Shane MacGowan, Lead Singer of The Pogues and a Laureate of Booze and Beauty, Dies at Age 65

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Photo: Shane MacGowan | By Jill Lawless and Dave Bryan, Associated Press (AP) | Shane MacGowan, the boozy,... Read More → Shane MacGowan, Lead Singer of The Pogues and a Laureate of Booze and Beauty, Dies at Age 65

David Booker Passes – Fought A Long Time to Stay With His Friends, Fans, & Family

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This just in: There will be a Memoriam for David at the Mercury Café in Denver THIS Sunday, December 3rd.... Read More → David Booker Passes – Fought A Long Time to Stay With His Friends, Fans, & Family

Bob Herrera, DJ of Power Surge & Sound Engineer for KCRT Radio, Passes in Trinidad

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Robert “Bob” Herrera passed on November 27th in Trinidad. Bob was a DJ who created the Power Surge Show... Read More → Bob Herrera, DJ of Power Surge & Sound Engineer for KCRT Radio, Passes in Trinidad

‘Mr. Big Stuff’ Singer Jean Knight Dies // George ‘Funky’ Brown of Kool & the Gang Dies 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Photo: Jean Knight | By Sara Cline, AP | Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit... Read More → ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ Singer Jean Knight Dies // George ‘Funky’ Brown of Kool & the Gang Dies 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Long Time Denver Chanteuse Miss Fredi of Fredi and the Soul Shakers Passes Unexpectedly // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Photo: Miss Fredi | From Karen Gerdine: This writing comes with heavy heart, as it is never easy sharing the... Read More → Long Time Denver Chanteuse Miss Fredi of Fredi and the Soul Shakers Passes Unexpectedly // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Hiroshi Morie, a/k/a Heath, Bassist for Heavy Metal Band X Japan // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Photo: Heath | Hiroshi Morie (January 22, 1968 – October 2023), known exclusively by his stage name Heath,... Read More → Hiroshi Morie, a/k/a Heath, Bassist for Heavy Metal Band X Japan // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Steve Riley, Drummer for Keel, W.A.S.P., L.A. Guns, Dies From Pneumonia // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Steve Riley (January 22, 1956 – October 24, 2023) was an American rock drummer, best known for his work... Read More → Steve Riley, Drummer for Keel, W.A.S.P., L.A. Guns, Dies From Pneumonia // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Jazz Pianist Carla Bley Passes from Brain Cancer at Age 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Carla Bley, a luminary in the realm of jazz, has passed away at the age of 87 due to complications from brain... Read More → Jazz Pianist Carla Bley Passes from Brain Cancer at Age 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Lee Eliot Berk, President of the Berklee College of Music, Dies

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Lee Eliot Berk, 81 (1942 – October 22, 2023) was an American academic who was President and namesake of the... Read More → Lee Eliot Berk, President of the Berklee College of Music, Dies

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The 45 King, a/k/a Mark Howard James, American Hip-Hop Producer, Dies

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Mark Howard James (October 16, 1961 – October 19, 2023), professionally known as The 45 King and also known... Read More → The 45 King, a/k/a Mark Howard James, American Hip-Hop Producer, Dies

Dusty Street, Pioneering Female Disc Jockey for KROQ-FM, Dies

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Photo: Dusty Street | By Troy Smith, Rare.us | Dusty Street, a female pioneering disc jockey who worked at... Read More → Dusty Street, Pioneering Female Disc Jockey for KROQ-FM, Dies

Rudolph “Rudy” Isley of THE Isley Brothers Dies Aged 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Rudolph “Rudy” Bernard Isley (April 1, 1939 – October 11, 2023) was an American... Read More → Rudolph “Rudy” Isley of THE Isley Brothers Dies Aged 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Dwight Twilley, Singer/Songwriter, Passes

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Dwight Twilley (June 6, 1951 – October 18, 2023) was an American pop/rock singer and songwriter, best known... Read More → Dwight Twilley, Singer/Songwriter, Passes

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Buck Trent, Inventor of the Electric Banjo, Hee-Haw Regular, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Charles Wilburn “Buck” Trent (February 17, 1938 – October 9, 2023) was an American country... Read More → Buck Trent, Inventor of the Electric Banjo, Hee-Haw Regular, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Russell Batiste, Jr., Drummer for the funky Meters, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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David Russell Batiste, Jr. (December 12, 1965 – September 30, 2023) was an American drummer based in New... Read More → Russell Batiste, Jr., Drummer for the funky Meters, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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