R.I.P. Jennifer Finch (L7)
L7: Bricks are Heavy (1992) Jennifer Finch, the bassist, vocalist and songwriter for L7, passed...
Musicians Who Died
Musicians Who Died is a compilation of musicians who died. “Rest in peace” (often abbreviated as R.I.P.) is an idiomatic expression and epitaph wishing eternal peace and rest to someone who has passed away
R.I.P. Dave Kendall (120 Minutes)
Never Mind The Mainstream…The Best Of 120 Minutes (1991) Explore More ■ Matt PinfieldMatt Pinfield...
R.I.P. Calvin Hayes (Johnny Hates Jazz)
Johnny Hates Jazz: Let Me Change Your Mind Tonight (1991) The 80s death train keeps...
R.I.P. Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler: The Ultimate Collection (2020) Back in the day, in Sacramento, we knew a...
R.I.P. Lauren Bennett (G.R.L.)
G.R.L. (2014) UK pop singer Lauren Bennett, from American pop group G.R.L. (“Girls Rock Life”)...
R.I.P. Beaky (Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich)
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich: Greatest Hits (1984) John Dymond, aka Beaky, of...
R.I.P. Tommy Hunter
Tommy by Tommy Hunter (1975) “Canada’s Country Gentleman” Tommy Hunter had passed away on July...
R.I.P. Victor Willis (Village People)
The Very Best of the Village People (Aug 21, 2001) How fitting that Victor Willis,...
R.I.P. David Clayton-Thomas (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
Soul Ballads by David Clayton-Thomas (Mar 31, 2015) Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter David...
R.I.P. Clive Davis
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Clive Davis Music executive, starmaker, and one of the...
R.I.P. Sonny Rollins
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Sonny Rollins R.I.P. ‘Saxophone Colossus’- Tenor sax legend, often...
R.I.P. Dave Mason (Traffic)
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Dave Mason (Traffic) Dave Mason, the co-founding guitarist of...
R.I.P. Moya Brennan (Clannad)
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Moya Brennan (Clannad) The serene voice of Irish Grammy...
R.I.P Afrika Bambaataa
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Afrika Bambaataa The ‘godfather of hip-hop’ and famed Bronx...
R.I.P. Neil Sedaka
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Neil Sedaka A musical prodigy, gifted songwriter, and pop...
England’s Dreaming
I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child by Manchester Orchestra (2006) Tim Very, the drummer...
R.I.P. Greg Brown (Cake)
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Greg Brown (Cake) Greg Brown, the founding guitarist...
R.I.P. Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down)
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down) Brad Arnold, the lead...
R.I.P. Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night)
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) Chuck Negron, the lead...
R.I.P. Francis Buchholz (ex-Scorpions, Temple of Rock)
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Francis Buchholz He helped rock us all like a...
R.I.P. Matthew Kwasniewski-Kelvin (Black Midi)
Statement from Rough Trade (Jan 12, 2026) Rough Trade Records announced that Black Midi founding...
R.I.P. Bob Weir (The Grateful Dead; Dead & Company)
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Bob Weir Rhythm guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Bob Weir,...
Registered History Facts: Sire Records
Registered Historical Facts* is my regular series on Morrissey and the Smiths’ appearances in pop...
R.I.P. Chris Rea
Driving Home for Christmas by Chris Rea Driving Home For Christmas I’m driving home for...
R.I.P. Jimmy Cliff
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Jimmy Cliff With ‘many rivers to cross’, a reggae...
R.I.P. Ace Frehley (original KISS guitarist)
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Ace Frehley (original KISS guitarist) Farewell to The Space...
R.I.P. D’Angelo
Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. D’ Angelo D’Angelo, the highly respected and enigmatic neo-soul...
R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)
2025 photo by Ross Halfin (Read more Musicians who died in 2025) R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne...
R.I.P. Mick Ralphs (Bad Company / Mott the Hoople)
(Read more Musicians who died in 2025) R.I.P. Mick Ralphs Founding member of the classic...
R.I.P. Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)
In an already tough week, the hitmaker, pop visionary, and leader of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82. His family announced the death on social media but did not provide a cause, nor any specific details.