Merle Haggard has died after a series of recent health struggles. The legendary singer passed away on April 6, 2016, which was also his 79th birthday. Haggard canceled tour dates in December of 2015 after he checked into a hospital…
Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul (sometimes labelled as blue-eyed soul and neo soul),…
The singer-songwriter and producer excelled at glam rock, art rock, soul, hard rock, dance pop, punk and electronica during an eclectic 40-plus-year career. David Bowie has died after a battle with cancer, his rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He…
Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his band The Wildabouts. At this time we ask that the…
JOSEPH NILES, the patriarch of gospel music in Barbados, died last night after ailing for several years. Known for putting his stamp on several traditional gospel songs, Niles was once the upfront man of the Consolers who served as Barbados…
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…
On April 30, 2015, the music world mourned the loss of a true music icon, R&B legend Ben E. King, who died at age 76. Ben E. King is best remembered for his hit song “Stand By Me,” which has…
Andraé Crouch, a gospel musician who bridged the worlds of church and mainstream music for more than 50 years, died Thursday afternoon. The 72-year-old singer, songwriter and choir director had been hospitalized since Saturday at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in…
John Holt, a legendary reggae artist, died on 19 October 2014. He was best known for his hits “The Tide Is High” and “Stick By Me.” Holt was a major influence on the development of reggae music. His death is…
Robert Dwayne “Bobby” Womack March 4, 1944 – June 27, 2014) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. An active recording artist since the early 1960s, when he started his career as the lead singer of his family musical group the…
BRADES, Montserrat (Sept 15, 2010) – The Government and People of Montserrat join in mourning the loss of The Soca King of the World, Alphonsus “ The Mighty Arrow” Cassell MBE. He died at his residence on Montserrat today Wednesday…
The Creole-speaking World, which knew him personally and loved his music, must now mourn his death. After a long battle with cancer, Patrick St Eloi of Kassav’s band died on Friday, September 18, 2010. It’s a big loss for Caribbean…
