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We remember fallen musicians, artists and other influential members of the music world.

In Memoriam | Pete Seeger 1919 - 2014
- By Scott Bernstein
- Jan 28, 2014
- 6:15 am PST
Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger passed away yesterday in NYC.
In Memoriam | Phil Everly 1939 - 2013
- By Scott Bernstein
- Jan 4, 2014
- 7:00 am PST
Phil Everly, one half of the ground-breaking singing duo The Everly Brothers, passed away on Friday.
In Memoriam | Guitarist Benjamin Curtis 1978 - 2013
- By Scott Bernstein
- Dec 31, 2013
- 10:10 am PST
We’re sad to pass on the news that Secret Machines / School of Seven Bells guitarist Benjamin Curtis has died after a battle with cancer.
In Memoriam | Larry McKinley - The Voice Of Jazz Fest
- By Scott Bernstein
- Dec 9, 2013
- 9:50 am PST
Minit Records co-founder and “The Voice Of Jazz Fest,” Larry McKinley, passed away yesterday.
Pearl Jam, Phish, MMJ, Mule And Crowes Offer Lou Reed Tributes
- By Scott Bernstein
- Oct 28, 2013
- 6:30 am PDT
Many bands honored the late Lou Reed at shows last night. We round up some of the performances.
In Memoriam | Lou Reed Dead At 71 | 1942 - 2013
- By Scott Bernstein
- Oct 27, 2013
- 10:30 am PDT
Legendary rocker Lou Reed passed away at age 71.
In Memoriam | Judge Murphy
- By Scott Bernstein
- Sep 15, 2013
- 4:00 pm PDT
Bay Area rock scene veteran Judge Murphy tragically passed away earlier today.
In Memoriam | Sid Bernstein 1918 - 2013
- By Scott Bernstein
- Aug 21, 2013
- 11:00 am PDT
The man who brought The Beatles to America has passed away.
String Cheese Incident and Anders, Phish And Mayer Among Acts Honoring Cale
- By Team JamBase
- Jul 28, 2013
- 11:00 am PDT
John Mayer, Phish and String Cheese Incident were among the bands who paid tribute to the late J.J. Cale last night.
In Memoriam | JJ Cale 1938 - 2013
- By Team JamBase
- Jul 27, 2013
- 7:15 am PDT
We’re sad to report that legendary performer / songwriter JJ Cale has suffered a fatal heart attack.
MICHAEL HOUSER | JAN 6, 1962 - AUG 10, 2002
- By Aaron Stein
- Aug 10, 2002
- 6:30 am PDT
Aaron Stein remembers Widespread Panic guitarist Michael Houser, who sadly died this week.

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