Birthdays & Obituaries

Brent Mydland was born on this day in 1952 and we remember the Grateful Dead keyboardist by sharing a stellar montage.

Watch the late singer, who passed away 20 years ago today, in action with Blind Melon.

Watch an incredibly cute video of the famed singer-songwriter performing one of his biggest hits accompanied by a youngster.

We celebrate what would’ve been John Lennon’s 75th birthday by remembering the night John met Jerry.

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.