Poet, writer, band manager, musician and activist John Sinclair has died at age 82.
Acclaimed saxophonist, vocoder vocalist and producer Casey Benjamin has died at age 45.
To celebrate Aretha Franklin’s birthday, watch The Queen Of Soul step in for famed opera singer Luciano Pavarotti at the 1998 Grammys to give one of her most memorable performances.
Today marks what would have been rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s birthday, honor the late legend by streaming a Spotify Playlist featuring her performing live.
Phil Lesh’s playing, or lack thereof, during a Grateful Dead concert in 1968 caused an angry Jerry Garcia to push his bandmate down the stairs backstage at the Carousel Ballroom.
Moroccan oud player and percussionist Brahim Fribgane, who frequently performed with Club d’Elf, has died.
Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner has died at age 57.
One of Johnny Cash’s best-known songs was an important influence on a young Bob Dylan.
Can Vocalist Damo Suzuki Has Died - By Andy Kahn
- Feb 10, 2024
- 9:35 am PST
Can vocalist Damo Suzuki has died at age 74.
Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and Jack White were among the many musicians who paid tribute to MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer, who died at age 75.
Influential and pioneering bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett, best known for his work with Bob Marley & The Wailers, died on Saturday at age 77.
Revisit the first time the four original members of Umphrey’s McGee performed in public together.
Legendary musicians Etta James and Taj Mahal performed the lullabye-inspired “Mockingbird” during an appearance on the ‘Late Show With David Letterman.’
Revisit the recording of “Morning Dew” made by the pre-Allman Brothers Band group The 31st Of February.
Listen to an early recording of Janis Joplin singing in an atypically restrained style on song “So Sad To Be Alone.”
David Crosby was responsible for writing many memorable songs, but the talented singer-songwriter thought poorly of his first attempt.
Listen to “God Rest His Soul,” the song written by Gregg Allman in response to the tragic assassination of civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
A 1966 recording session for “Beck’s Bolero” featuring Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page was the inspiration behind one of the band name Led Zeppelin.