Posts tagged with Obituaries
Les McCann, Jazz Pianist, Vocalist And Composer, Dies At 88
Best known for his 1969 protest song ‘Compared To What’, the musician also discovered Roberta Flack and was sampled by Notorious B.I.G.
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet, Writer & Activist, Dies Aged 65
The versatile and widely-acclaimed artist also appeared in the hugely-popular BBC drama series ‘Peaky Blinders’ between 2013 and 2022.
Denny Laine, Key Former Member Of The Moody Blues & Wings, Dies Aged 79
The Birmingham-born musician sang lead on the Moody Blues' classic hit 'Go Now' and co-wrote 'Mull Of Kintyre' with Paul McCartney.
Shane MacGowan: The Pogues Singer Dies Aged 65
Shane MacGowan of The Pogues has died aged 65, following ill-health and a recent hospital stay after being diagnosed with encephalitis.
Geordie Walker, Killing Joke Guitarist, Dies Aged 64
The influential guitarist passed away after suffering a stroke early on the morning of 26 November.
Mars Williams, The Psychedelic Furs’ Saxophonist, Dies Aged 68
The musician - who also performed with The Waitresses, Billy Idol and many more - died from a rare form of cancer.
Seymour Stein, Music Exec Who Signed Madonna, Ramones & Seal Dies At 80
The legendary Sire Records founder also signed Pretenders, Talking Heads, The Cure and many, many more
Darryl Hunt, Bassist With The Pogues, Dies Aged 72
Hunt took over from original Pogues bassist Cait O'Riordan in 1986 and co-wrote some of their best-loved songs including Love You Till The End.
Tributes Roll In For Olivia Newton-John Following The ‘Grease’ Star’s Death
John Travolta and Kylie Minogue led the tributes to the much-loved, chart-topping Australian singer
Mo Ostin, Legendary Warner Bros Records Executive, Dies At 95
Ostin signed and/or worked with stellar artists including Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, R.E.M., Randy Newman and many more.
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