Birthdays & Obituaries

Celebrate the birthday of hardworking guitarist Warren Haynes today by listening to him lead a cover of Metallica with The Dead.

Honor late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain on the anniversary of his death with a look at five live covers of songs he penned for the influential band.

In celebration of Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready’s 50th birthday today, watch videos of him performing in various settings around Seattle.

Listen to a remixed recording of “Ramblin’ Man” on what would have been The Allman Brothers Band founding bassist Berry Oakley’s 68th birthday

We remember Richard Manual on what would have been his 73rd birthday today with a look back a show he played with his The Band mate Rick Danko in 1985.

Celebrate the life of late great soul vocalist and songwriter Marvin Gaye on what would be his birthday today with a look

For his 61st birthday today, here’s a Throwback Thursday look at AC/DC guitarist Angus Young’s soloing via a fan-made compilation.

Celebrate Eric Clapton’s birthday by watching a phenomenal performance from MSG in 2006 that featured Derek Trucks in EC’s band.

In honor of harmonica virtuoso and Blues Traveler frontman John Popper’s birthday today look back at time he sat-in with Phish in St. Louis in 1996.

Watch Elton John, his band, backing vocalists and a small orchestra present a smattering of early hits during a 1970 concert.

There’s sad news from the hip-hop world as A Tribe Called Quest founding member Phife Dawg has died.

Celebrate Aaron “Gene Ween” Freeman’s birthday by watching his emotional vocal delivery on Ween’s cover of “Purple Rain” by Prince at a 1994 show.

Watch Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh performing with his The Q lineup of Phil & Friends from back in 2000 in celebration of his 76th birthday today.

Dave Matthews has shared a note about the passing of the band’s longtime agent Chip Hooper.

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio shared a beautiful note about the passing of the band’s longtime agent Chip Hooper.

Chip Hooper, longtime agent for Phish and DMB, among many others, has been lovingly remembered by many of his music industry peers.