In Remembrance
Influential L.A. Radio DJ, “Jed the Fish”, Dies at 69
Jed “The Fish” Gould, a celebrated and eccentric radio DJ, profoundly influenced the musical landscape of Los Angeles and beyond, died on April 14, 2025. He was 69; the cause…
Read MoreReggae Great, Max Romeo Dead at 80
Max Romeo, a globally recognized icon of reggae music, passed away at the age of 80 on April 11, due to heart complications. Born Maxwell Livingston Smith in Jamaica, Romeo…
Read MoreOne to One: John & Yoko Documentary
The recently released documentary “One to One: John & Yoko,” directed by Kevin Macdonald, offers a captivating exploration of an intense 18-month period in the lives of John Lennon and…
Read MoreClem Burke, Drummer for Blondie, Dies Aged 70
Clem Burke, the renowned drummer of the iconic band Blondie, passed away on April 6th, 2025, at the age of 70, following a private battle with cancer. Founding members Debbie…
Read MoreBruce Springsteen Pays Tribute to Joe DePugh, Inspiration for “Glory Days”
In a heartfelt tribute to Joe DePugh, Bruce Springsteen commemorated his longtime friend and the man who inspired the song “Glory Days.” The song itself paints the picture of DePugh’s…
Read More‘Top Gun’ and ‘The Doors’ Actor Val Kilmer, Dies Aged 65
Val Kilmer, the actor renowned for his roles in Top Gun as Iceman and as the iconic superhero in Batman Forever, passed away at the age of 65. Kilmer’s death…
Read MoreFounding Member of The Standells, Larry Tamblyn, Dies Aged 82
The music world mourns the loss of Larry Tamblyn, the co-founder and keyboardist of the Los Angeles-based garage rock band The Standells, who passed away at the age of 82.…
Read MoreMarty Callner, Iconic Music Video Director, Dies Aged 78
Marty Callner, an iconic director renowned for his contributions to music videos, stand-up specials, and concert films, passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind an indelible mark on…
Read MoreYoungbloods Frontman, Jesse Colin Young, Dies Aged 83
Jesse Colin Young, the celebrated leader of the 60s band The Youngbloods, has left an indelible mark on music history with his era-defining songs such as “Get Together” and “Grizzly…
Read MoreRoberta Flack’s Celebration of Life Boasts an All Star Lineup
On March 10, 2025, a heartfelt and vibrant “Celebration of Life” memorial was held in honor of the Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack, who passed away last month at…
Read MoreBrian James, Founding Guitarist of the Damned, Dies Aged 70
Brian James, the renowned guitarist of the Damned and a pivotal figure in the punk rock movement, has passed away at the age of 70. James was born in London…
Read MoreGodfather of Neo-Soul, Roy Ayers, Dies Aged 84
Roy Ayers, a multifaceted artist renowned as a vibraphonist, composer, and a trailblazer in the jazz-funk genre, has passed away at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness, as…
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