News: 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees / Metallica to play Sphere
read previous News archives A couple bits of music news broke this morning, and we...
Musicians Who Died
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. Matthew Kwasniewski-Kelvin (Black Midi)
Statement from Rough Trade (Jan 12, 2026) Rough Trade Records announced that Black Midi founding...
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.
R.I.P. Mike Peters (The Alarm)
(Read more Musicians who died in 2025) R.I.P. Mike Peters Marching On in the Presence...
R.I.P. Joey Molland (Badfinger)
(Read more Musicians who died in 2025) R.I.P. Joey Molland Joey Molland, the singer, guitarist...
R.I.P. Roberta Flack
(Read more Musicians who died in 2025) R.I.P. Robert Flack One of the 1970’s greatest...
R.I.P. Marianne Faithfull
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, the girl on the motorcycle, has died at the age...
R.I.P. Ed Banger (The Nosebleeds, Slaughter and the Dogs)
I just found out that Ed Banger (real name Eddie Garrity) had passed away. The...
R.I.P. Gary Grier (The Contours)
You might not know the name Gary Grier, but you’ve heard of The Contours, who...
R.I.P. John Sykes (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder)
(Read more Musicians who died in 2025) R.I.P. John Sykes One of blues rock’s unsung,...
R.I.P. Sam Moore
Photo -Sam Moore- Overnight Sensational album cover (Read more Musicians who died in 2025) R.I.P....
R.I.P. Quincy Jones
Photo – EMA – Alessandro Di Meo (Read more Musicians who died in 2024) R.I.P. Quincy...
R.I.P. Jack Russell (Great White)
(Read more Musicians who died in 2024) R.I.P. Jack Russell Vocalist and co-founder of 1980’s metal...
R.I.P. John Mayall
John Mayall photo courtesy Guitar World (Read more Musicians who died in 2024) R.I.P. John Mayall...
R.I.P. Toby Keith
(Read more Musicians who died in 2024) R.I.P. Toby Keith Please raise those red Solo cups...
R.I.P. Wayne Kramer (MC5 Guitarist)
(Read more Musicians who died in 2024) R.I.P. Wayne Kramer He’s now kicking out the jams...
R.I.P. Jimmy Buffett
(Read more Musicians who died) R.I.P. Jimmy Buffett The leader of the Parrot Heads...
R.I.P. Robbie Robertson
(Read more Musicians who died in 2023) R.I.P. Robbie Robertson His “weight” has now been lifted–...
R.I.P. Sinead O’ Connor
Blessed with a uniquely powerful and unforgettable voice, Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has died at the young age of 56, confirmed to the BBC and Irish network RTE, by longtime friend and fellow musician Bob Geldof.
R.I.P. Tony Bennett
(Read more Musicians who died in 2023) R.I.P. Tony Bennett Popular across numerous generations and a...