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X Japan bassist Heath dead at 55
The musician reportedly was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55 Spencer Kaufman
X Japan bassist Heath dead at 55
The musician reportedly was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55 Spencer Kaufman
Steve Riley, drummer for W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns, dead at 67
The rock veteran passed away after a severe battle with pneumonia. Steve Riley, Drummer for W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns, Dead at 67 Spencer Kaufman
Bernie Marsden, original Whitesnake guitarist, dead at 72
Marsden co-wrote a number of the band's songs with David Coverdale, including "Here I Go Again." Bernie Marsden, Original Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 72 Spencer Kaufman
Aaron Carter’s Cause of Death Revealed
The former child star accidentally drowned after inhaling difluoroethane and ingesting alprazolam. Aaron Carter’s Cause of Death Revealed Carys Anderson
John Regan, Bassist for Peter Frampton and Ace Frehley, Dead at 71
The bass player also appeared on recordings by Mick Jagger and David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Billy Idol, and David Lee Roth. John Regan, Bassist for Peter Frampton and Ace Frehley, Dead at 71 Spencer Kaufman
‘The Wire’ Star Lance Reddick Dead At 60, Twitter Is Stunned
Damn, not Lance Reddick. The post ‘The Wire’ Star Lance Reddick Dead At 60, Twitter Is Stunned appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
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...
