Category: News
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Graham Nash live in New London, CT – 2019
Graham Nash Garde Arts Center – New London, CT – September 21, 2019. The Garde Arts Center was treated to an icon of music history when Graham Nash the British-American singer-songwriter came to New London, Connecticut. Nash is a musician best known for his years with the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and The Hollies…
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George Young Dead at 70 | The Easybeats and early AC/DC Producer
George Young, the pioneering Australian songwriter and producer of AC/DC, has died at the age of 70. Young, the brother of AC/DC’s Angus and Malcolm Young, was a member of the Easybeats and co-wrote its classic hit Friday on My Mind. With his fellow Easybeats member Harry Vanda he became one of Australian pop’s best-known songwriters, creating…
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Chester Bennington RIP Linkin Park Frontman Commits Suicide
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has reportedly committed suicide at age 41, according to TMZ. TMZ reports Bennington hung himself at a Palos Verdes Estates residence in L.A. County. Billboard has reached out to reps for the band and authorities for confirmation. Bennington struggled with drug and alcohol addictions at various times during his life. He was married…
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Erik Cartwright former Foghat Guitarist RIP
Very sad news out of the rock n’ roll world this morning, as it was reported that former Foghatguitarist Erik Cartwright passed away at the age of 66. Erik joined Foghat in 1981, replacing Rod Price who was a founding member of the band. Cartwright’s passing was confirmed by his sister, Katchie, via a post on Facebook. The cause of death is…
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John Blackwell dies at 43
John Blackwell Jr., a drummer best known for his work with Prince, has died at the age of 43. His wife announced his death Tuesday on Instagram. Blackwell was diagnosed with brain tumors in 2016, according to his wife, who posted on his social media accounts. Blackwell began playing drums at the age of 3,…
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Chris Cornell has died at 52
Soundgarden and Audioslave singer Chris Cornell has died, aged 52. Cornell’s representative Brian Bumbery told the Associated Press that Cornell had passed away last night (May 17). Bumbery said Cornell’s death was “sudden and unexpected”, and no cause has been offered yet. Just hours earlier, Cornell had played a full, 20-song Soundgarden gig at the…
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Craig Gruber dies at 63 (Rainbow bassist) | May 5, 2017
Sad news to report as Craig Gruber, bassist in the Ronnie James Dio groups Elf and Rainbow, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, at the age of 63 after battling prostate cancer. Read More: Rainbow / Elf Bassist Craig Gruber Dies at 63 | http://loudwire.com/rainbow-elf-craig-gruber-dies/?trackback=tsmclip Related Rainbow stories Tony Carey Interview Rainbow Ian Gillan Interview…
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Allan Holdsworth Dead at the age of 70
Guitar legend Allan Holdsworth passed away today (April 16) at the age of 70. His daughter Louise stated via Facebook: “It is with heavy hearts that we notify everyone of the passing of our beloved father. “We would appreciate privacy and time while we grieve the loss of our dad, grandad, friend and musical genius.…
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J. Geils dead at 71: Rock Guitarist
John Warren Geils Jr., better known as J. Geils, the guitarist of the the J. Geils Band, was found dead in his home in Groton, Massachusetts Tuesday. He was 71. Rolling Stone has confirmed Geils’ death. According to Groton Police, “a preliminary investigation indicates that Geils died of natural causes.” “At approximately 4 p.m., Groton…