Obituaries

Tito Jackson, founding member, singer, and guitarist of the Jackson 5, has passed away at the age of 70. Tito Jackson, a founding member of The Jackson 5 alongside his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and ... Read More...

Jack Russell, co-founder and lead vocalist of glam rock band Great White, has passed away at age 63. Glam rock band Great White’s co-founder and lead vocalist, Jack Russell, passed away on Thursday (August 1... Read More...

Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, the last of the original legendary Motown group, The Four Tops, has passed away. He was 88. Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the much beloved Motown group The Fou... Read More...

Rob Stone, Co-Founder of music marketing Cornerstone Agency and the magazine the Fader, died on Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 55. “It is with a heavy heart and sadness we share the news of the pa... Read More...

French singer and pop icon Françoise Hardy has passed away at age 80. Thomas Dutronc, her son, confirmed the death on social media with a photo of himself as a child with Françoise holding him. Hardy began h... Read More...

Reggaeton power-player Dr. Velásquez, who worked with artists like J Balvin, Maluma, Reykon, and Blessd, was assassinated in his home in Medellín. Colombian artist manager and singer Dr. Velásquez, was found... Read More...

Amy Winslow, radio executive and artist manager who worked with Guided by Voices, Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, and others, has passed away aged 59. Radio executive and longtime artist manager Amy Winslow, who work... Read More...