Birthdays & Obituaries

We’re sad to pass along the news that Frank Zappa’s wife Gail has died.

Watch the master guitarist’s interpretation of the Grateful Dead ballad as well as his most blissful originals.

For his 72nd birthday, watch the Grateful Dead drummer in action with Planet Drum at Woodstock ‘99.

For his birthday, watch videos of Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters performing in a variety of settings with an impressive array of musicians.

Watch Van Morrison perform 10 of his most beloved songs in honor of his 70th birthday.

Fifteen years ago today we lost bassist Allen Woody of Allman Brothers Band/Gov’t Mule fame.

We celebrate Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy’s birthday by sharing pro-shot footage of a complete Wilco show from The Sydney Opera House.

Friday marked 10 years since the electronic music pioneer passed away, watch a documentary on his life and clips from musicians demonstrating his impact on music.

In honor of Robert Plant’s birthday, watch the last Led Zeppelin performance in the U.K. for nearly 30 years.

We celebrate Jennifer Hartswick’s birthday by looking back at one of the nights the Trey Anastasio Band covered “Root Down” in 2003.

“I’ve got to go, but my friends can stick around” – the final words sung as lead singer by the Grateful Dead keyboardist.

Watch pro-shot footage of Joe Russo’s Almost Dead’s New Year’s Eve show with Phil Lesh in honor of the keyboardist’s birthday.

Watch a stirring 1971 performance from Cat Stevens on the occasion of the singer-songwriter’s birthday.

Watch footage of the master guitarist joining the band for much of their second set on January 26, 1993.