Bassist Oteil Burbridge has posted a wise and beautiful essay about what he learned from Col. Bruce and the way Hampton died.
Dave Hunter, who created posters for a who’s who of rock acts, died after a fierce battle with brain cancer.
Mike Gordon Remembers Col. Bruce Hampton - By Scott Bernstein
- May 5, 2017
- 6:50 am PDT
Bassist/filmmaker Mike Gordon penned a remembrance of his friend and collaborator Col. Bruce Hampton.
Former tour manager Tony Hume shares a eulogy for his friend and mentor Col. Bruce Hampton.
Bassist Oteil Burbridge shares thoughts on the passing of one of his mentors, Col. Bruce Hampton.
The jam scene has taken a huge loss as Col. Bruce Hampton died after passing out on stage at a concert in honor of his 70th birthday.
Filmmaker Jonathan Demme 1944 - 2017 - By Scott Bernstein
- Apr 26, 2017
- 8:50 am PDT
‘Stop Making Sense’ director Jonathan Demme has died at age 73.
Renowned guitarist Allan Holdsworth has died at the age of 70.
J. Geils, one of Boston’s most beloved musicians, was found dead at his home today.
Legendary Rocker Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017 - By Scott Bernstein
- Mar 18, 2017
- 3:45 pm PDT
One of rock’s most influential musicians, Chuck Berry, has died at age 90.
Harmonica Legend James Cotton 1935 - 2017 - By Scott Bernstein
- Mar 16, 2017
- 2:03 pm PDT
One of the world’s greatest harmonica players and blues musicians, James Cotton, has died at age 81.
Larry Coryell, known as the “Godfather Of Fusion,” died of natural causes on Sunday.
Legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield has died at the age of 73.
Prog-Rocker John Wetton 1949 - 2017 - By Scott Bernstein
- Jan 31, 2017
- 6:30 am PST
Founding member of Asia and one-time King Crimson, Roxy Music and UK vocalist, bassist and songwriter John Wetton has died.
We’re sad to pass along the report legendary drummer Butch Trucks of The Allman Brothers Band has died.
Jaki Liebezeit, the founding drummer of seminal krautrock band Can, has died at the age of 78.
William Onyeabor 1946 - 2017 - By Andy Kahn
- Jan 18, 2017
- 11:48 am PST
Innovative Nigerian dance music pioneer William Onyeabor has died at the age of 70.
Remember the lives of 24 musicians who passed away this year through the remarkable music they left behind.