Posts tagged with Obituaries
Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band Co-Founder Dies, Aged 80
The legendary guitarist, who wrote a spate of his band’s classic songs such as ‘Ramblin’ Man’ and ‘Jessica’ died from cancer and pulmonary disease.
Chris Cross, Ultravox Bassist & Co-Founder, Dies Aged 71
The London-born musician also co-wrote the band's biggest hit 'Vienna' with Midge Ure.
Steve Harley, Cockney Rebel Frontman, Dies At 73
Best known for his band's smash hit 'Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)', Harley had been engaged in a battle with cancer.
Eric Carmen, Raspberries Frontman And ‘All By Myself’ Writer, Dies Aged 74
Eric Carmen, the frontman of 1970s pop-rock band Raspberries and solo artist responsible for hits including All by Myself has died aged 74
Karl Wallinger, World Party & The Waterboys Star, Dies Aged 66
The Welsh musician, famous for writing hits such as She's The One and Put The Message In The Box passed away on Sunday, 10 March.
Damo Suzuki, Former Can Vocalist, Dies Aged 74
Originally hailing from Japan, the pioneering vocalist fronted Can when their made early 70s classics such as 'Tago Mago' & 'Future Days'.
Wayne Kramer, Guitarist & Co-Founder Of MC5, Dies Aged 75
The legendary guitarist passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Melanie Safka, Woodstock Festival Star & Singer-Songwriter Dies Aged 76
The singer’s iconic Woodstock set also inspired her hit song ‘Lay Down (Candles In The Rain’)
Shangri-Las Lead Singer Mary Weiss Dies at 75
Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the beloved and hugely influential 60s girl group The Shangri-Las, has died aged 75.
Annie Nightingale, BBC Radio 1’s First Female DJ, Dies Aged 83
A tireless champion of new music, the pioneering broadcaster first joined the BBC in 1970 and also presented ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’
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