Former !!! drummer Gius dead
Former !!! drummer and founding member Anthony Mikel Gius died in a cycling accident in December, and guitarist Mario Andreoni has paid tribute.…
Obituaries
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Macca on the loss of Lennon
Paul McCartney tells Radio 2's Steve Wright that John Lennon's murder still haunts him, while celebrating their friendship from childhood.…
John Lennon remembered
Yoko Ono joined fans at New York's Strawberry Fields for the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's death, while a tribute concert at Abbey Road was broadcast on BBC Radio 2.…
Noel Gallagher praises George Best
Oasis's Noel Gallagher has paid tribute to the late Manchester United footballer George Best, describing him as transcending football.…
Shadows drummer dies
Tony Meehan, the original drummer with The Shadows, has died aged 62 from head injuries sustained in a fall at his home.…
George Best tribute song to get a release
Don Fardon has re-recorded his 1970 song Belfast Boy as a tribute to George Best, with proceeds going to a permanent memorial.…
Chris Whitley dies
Singer Chris Whitley has died of lung cancer aged 45, five weeks after his diagnosis, with his labels Cooking Vinyl and Messenger Records paying tribute.…
Bono at Mowlam tribute
Bono spoke at a London tribute to late former cabinet minister Mo Mowlam at the Drury Lane Theatre, where Tony Blair sent a video message and Lulu performed.…
Guitarist Link Wray dies
Guitarist Link Wray, credited with inventing the power chord, has died aged 76, and a private funeral took place on 18 November after his death in early November.…
Shonen Knife's Nishiura dies
Mana 'China' Nishiura, former Shonen Knife drummer, was killed in a car crash while touring the US with DMBQ, with four other band members hospitalised.…
Wallace criticises rap world in Biggie memoir
The Notorious BIG's mother Voletta Wallace has published a memoir criticising hip hop figures and questioning his murder, and contributes to a Bad Boy duets album.…
Bayside drummer killed in road crash
Bayside drummer John 'Beatz' Holohan has died after the band's tour bus overturned near Cheyenne, Wyoming, en route to a Salt Lake City gig.…