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At 71, J Geils Passes Away At His Massachusetts Home

April 12, 2017

Legendary guitarist J Geils passes away at his Groton, MA home. J Geils, the founder of the one of the most popular touring bands in the 70s, was found dead at his home. On Tuesday, police stopped by the ... Read More...

Chuck Berry Died a Penniless Pauper (Just Kidding: He Was Worth $50 Million)

Paul Resnikoff

March 23, 2017

Nice: Not only did Chuck Berry avoid the perils of poverty, he actually died a very rich man. That is, $50 million rich, bitch! You know the sad story. Pioneering musician influences millions, but doesn't ... Read More...

Chuck Berry’s Family Reveals an Unreleased Album

Paul Resnikoff

March 20, 2017

Chuck Berry died peacefully over the weekend, leaving a long-lasting legacy. But even at 90, the rock n' roll pioneer was working on one last album. Most of Chuck Berry's long-lasting classics were written ... Read More...

Chuck Berry, Rock n’ Roll’s Greatest Musician, Dead at 90

Paul Resnikoff

March 18, 2017

“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry,"' John Lennon once said. Chuck Berry, considered by many as the inventor of rock n' roll, passed away Saturday at 90. Charle... Read More...

One of the Best Drummers of All Time Has Passed Away

Paul Resnikoff

February 19, 2017

He was the 'Funky Drummer' in James Brown's band, and one of the best drummers of all time. And even if you don't know Clyde Stubblefield by name, you probably know his most famous beat. Musical history has... Read More...

Hounded by Debts, Allman Brothers' Butch Trucks Commits Suicide

Hounded by Debt, Allman Brothers’ Butch Trucks May Have Commited Suicide

Daniel Sanchez

January 27, 2017

In a tragic turn of events, Allman Brothers’ Butch Trucks allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday in front of his wife. Butch Trucks, drummer and co-founder of the classic rock group Allman Brothers Band, die... Read More...

The Complicated Legacy of N.W.A Manager Jerry Heller (1940-2016)

Paul Resnikoff

September 3, 2016

Like rap music itself, the legacy of one of its biggest promoters, N.W.A manager Jerry Heller, is also steeped in controversy and debate. Calling Jerry Heller a 'pioneer' of rap is enough to draw intense con... Read More...

Breaking: Blue Öyster Cult Producer Sandy Pearlman Dies

Paul Resnikoff

July 26, 2016

Classic rock producer, manager, and intellectual Sandy Pearlman has passed away. Sandy Pearlman, who produced nearly every Blue Oyster Cult album, passed away on Tuesday at age 72. Beyond his production cho... Read More...

Elvis Presley’s Guitarist, Scotty Moore, Dies Aged 84

Charlotte Hassan

June 29, 2016

Elvis Presley’s guitarist has passed away at 84. According to reports, Scotty Moore was in ill-health leading up to his death. At present, no word on the actual cause of death. Moore was born in Tennessee,... Read More...

Prince Is Dead: Music Legend Passes at Age 57…

Paul Resnikoff

April 21, 2016

Prince Rogers Nelson is now dead, according to information confirmed by the singer's publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure. The legendary artist was 57. Local police were initially examining a death at Paisley Park... Read More...

Josh Greenberg Autopsy: ‘No Suicide’ Ruled In Grooveshark Founder’s Death

Paul Resnikoff

December 22, 2015

Despite incredibly suspicious circumstances, the death of Grooveshark co-founder Josh Greenberg has been ruled a 'no suicide' by coroners. The Josh Greenberg autopsy findings have now been officially released... Read More...

Allen Toussaint: 1938-2015

Paul Resnikoff

November 10, 2015

He practically died on-stage in Madrid, an appropriate ending to a rich, music-filled life. Allen Toussaint, a renowned and influential New Orleans r&b and soul legend, has passed away following a he... Read More...

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