News comes to us today of the passing of a prominent figure in progressive rock from Argentina. Drummer Héctor "Daddy" Antogno of Argentine pioneers Ave Rock has left us. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-05-13)
Another sad passing in the world of music: one of Spain's greatest guitarists has died. In addition to being a pivotal figure in the revived popularity of flamenco music, Paco de Lucía was known around the world for work with musicians outside flamenco, most notably John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, and Larry Coryell. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-02-26)
The sad news has come to us that Francesco di Giacomo, lead singer of the classic Italian band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, died today, 21 February, 2014, in an automobile accident in the Zagarolo area of Rome. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-02-21)
Steven Fromholz, a Texas-based singer-songwriter who had worked with Stephen Stills and Michael Nesmith, died on Jan. 19 as a result of a hunting accident. He was 68. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-01-22)
Another passing in the world of boundary-pushing jazz... The pioneering woodwind player and composer Yusef Lateef died December 23, 2013 at the age of 93. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-01-05)
I somehow missed this bit of news last month, but legendary drummer Ronald Shannon Jackson left us on October 19, 2013 at the age of 73. In addition to his prominence in the free jazz arena, he was known for adding a muscular drive to fusion recordings of the wilder variety. He died of leukemia. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-11-22)
Legendary Blues guitarist Pete Haycock passed away on Wednesday October 30th. Pete was most famous for his time in The Climax Blues Band; especially for his self-penned massive worldwide hit "Couldn’t Get It Right." » Read more (Posted by Peter Thelen 2013-11-02)
Notable rock artist Lou Reed, who straddled the worlds of mainstream and avant-garde art, has died at the age of 71. He had undergone a liver transplant earlier this year, but his liver disease proved untreatable in the end. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-10-27)
It was with shock and disbelief that I received a phone call on Friday night, September 20th, 2013 that Philly native, drummer and composer, Glenn Leonard had passed away earlier that day due to complications from a recent medical procedure. » Read more (Posted by Jeff Melton 2013-09-22)