Saxophonist Butera dies
Saxophonist Sam Butera, who played with Louis Prima and others, has died aged 81 in Las Vegas after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.…
Obituaries
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'Queen Of Blues' Taylor dies
Blues singer Koko Taylor has died aged eighty in Chicago, best known for her hit Wang Dang Doodle and her many awards.…
Producer Jonny Dollar dies
Producer Jonny Dollar has died aged 45 after suffering from cancer, having worked on Massive Attack's 'Blue Lines' and Gabrielle's 'Rise'.…
Japanese lyricist Ishimoto dies
Japanese lyricist Miyuki Ishimoto has died aged 85 after heart failure, having written around 4000 songs over six decades.…
Former Wilco man dies
Jay Bennett, a former Wilco member who had recently sued Jeff Tweedy over royalties, has died aged 45 at his Illinois home, with an autopsy ordered.…
Former Billboard man dies
William D Littleford, former Billboard chairman and CEO, has died aged 94 at his home in Princeton, New Jersey.…
Jigsaw's Clive Scott dies
Clive Scott, keyboardist and co-writer with Jigsaw and later a producer for other artists, has died at 64 after a stroke following brain surgery.…
Aaron Schroeder dies
Songwriter and producer Aaron Schroeder, who wrote seventeen Elvis Presley recordings including 'It's Now Or Never', has died aged 83 of Alzheimer's disease.…
Guitarist Bruton dies
Guitarist Stephen Bruton, who worked with Bonnie Raitt and Kris Kristofferson, has died aged 60 from throat cancer.…
Industry veteran Lüftner dies
Former Arista Records boss and BMG co-chairman Egmont 'Monti' Lüftner has died aged 77 after being hit by a truck at a Munich recycling depot.…
Viola Wills dies
US disco singer Viola Wills has died at 69 after suffering cancer, having had a string of dance hits after moving to London.…
Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist dies
Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Ean Evans has died aged 48 after a battle with cancer, having joined the band in 2001.…