Former Soho Records manager dies
Mary Finlay, who ran the Soho Records chain of London shops in the 1960s and later founded Casa Cassettes in Glasgow, has died.…
Obituaries
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Former Basca chairman dies
David Ferguson, former chairman of Basca, has died of cancer. He created the European Composer And Songwriter Alliance during his tenure.…
Allen Klein dies
Controversial manager Allen Klein, who managed The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, has died aged 77 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.…
Jacko obituary
Michael Jackson has died aged 50 after a cardiac arrest at his LA home, having risen from The Jackson Five to become a global pop superstar.…
Sky Saxon dies
Sky Saxon, lead singer of sixties rock band The Seeds, has died in Austin, Texas, from as yet undetermined causes, aged around 63.…
Tim Krekel dies
Singer-songwriter Tim Krekel has died aged 58 after health problems following cancer surgery, having released eight albums and written songs recorded by others.…
Andy Hughes dies
Producer and DJ Andy Hughes, best known for his work with The Orb, has died aged 43 following a short illness.…
Steven Wells dies
Former NME journalist Steven Wells has died of lymphatic cancer, according to the Philadelphia Weekly, after chronicling his treatment for the magazine.…
Techno musician Loveday dies
Rave producer Ian Loveday, known as Eon, has died from complications of pneumonia, having been an influential figure in early techno and breakbeat.…
Sarod musician Ali Akbar Kahn dies
Sarod virtuoso Ali Akbar Khan has died aged 87 at his California home, having been named a living national treasure of India in 1989.…
Ventures man Bogle dies
Bob Bogle, co-founder of The Ventures, has died aged 75 after suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with bandmate Don Wilson paying tribute.…
Songwriter Rankin dies
Singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin has died aged 69 in Los Angeles after suffering from lung cancer, having written songs for other artists and recorded a version of The Beatles' 'Blackbird'.…