriter, and co-founder of the ... Read More...

Remembering Those We Lost in 2025—From Industry Titans to Celebrity Musicians to Behind the Scenes Operators

Ashley King

December 30, 2025

Every year, the music world loses irreplaceable voices, visionaries, and pioneers whose impact continues to echo long after their final notes fade. In 2025, the industry mourned artists, executives, and creat... Read More...

Artist Manager Michael Lippman Passes Away; George Michael, Matchbox Twenty, Bernie Taupin Among the Celebrated Clientele List

Ashley King

December 30, 2025

Prominent artist manager Michael Lippman, known for his work managing George Michael and Matchbox Twenty, has passed away at age 79. Michael Lippman, a prominent artist manager who helped guide the career tr... Read More...

The Cure guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte dead at 65

The Cure Guitarist/Keyboardist Perry Bamonte Dead at 65

Ashley King

December 28, 2025

The Cure’s longtime guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte has passed away after a battle with an undisclosed illness. He was 65. Perry “Teddy” Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure since 1990, ha... Read More...

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Freddie Jackson, the Velvety Voice Behind ‘You Are My Lady,’ Passes Away

Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music and a Diamond in a Rhinestone World, Dead at 80

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Passes Away Mid-Tour, Prompting Last-Minute Cancellations

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

Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Complicated Legacy

Phil Campbell, Superfan-Turned-Motörhead Guitar Legend, Passes Away Aged 64

Boston’s Tommy DeCarlo Tragically Passes Away — Replacement Singer Was a Superfan Who Kept the Band Going After Brad Delp’s 2007 Suicide

Cause of Death Revealed In the Passing of Wu-Tang Co-Founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant

Salsa Giant Willie Colón Passes Away Aged 75

‘Like a Virgin’ Lyricist Billy Steinberg Passes Away at 75 — Leaving a Serious 80s Hit-List In His Wake

3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Shockingly Passes Away at Age 47

Fugees Collaborator John Forté Dead at 50, No Cause of Death Yet Revealed

Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Guitarist Bob Weir Succumbs to Lung Issues at 78 Following Valiant Cancer Battle

Remembering Those We Lost in 2025—From Industry Titans to Celebrity Musicians to Behind the Scenes Operators

Artist Manager Michael Lippman Passes Away; George Michael, Matchbox Twenty, Bernie Taupin Among the Celebrated Clientele List

The Cure Guitarist/Keyboardist Perry Bamonte Dead at 65