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Alan Rankine of The Associates Passes Away At 64

“If you’re brave, do it like we did.” The Associates‘ cofounder, guitarist, and synth player, Alan Rankine, has passed away aged 64. Scotsmen Billy Mackenzie and Rankine formed The Associates…

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Fashion Designer and Punk Icon Vivienne Westwood Passes Away at 81

“I was messianic about punk, seeing if one could put a spoke in the system in some way.” – Vivienne Westwood British fashion icon Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood died peacefully…

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Terry Hall of The Specials, Fun Boy Three, and The Colourfield Has Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we share the news that the great Terry Hall, lead singer of The Specials, Fun Boy Three, and The Colourfield, has passed away at…

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Twin Peaks Composer Angelo Badalamenti has Passed Away

“The notes just came out. David was stunned, as was I. The hair on his arms was up and he had tears in his eyes: ‘I see Twin Peaks. I got…

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Guitarist Keith Levene, Founding Member of The Clash and PIL, has Passed Away

Guitarist Keith Levene, whose chops fanned the ferocious energies of Clash and Public Image Ltd, has died at the age of 65 of liver cancer at his home in Norfolk.…

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Mimi Parker of Low Has Passed Away

Critically acclaimed drummer and vocalist for Low, Mimi Parker, has passed away after a battle ovarian cancer. Following a string of live show cancellations due to concerns related to Parker’s…

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“Goodbye Horses” Singer Q Lazzarus Has Passed Away

In today’s world, where people vie for viral fame through social media platforms and tired gimmicks, Diane Luckey’s brief but meaningful ascent to cinematic history was a true Cinderella story.…

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Julee Cruise, The Voice of Twin Peaks, has Passed Away

Lynchian songstress Julee Cruise, the ethereal voice haunting the roadhouse in the television show Twin Peaks, passed away on June 9, 2022. She was 65. Cruise’s death was announced by…

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Andrew “Fletch” Fletcher of Depeche Mode Dies at Age 60

While there are not enough words to describe how our hearts are broken by the tragic passing of Andrew “Fletch” Fletcher of Depeche Mode, we are saddened to report the…

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NYC Queer Alt-Punk Band The FMs Call It Quits Following Tragic Death of Frankie Rex

Frankie Rex, vocalist, and guitarist for NYC alt-punk duo The FMs, has tragically passed away. Bandmate Matte Namer announced this week on social media the choice to end the band’s…

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