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Dark Angel Guitarist Jim Durkin Dead at 58
The metal veteran founded the thrash band in 1981 and was still an active member at the time of his death. Dark Angel Guitarist Jim Durkin Dead at 58 Spencer Kaufman
Ben Kweller and Wife Liz Share Obituary for 16-Year-Old Son Dorian Zev
The aspiring musician died last month in a car accident. Ben Kweller and Wife Liz Share Obituary for 16-Year-Old Son Dorian Zev Consequence Staff
Ray Cordeiro, World’s Most Tenured DJ, Has Passed Away at 98
Ray Cordeiro, whose storied career as a DJ spanned seven decades, has passed away at the age of 98, Variety reports. Cordeiro died over the weekend at Hong Kong’s CUHK Medical Centre, with family by his side. He was reportedly sent off with grace to the sound of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Cordeiro wasn’t immediately aware of his calling as a DJ and radio personality. But during his studies in London, the opportunity of a lifetime arose when he was presented with the opportunity to interview The Beatles. Cordeiro didn’t even have time to prep—nor did he arrive with his own recorder—but the event of that day awakened something in him that would shift his life’s path forever. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Back in Hong Kong...
Sebastian Marino, Former Guitarist for Overkill and Anvil, Dead at 57
Sebastian Marino, who played guitar in the bands Overkill and Anvil, died at the age of 57 in the early morning of January 1st after being rushed to a hospital while working a sound job at a New Year’s Eve event in Florida. Marino was a member of Canadian metal heroes Anvil from 1989 through 1995, appearing on their 1991 album Worth the Weight. Upon learning of Marino’s passing, Anvil singer-guitarist Steve “Lips” Kudlow wrote, “Condolences to my friend Sebastian Marino’s family and friends. Seby was a dear friend and I will miss him profoundly!! Worth the Weight was an extremely special Anvil album and it will keep Seby alive through our history forever! RIP SEBASTIAN MARINO.” The guitarist joined New Jersey thrash legends Overkill in late 1995, and remained with the band until 1999. He p...
Electronic Music Community Mourns Death of Faithless’ Maxi Jazz
The electronic music community is mourning the death of Maxi Jazz of Faithless, who passed away at the age of 65 on the night of December 23rd. In a statement shared by the verified Faithless Facebook account, the electronic band announced the passing of Jazz, its lead vocalist. A subsequent tweet confirmed the British singer-songwriter, DJ and producer died in his sleep due to natural causes. “We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died last night,” reads Faithless’ statement. “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and message to our music. He was also a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible.” Jazz had been a member of Faithless since the group’s ince...
DJ Dies Following Performance at Thailand’s Wonderfruit Festival: Report
A DJ has died after performing at Thailand’s Wonderfruit Festival, Coconuts Bangkok reports. Guillaume Wyss, a Bangkok-based DJ better known as Boogie G, was found unresponsive on the Wonderfruit Festival grounds on the morning of December 16th. He had performed a DJ set at the event early Friday morning from midnight to 2am. Medics arrived in an attempt to resuscitate Wyss, but reportedly failed to do so before taking him to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. “We’re devastated by the loss of our husband, father, son, brother and friend Guillaume Wyss aka Boogie G,” the DJ’s wife, Pich Wyss, wrote in a Facebook post. “He was loved and he loved you all.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Author...
Moog Synthesizer Co-Inventor and Educator, Herb Deutsch, Dead at 90
Herb Deutsch, the co-inventor of the revolutionary Moog synthesizer, has died at the age of 90. Deutsch was a seminal figure in music technology during the ’60s and ’70s. In 1964, he teamed up with Bob Moog to develop what eventually evolved into the first-ever Moog synthesizer. Deutsch’s work in the project was primarily on the keyboard interface’s design. The goal for the Moog was to be a “small and affordable music synthesizer” that wouldn’t limit its accessibility for those who wish to create with it because of a hefty price tag. “People have accused me of modesty, but actually I think that someone else would have been int he same place and gotten to a similar point within a short time,” Deutsche said in an early-aughts interview wi...
Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood Pen Tributes to Christine McVie: “See You On the Other Side”
Musicians and fans are mourning Christine McVie, the legendary vocalist and “songbird” of Fleetwood Mac, who died November 30th at the age of 79. McVie, who joined Fleetwood Mac in 1971, “passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness. She was in the company of her family,” read a statement. “There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie,” Fleetwood Mac added in a separate statement. “She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we h...
Electronic Music Pioneer Don Lewis Passes Away at 81
Don Lewis, one of electronic music’s most brilliant minds, has passed away at the age of 81. Lewis invented the “Live Electronic Orchestra” (LEO), a ’70s era invention that predates the creation of MIDI and was forward-thinking for its time. He was also instrumental in creating synth “voices” for some of the most impactful analog instruments of an artistic generation, and has consulted for the world’s top synth brands. Lewis was a key developer on Roland’s seminal TR-808 drum machine, an invention that changed the trajectory of contemporary music. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Lewis actually began his career from an unlikely place, as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist in the Air Force. After his time serving, he immersed himsel...
19-Year-Old Woman Dies After Collapsing at Scotland’s Terminal V Festival: Report
Maya Nager, 19, has died after collapsing at Scotland’s Terminal V electronic music festival, Edinburgh Live reports. Nager’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but local reports state she “ingested a substance” hours before the event. She eventually collapsed on the festival’s grounds and was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. Nager was pronounced dead on Monday morning. Authorities have now launched an investigation into her death. Maya Nager, 19, reportedly died after collapsing at Scotland’s Terminal V electronic music festival. Edinburgh Live/Alex Lawrie Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “We were made aware of a 19-year-old woman taking unwell at an event in the Ingliston area of Edinburgh, ...
Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot Dead at 28: Report
Chart-topping rapper Takeoff, of the hip-hop trio Migos, was shot and killed overnight at a Houston bowling alley, The Associated Press reports. He was 28. A representative of the group confirmed the artist’s death. Police responded to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling shortly after 2:30am before finding one man with a “gunshot wound to the head or neck,” according to local reports. Investigators said they discovered multiple shell casings on the third level outside the bowling and pool hall. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were injured and taken to nearby hospitals. Security guards who were in the area “heard the shooting but did not see who did it,” per the AP. No arrests have been announced at the time of writin...
Jamie Roy’s “Organ Belta” Tops Beatport’s House Charts Following DJ’s Tragic Death
Beloved Scottish DJ, dance music producer and Ibiza regular Jamie Roy tragically passed away last week, but his music continues to live on. In the wake of his death, Roy’s friends, label mates and fans launched a campaign to push his track, “Organ Belta,” up the Beatport charts. The song, which was released through Patrick Topping‘s Trick label in September 2021, ultimately topped the site’s House charts. All of the money earned from Beatport will benefit Roy’s family, according to a statement from Trick. Roy was a regular in the Ibiza music scene as well as Glasgow’s underground house and techno circuit. During his time on the White Isle, Roy held down a residency for Ibiza Rocks and played at Amnesia, DC-10, Pacha and Ushuaïa, among other ic...
