Artemios "Demis" Ventouris Roussos, who first came to attention as a member of the Greek rock band Aphrodite's Child, has died at the age of 68. After leaving the band, he went on to international success as a solo artist. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-01-26)
The sad news has reached us that Edgar Froese has died in Vienna. The 70 year old musician was a pioneer in electronic and space rock music, and a founding member of Tangerine Dream. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-01-23)
The sad news reaches us that Incredible String Band co-founder Clive Palmer passed away at age 71 on November 23, 2014. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-12-04)
Ian McLagan, keyboardist for the Faces / Small Faces passed away at age 69 in Austin, TX on Dec 3, 2014 from a stroke. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-12-04)
The sad news reaches us that legendary bassist Jack Bruce died on 25 October 2014 from liver disease in Suffolk, England, aged 71. His work, first with Cream, and then on numerous solo releases as well as guesting with other artists, had a significant impact on the role of the bass guitar in rock music. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-10-25)
Glenn Cornick, the original bassist in Jethro Tull, has passed away at his home in Hawaii. He was 67 years old, and had been in hospice care for some time. Cornick appeared on This Was, Stand Up, and Benefit, as well as parts of Living in the Past. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-08-30)
Bassist Charlie Haden, who helped change the shape of jazz more than a half-century ago as a member of Ornette Coleman's groundbreaking quartet and liberated the bass from its traditional rhythm section role, has died. He was 76. » Read more (Posted by Peter Thelen 2014-07-12)
If you are a baby boomer like me you cannot have avoided listening to Casey Kasem and his top 40 countdown. He was quite a knowledgeable man when it came to pop music. He and Dick Clark were icons of pop music. Casey has now passed away at age 82. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-06-16)
Another sad passing in the world of music. Word has reached us of the passing of our favorite bandage-wrapped musician and composer. Canadian original Jeff Plewman, best known as Nash the Slash, has died at the age of 66. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-05-14)
Noted Swiss surrealist painter H. R. Giger (designer of Alien and artist of ELP's Brain Salad Surgery cover) passed away on May 12, 2014. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-05-13)