In Remembrance
Rick Davies (1944–2025): Supertramp’s Wurlitzer Heartbeat, Gone at 81
Rick Davies, co-founder, vocalist, keyboardist, and steady hand behind Supertramp’s piano-driven sound, died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home on Long Island after a more than decade-long battle with multiple myeloma. He was 81. The band announced his passing and praised his warmth, resilience, and the “unmistakable touch on the Wurlitzer” that became the…
Read MoreBrent Hinds: Remembering the Mastodon Co-Founder After His Tragic Death
Brent Hinds, the influential guitarist, singer, and co-founder of Mastodon, died following a motorcycle crash in Atlanta on August 20, 2025. He was 51. Police say Hinds’ Harley-Davidson collided with a BMW SUV that failed to yield while turning left at the intersection of Memorial Drive SE and Boulevard SE. The Fulton County Medical Examiner…
Read MoreBrian Wilson Laid to Rest: Beach Boys Legend’s Final Farewell
Brian Wilson was laid to rest on Aug. 6, 2025, a little over three weeks since his passing on June 11, 2025. The private ceremony marked the end of an era for music fans worldwide who had been touched by the Beach Boys co-founder’s revolutionary contributions to American popular music. Family, friends and loved ones…
Read MoreOzzy’s Funeral in Photos
Tens of thousands of fans gathered in Birmingham, England on Wednesday afternoon to pay their final respects to Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman who died on July 22 at age 76. The public funeral procession began at approximately 1:00 PM BST as the hearse carrying Osbourne’s coffin traveled down Broad Street in the…
Read MoreSpinal Tap Keyboardist, David Kaff, Dies at 79
Recently, the music world bid farewell to David Kaff, a versatile musician and actor most renowned for his role as Viv Savage, the keyboardist in the seminal 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. Kaff passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 11, 2025, at the age of 79, as confirmed by a statement from…
Read MoreHuge New David Bowie Box Set Contains His Final Years
David Bowie’s legacy and his final years in music are being lavishly celebrated in the form of a comprehensive box set titled I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002-2016). This set serves as the sixth installment in a series of posthumous releases that commemorate various phases of Bowie’s career, with this edition focusing on his work…
Read MoreLynyrd Skynyrd Honors Gary Rossington’s Final Wish
The enduring legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd is marked by its resilience in the face of adversity and a commitment to honoring the wishes of its late founding guitarist, Gary Rossington. Despite the lack of original members, the band continues to tour and produce music, driven by Rossington’s desire for the band’s legacy to outlive him.…
Read MoreBrian Wilson’s Cause of Death is Revealed
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson’s death has been a profound loss to the music world. On June 11, 2025, the influential musician passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of the California sound. His cause of death, revealed two weeks later and sourced from his death certificate, was…
Read MoreLalo Schifrin, Composer of The Classic ‘Mission: Impossible’ Theme Song, Dead at 93
Lalo Schifrin, the renowned composer who made significant contributions to film and television music, passed away at the age of 93. Schifrin, best known for his iconic “Mission: Impossible” theme, left behind a legacy of over 100 scores for various projects, with his work encapsulating a mix of jazz, tango, and classical elements. Born in…
Read MoreBobby Sherman, Teen Idol of Late ’60s & Early ’70s Dies at 81
Bobby Sherman, the quintessential teen idol and bubblegum pop sensation of the 1960s and ’70s, passed away at the age of 81, following a battle with cancer. Sherman was widely recognized for his charm and engaging persona that adorned the covers of innumerable magazines aimed at the teenage demographic. Beginning his climb to stardom on…
Read MoreMick Jagger Sings French Creole Song, A Tribute to Zydeco Clifton Chenier
The Rolling Stones have once again demonstrated their musical versatility by delving into the rich and rhythmed world of zydeco with a rendition of Clifton Chenier’s classic, “Zydeco Sont Pas Salés.” This venture marks their first studio recording since their 2023 album, Hackneyed Diamonds. The tribute, titled A Tribute to the King of Zydeco, features…
Read MoreBad Company Guitarist Mick Ralphs Dies at 81
Mick Ralphs, a distinguished guitarist and songwriter, was at the heart of two of Britain’s seminal rock bands, Bad Company and Mott the Hoople. He passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy etched with classic rock anthems that have resonated with fans worldwide. Ralphs’ musical journey was marked by his remarkable…
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