Thievery Corporation singer Pam Bricker dies
Pam Bricker, longtime vocalist with Thievery Corporation, has died, according to a statement from the production duo, which pays tribute to her voice and professionalism.…
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The Searchers drummer Chris Curtis dies aged 63
Chris Curtis, the original drummer of The Searchers, has died aged 63 after a long illness, having been with the band from 1960 to 1966.…
Edward Patten of The Pips dies
Edward Patten, a member of Gladys Knight & The Pips and a founder of Crew Records, has died after suffering a stroke, his cousin William Guest has confirmed.…
Hunter S Thompson found dead at Colorado home
American counterculture writer Hunter S Thompson, best known for 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', was found dead at his Colorado home, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.…
Doobie Brothers drummer dies
Doobie Brothers drummer Keith Knudsen has died of pneumonia aged 56, with founder Tom Johnston saying the band will miss him.…
Manics mark tenth anniversary of Richey Edwards's disappearance
The Manic Street Preachers have marked ten years since Richey Edwards disappeared, privately with his family, with the band still paying his royalty share into a special account.…
Traffic founder Jim Capaldi dies aged 60
Traffic co-founder Jim Capaldi has died of stomach cancer aged 60, with his longtime manager paying tribute to his legacy.…
Guitarist dies
Jimmy Griffin, former Bread guitarist and Academy Award-winning songwriter, has died of cancer aged 61.…
Airplane drummer dies
Spencer Dryden, former Jefferson Airplane drummer, has died after losing his battle with cancer; he played on 'White Rabbit' and 'Somebody To Love'.…
Former Doors manager Danny Sugerman dies aged 50
Former Doors manager Danny Sugerman has died aged 50 after a long struggle with lung cancer, having later overseen the band's archives.…
Pete Waterman's son Paul dies
Pete Waterman has confirmed that his 33-year-old son Paul, who worked for PWL, has died after an unspecified serious illness.…
Ramone statue to be unveiled in LA
A statue of Johnny Ramone playing his Mosrite guitar will be unveiled at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in LA on 14 January, with his widow Linda present.…