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.
Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was one of many influential musicians who passed away in 2016.
George Michael 1963 - 2016 - By Andy Kahn
- Dec 26, 2016
- 7:18 am PST
Acclaimed pop singer-songwriter George Michael has died at the age of 53.
Prog-Rock Legend Greg Lake 1947 - 2016 - By Scott Bernstein
- Dec 8, 2016
- 6:23 am PST
We’re sad to report King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer co-founder Greg Lake has lost his battle with cancer.
Sharon Jones 1956 - 2016 - By Scott Bernstein
- Nov 18, 2016
- 6:15 pm PST
We’re sad to report that soul singer Sharon Jones has lost her heroic battle against pancreatic cancer.
Leon Russell 1942 - 2016 - By Andy Kahn
- Nov 13, 2016
- 7:45 am PST
Renowned musician Leon Russell has passed away at the age of 74.
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