George McCorkle dies
Marshall Tucker Band founding member George McCorkle has died of cancer aged 60, having written the band's first hit 'Fire On The Mountain'.…
Obituaries
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Beverly Sills dies
Acclaimed opera soprano Beverly Sills has died of lung cancer aged 78, having also chaired major New York opera and arts institutions.…
Chow Chow singer dies
Chow Chow singer Thomas Iain Smith has died from a suspected heart attack after a party, aged 27, with a mini-album due on 30 July.…
Mariachi legend Antonio Aguilar dies aged 88
Mariachi singer Antonio Aguilar has died aged 88 after a long illness, having recorded over 150 albums and sold over 25 million records.…
Ra Ra Riot post plans for future following death of drummer John Pike
Ra Ra Riot have posted a message on MySpace about moving forward after the death of their drummer John Pike, who was found drowned in Rhode Island.…
The Band pianist dies
Canadian keyboardist Richard Bell, a former member of Janis Joplin's band and later keyboardist in The Band, has died in Toronto aged 62 after a long battle with cancer.…
Details of Delp's suicide emerge
Police reports reveal Boston singer Brad Delp died of carbon monoxide poisoning after sealing himself in a bathroom with charcoal grills, leaving notes for his fiancee Pamela Sullivan and family.…
Rising New York rapper murdered
New York rapper Stack Bundles, real name Rayquon Elliott, was shot dead outside his home, and Jim Jones has paid tribute.…
Soul singer Freddie Scott dies
Soul singer and songwriter Freddie Scott has died of undisclosed causes, possibly linked to a recent heart attack.…
Ra Ra Riot drummer dies
John Pike, drummer with US band Ra Ra Riot, has died after drowning in Buzzard's Bay, Massachusetts, following a party after a gig in Providence.…
Tony Thompson dies
Hi-Five singer Tony Thompson has died aged 31 from a suspected drugs overdose at his home in Waco, Texas, where he was found unconscious.…
Manics pay tribute to Richey
Manic Street Preachers paid tribute to former guitarist Richey Edwards at their recent Astoria show, with bassist Nicky Wire dedicating 'Faster' to him.…