The music world has been left stunned and heartbroken at the news that Swedish guitarist and beloved musician Lasse Wellander, best known as the lead guitarist of the world-renowned ABBA, has sadly passed away. He was 70 years old. Wellander…
Bill Pitman, a guitarist and bassist in the legendary Wrecking Crew of Los Angeles session musicians, has died at the age of 102. The New York Times confirmed Pitman died Thursday at his home in La Quinta, California. While the Times revealed no cause of…
Ricky Gardiner, a guitarist for Iggy Pop and David Bowie, has died. Iggy Pop and producer Tony Visconti shared the news on social media on Monday (May 16). The former wrote, “Dearest Ricky, lovely man, shirtless in your coveralls, the…
Although the Sadies released roughly 20 records throughout their career, the band became best known for their transcendent live shows. The quartet displayed its range of influences, from country & western to folk-punk to Sixties garage rock. “My favorite Sadies…
Guitarist/songwriter Neal Casal died on Monday, August 25 at age 50, as his friend and publicist Kevin Calabro confirmed via Casal’s Instagram account on Tuesday, August 27. “It’s with great sadness that we tell you our brother Neal Casal has passed…
Glenn Frey dead at the age of 67 He died in New York City on Monday from complications arising from rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and pneumonia. “Words can neither describe our sorrow, nor our love and respect for all that he…
NEW YORK (A.P.) — Gary Richrath, a former guitarist for the classic rock band R.E.O. Speedwagon who also co-wrote the group’s hit song “Take It on the Run,” died Sunday, according to a band publicist. He was 65. Erik Stein…
Chris Squire, the bass guitarist and co-founder of 1970s British progressive rock band Yes, has died at the age of 67, his bandmates have said. Current Yes keyboardist Geoffrey Downes tweeted: “Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the…
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Sheldon Reynolds, a beloved member of Earth, Wind & Fire and The Commodores, who died at 63. Throughout his impressive music career, Sheldon Reynolds was vital in Earth, Wind & Fire…
Ronald Hawkins, (Ronnie Hawkins) OC, was born on January 10, 1935, in Huntsville, Arkansas, two days after the birth of Elvis Presley. He was an American -Canadian rock and roll musician whose career spanned more than half a century. His career began…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — for 25 years, the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, has died during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50. There were few immediate details…
