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Singer-Guitarist Jeffrey Foskett of the Beach Boys Dies at 67

December 14, 2023

Singer-guitarist Jeffrey Foskett has died at age 67 after a long battle with thyroid cancer. He was instrumental in the Beach Boys revival in the ‘90s with Brian Wilson. Wilson confirmed the news on Facebook... Read More...

RIP Phil Quartararo — Longtime Industry Exec Passes Away At 67

Dylan Smith

November 24, 2023

Former Virgin Records America CEO and Warner Bros. Records president Phil Quartararo has passed away at the age of 67. The unfortunate news just recently came to light, including in a tribute message from T... Read More...

702 Member Irish Grinstead Passes Away, Aged 43

Ashley King

September 17, 2023

Irish Grinstead, a member of the '90s R&B girl group 702, has passed away, aged 43, following severe medical issues for which she took a leave of absence in December. Singer Irish Grinstead, a member of ... Read More...

‘Dream Weaver’ Singer Gary Wright Passed Away, Aged 80

Ashley King

September 4, 2023

Musician Gary Wright, best known for his hit single "Dream Weaver," has passed away at age 80. Musician and New Jersey native Gary Wright, best known for his hit singles "Dream Weaver" and "Love is Alive," h... Read More...

Jimmy Buffett, Legendary ‘Margaritaville’ Singer, Dies At 76

Raha Muhammad

September 2, 2023

Singer and businessman Jimmy Buffett passed away on the night of September 1st. Buffett is best known for his hit song ‘Margaritaville.’ Margaritaville spawned the branding empire that the industry now associ... Read More...

Ray ‘August 08’ Jacobs Passes Away, Aged 31

Ashley King

August 29, 2023

Singer-songwriter and producer Ray' August 08' Jacobs passes away, aged 31. Los Angeles-based musician Ray Jacobs, better known as singer-songwriter and producer August 08, has passed away on Tuesday at age ... Read More...

A&M Records Co-Founder Jerry Moss Passes Away, Aged 88

Ashley King

August 16, 2023

Music industry giant Jerry Moss, co-founder of independent label A&M Records, has passed away. He was 88. Jerry Moss, who, alongside Herb Alpert, founded A&M Records and created one of the country's ... Read More...

Timbaland & Magoo Rapper Melvin ‘Magoo’ Barcliff Dies at 50—Cause of Death Unknown

Ashley King

August 15, 2023

Rapper Melvin 'Magoo' Barcliff has passed away at age 50. The cause of death is unknown at this time. The wife of the rapper Meco Barcliff told The New York Times that the rapper had not been feeling well fo... Read More...

Clarence Avant, aka the ‘Black Godfather’ of Music, Passes Away at Age 92

Ashley King

August 14, 2023

Clarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, and label owner who helped launch the careers of artists like Quincy Jones and Bill Withers, has passed away aged 92. Clarence Avant, known as the "Black Godfather"... Read More...

‘Sugar Man’ Artist Rodriguez Passes Away at 81 — Fan Tributes Pour In

Dylan Smith

August 10, 2023

Sixto Rodriguez, the Detroit native whose story was told in Searching for Sugar Man, has passed away at the age of 81. The singer-songwriter’s official website confirmed the unfortunate news via a brief mess... Read More...

Songwriter Robbie Robertson of The Band Has Passed Away, Aged 80

Ashley King

August 10, 2023

Canadian songwriter and guitarist for the Band, Robbie Robertson, has passed away. He was 80. Manager Jared Levine confirmed that Robertson passed away after dealing with a long illness. Robertson's lyrics e... Read More...

‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dies at 58

Ashley King

August 8, 2023

'Cha Cha Slide' creator DJ Casper, a Chicago favorite, dies at 58 after battling cancer. DJ Casper, creator of the dance hit "Cha Cha Slide," which has played at celebrations and gymnasiums worldwide since t... Read More...

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Singer-Guitarist Jeffrey Foskett of the Beach Boys Dies at 67

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702 Member Irish Grinstead Passes Away, Aged 43

‘Dream Weaver’ Singer Gary Wright Passed Away, Aged 80

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Ray ‘August 08’ Jacobs Passes Away, Aged 31

A&M Records Co-Founder Jerry Moss Passes Away, Aged 88

Timbaland & Magoo Rapper Melvin ‘Magoo’ Barcliff Dies at 50—Cause of Death Unknown

Clarence Avant, aka the ‘Black Godfather’ of Music, Passes Away at Age 92

‘Sugar Man’ Artist Rodriguez Passes Away at 81 — Fan Tributes Pour In

Songwriter Robbie Robertson of The Band Has Passed Away, Aged 80

‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dies at 58