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Gilli Smyth RIP

Roughly a year and a half after the passing of Daevid Allen, another of the founders of Gong has left this planet. Singer Gilli Smyth, whose distinctive vocals earned the name "Space Whisper," has died at the age of 83.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-08-23)

Gary Parra RIP

Cover art Sadly, after a protracted battle with cancer, drummer and composer Gary Parra (Cartoon, PFS, Trap, Noisy Neighbor, and others) passed away on July 30th.  » Read more
(Posted by Peter Thelen 2016-08-02)

Roye Albrighton RIP

2016 continues to be a year that seems unusually packed with deaths of musicians. News has reached us of the passing at the age of 67 of long-time Nektar guitarist and singer Roye Albrighton.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-07-28)

Bernie Worrell RIP

One of the great definers of 20th Century music died Friday at the age of 72. Bernie Worrell's career spanned from the 60s to 2016, and while he is best known as the keyboard player of Parliament-Funkadelic, he lent his talents to a mind-bogglingly wide array of artists, including Talking Heads, Praxis, Fela Kuti, Keith Richards, Fred Schneider, Jack Bruce, Midday Veil, and other too numerous to list.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-06-25)

Dave Swarbrick RIP

Starting with the early days of Fairport Convention, Dave Swarbrick was one of the pioneers of folk-styled fiddle incorporated in settings influenced by rock music. Sad word reaches us that he has died aged 75 after long illness.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-06-03)

Keith Emerson RIP

Former ELP bandmate Carl Palmer announced today that Keith Emerson has died. The keyboard player who was one of the icons of progressive rock and one of the most-imitated innovators on his instrument(s) was 71.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-03-11)

George Martin RIP

Word reaches us today of the passing of one of the architects of modern recording. George Martin is best known as the producer who took a chance on a young band called The Beatles and helped shape them into one of the most influential bands in the history of rock music. His innovations in the studio and broad view of what could be done in popular music set the stage for nearly everything that happened in the second half of the 20th Century.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-03-09)

Piotr Grudziński RIP

Another sad passing in the world of music, this time guitarist Piotr Grudziński of Riverside. Details are sparse, but the band announced his passing on their website. He was 40 years old.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-02-21)

François Émond RIP

Word has reached us that one of the founding members of Miriodor has died. François Émond contributed greatly to the formative stages of the band, singing and playing a variety of instruments. He died on February 10, 2016.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-02-12)

Paul Kantner & Signe Anderson RIP

Paul Kantner, one of the founding members of 60s icons Jefferson Airplane, died on January 28, 2016 at the age of 74. On the same day, the band's original co-lead singer, Signe Anderson (later Ettlin), also died, also aged 74. That band's unique style was one of the defining factors in American psychedelic music, particularly the San Francisco version, and just recently was given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammy Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2016-01-29)

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