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British DJ/Producer Andrew Weatherall Dead at 56

February 18, 2020

UK DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall has passed away at age 56. Weatherall died in a hospital on Monday morning, confirmed by his spokesperson. His cause of death is pulmonary embolism. A statement released ... Read More...

Was James Brown Murdered? Atlanta District Attorney’s Office Examining New Evidence

Marsha Silva

February 13, 2020

An Atlanta prosecutor is considering launching an investigation into James Brown’s death after receiving new evidence. An Atlanta-based federal prosecutor is now reviewing the circumstances surroun... Read More...

A$AP Mob DJ, Producer, and Manager J. Scott Has Died

Paul Resnikoff

February 3, 2020

A$AP Mob DJ and producer J. Scott, commonly known as A$AP Snacks, has passed away. The music professional’s fans and fellow A$AP Mob members took to social media late last night to offer their condolences, t... Read More...

Reed Mullin (l) with Brian Shields (c) and Jimmy Coup (r), 2009 (photo: Brian Shields CC 2.0)

Corrosion of Conformity Drummer Reed Mullin Dead at 53 — Cause of Death Remains Unknown

Marsha Silva

January 28, 2020

Corrosion of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin has passed away at the age of 53. Corrosion of Conformity took to social media to announce the news and honor Mullin, writing: “It’s with heavy hearts that we say... Read More...

Kobe Bryant’s Shocking Death Creates a Logistical Nightmare for the Grammys — Thousands of Fans Mourn at Staples Center

Paul Resnikoff

January 26, 2020

The shocking and unexpected death of Kobe Bryant Sunday morning created a major crowd-control problem outside the Staples Center, where the Grammys red carpet and event was held. At first, the shocking news ... Read More...

Juice WRLD Died From a Massive Oxycodone and Codeine Overdose, Autopsy Reveals

Paul Resnikoff

January 22, 2020

Juice WRLD, aka Jarad Higgins, died from a massive overdose of oxycodone and codeine, according to an autopsy report from the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. The rapper stuffed a large quantity of pill... Read More...

Barry Tuckwell, the Michael Jordan of French Horn, Dies at 88

Ashley King

January 19, 2020

Australia has lost one of its most celebrated musicians. Barry Tuckwell has passed away – he was one of the greatest French horn players of the last 70 years. Mr. Tuckwell was 88 and died due to complication... Read More...

Legendary Rush Drummer Neil Peart Passes Away

Colin Cohen

January 10, 2020

Rush has announced that its longtime drummer Neil Peart has died of brain cancer at the age of 67. The band says that Peart passed away on January 7 in Santa Monica, California. Considered among the most ... Read More...

‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ Singer and Jazz Musician Jack Sheldon Dies at 88

Colin Cohen

January 1, 2020

Jazz musician Jack Sheldon, who worked with some of music's greatest names and who also gained fame as a singer on a number of Schoolhouse Rock! songs, has died at the age of 88. Doug McIntyre, who is Sheldo... Read More...

Controversial Radio Jock Don Imus Dies at 79

Ashley King

December 30, 2019

Controversial radio host Don Imus passed away Friday at his home in College Station, Texas. The host was hospitalized on Christmas Eve for complications with emphysema. Imus retired from his nationally syndi... Read More...

Tim Boyle, Prolific Hollywood Recording Engineer, Dies at 71

Colin Cohen

December 30, 2019

Tim Boyle, who was a famed sound engineer and scoring mixer that worked with the likes of Eric Clapton and Quincy Jones, has died of the age of 71 in Sherman Oaks from liver cancer. In addition to Clapton an... Read More...

‘Friends’ Theme Song Writer Allee Willis Dies at 72

Colin Cohen

December 25, 2019

Grammy-Award songwriter Allee Willis, who wrote hit songs as well as the theme song to Friends, has died at the age of 72 of cardiac arrest. While Willis co-wrote several classic Earth, Wind & Fire songs... Read More...

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Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson, Famous for Hits Like ‘Straight Tequila Night,’ Passes Away

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

British DJ/Producer Andrew Weatherall Dead at 56

Was James Brown Murdered? Atlanta District Attorney’s Office Examining New Evidence

A$AP Mob DJ, Producer, and Manager J. Scott Has Died

Corrosion of Conformity Drummer Reed Mullin Dead at 53 — Cause of Death Remains Unknown

Kobe Bryant’s Shocking Death Creates a Logistical Nightmare for the Grammys — Thousands of Fans Mourn at Staples Center

Juice WRLD Died From a Massive Oxycodone and Codeine Overdose, Autopsy Reveals

Barry Tuckwell, the Michael Jordan of French Horn, Dies at 88

Legendary Rush Drummer Neil Peart Passes Away

‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ Singer and Jazz Musician Jack Sheldon Dies at 88

Controversial Radio Jock Don Imus Dies at 79

Tim Boyle, Prolific Hollywood Recording Engineer, Dies at 71

‘Friends’ Theme Song Writer Allee Willis Dies at 72