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Phil Campbell, legendary Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64 after major surgery

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Phil Campbell, legendary Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64 after major surgery

March 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

By DeAnna Janes, Parade | Longtime Motörhead gutarist Phil Campbell has died. He was 64 years old. According... Read More → Phil Campbell, legendary Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64 after major surgery

Roy Book Binder, Blues star, Dies Aged 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

Roy Alan Bookbinder (October 5, 1943 – March 3, 2026), known professionally as Roy Book Binder, was an... Read More → Roy Book Binder, Blues star, Dies Aged 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish Dies

March 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

Joseph Allen “Country Joe” McDonald (January 1, 1942 – March 7, 2026) was an American singer,... Read More → Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish Dies

Lead singer Tommy DeCarlo of Boston dead at 60

March 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Ashley King, Digital Music News | Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of the rock band Boston since the 2007... Read More → Lead singer Tommy DeCarlo of Boston dead at 60

Laurie Lynn Larson, Formerly of Littleton, CO, Music Professional, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths Including Brennon Mondry

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Dark Rhoads – see Other Notable Deaths | By Lauryn Sink, Music Row Magazine | Laurie Lynn Larson... Read More → Laurie Lynn Larson, Formerly of Littleton, CO, Music Professional, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths Including Brennon Mondry

Neil Sedaka tragically dies aged 86 after being rushed to hospital

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Julianna Salinas, The Mirror US | Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka died on Friday, February 27, at... Read More → Neil Sedaka tragically dies aged 86 after being rushed to hospital

McCartney and Lennon’s Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry tragically passes away aged 84

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Geraint Llewellyn, Daily Mail | Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s former Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry... Read More → McCartney and Lennon’s Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry tragically passes away aged 84

Legendary NYC hip-hop engineer Bob Power dead at 74

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Joe Price, Complex | Music, Sneakers | Pop Culture, News | Multi-platinum record producer and legendary... Read More → Legendary NYC hip-hop engineer Bob Power dead at 74

Andrew Ranken, Drummer for The Pogues, has passed away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 26, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Alex Cooper, Happy Mag | Andrew Ranken, the steadfast drummer whose rhythms anchored the Celtic punk... Read More → Andrew Ranken, Drummer for The Pogues, has passed away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25 // Lil Poppa memorial service ends in gunfire // More details

February 26, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly Lil Poppa, the prolific Georgia rapper who scored hits with songs like... Read More → Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25 // Lil Poppa memorial service ends in gunfire // More details

’60s Rockstar Wayne Proctor Dies After Wife Discovered Him Collapsed, Not Breathing

February 26, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Aiden Lambourne, Suggest | Wayne Proctor, a guitarist and songwriter best known for his role in the 1960s... Read More → ’60s Rockstar Wayne Proctor Dies After Wife Discovered Him Collapsed, Not Breathing

Denver’s Great Jazz Bassist and Teacher Ken Walker Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ken Walker | Per Jeff Jenkins: As many of you are now aware, we have lost the great Ken Walker. The... Read More → Denver’s Great Jazz Bassist and Teacher Ken Walker Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Songwriter Billy Steinberg’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits: ‘Like a Virgin’ & More

February 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Gary Trust, Billboard | “The idea for that song came from personal experience,” Billy Steinberg said... Read More → Songwriter Billy Steinberg’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits: ‘Like a Virgin’ & More

Pete Finney, steel guitarist who toured with Patty Loveless and Reba McEntire, has died

February 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

From the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Facebook page: Steel guitarist Pete Finney, who died... Read More → Pete Finney, steel guitarist who toured with Patty Loveless and Reba McEntire, has died

Rock Legend Ross Friedman Reveals ALS Diagnosis and Heartfelt Message to Fans

February 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Erin Crabtree, Parade | Ross “The Boss” Friedman has revealed that he is battling ALS. The 72-year-old... Read More → Rock Legend Ross Friedman Reveals ALS Diagnosis and Heartfelt Message to Fans

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