Famed multi-instrumentalist and composer Lindsay Cooper, formerly of Henry Cow and other bands, lost her battle with MS, passing away at the age of 62. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-09-20)
Another sad passing in the world of music. Iconic jazz/funk/pop keyboardist George Duke has died from chronic lymphocytic leukemia at the age of 67. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-08-12)
The iconic keyboard player for the Doors has died at the age of 74. After a lengthy battle, cancer took him in Germany. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-05-21)
Another sad passing in the world of music. Eccentric American singer-songwriter Scott Miller, who led the bands Game Theory and later The Loud Family, passed away on April 15. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-04-19)
We were greatly saddened to learn of the March 7 death of English guitarist Peter Banks, one of the founding members of Yes and an inspiration to many musicians who followed. He was still working up until the time of his passing, and he will be sorely missed. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-03-25)
December 5, 2012 saw the passing of a musical legend. Pianist/composer Dave Brubeck died at the age of 91. He will be forever remembered as the man who introduced 5/4 time to the world of jazz. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2012-12-07)
We were sad last week to learn of the death of Swedish keyboardist and composer Bo Hansson, well-known in the prog community for several classic albums he released in the 70s. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2010-05-01)
Take a moment of silence for guitarist / songwriter / singer Randy California, founding member of Spirit, who drowned just moments after saving his 12 year old son from being carried away by a riptide on the island of Molokai on Thursday January 2nd. » Read more (Posted by Peter Thelen 1997-02-01)