Obituary

“Soul of Manchester” Denise Johnson Passes Away at 56

Manchester-born Denise Johnson, the vocal powerhouse behind the music of Primal Scream, New Order, and A Certain Ratio, has died…

3 years ago

Famed Italian Composer Ennio Morricone has passed away at 91

Famed Italian Composer Ennio Morricone has passed away at 91. Last week, representatives for  Morricone indicated that he was hospitalized…

3 years ago

Florian Schneider, Co-Founder of Kraftwerk, Dead at 73

Electronic music pioneer, Florian Schneider, co-founder of German synth pioneers Kraftwerk, has died at the age of 73. "Kraftwerk co-founder…

3 years ago

Dave Greenfield, Highly Influential Keyboard Player for The Stranglers, dead at 71

"He was the difference between The Stranglers and every other punk band." Dave Greenfield, the highly Influential Keyboard Player for…

3 years ago

Industrial Drummer Bill Rieflin Has Passed Away at Age 59

William Frederick "Bill" Rieflin, known best as the drummer for Ministry and Pigface, has passed away at age 59 from…

4 years ago

Mazzy Star Guitarist and Co-Founder David Roback Has Passed Away

David Roback, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and co-founder of Los Angeles dream pop and shoegaze act Mazzy Star, has passed away, according…

4 years ago

Big Black’s Bassist Dave Riley Passes Away at 59

Big Black (Dave Riley, pictured right) Dave Riley, bassist of Big Black has passed away. He was 59 years old.…

4 years ago

Eddie Wuebben of Sextile has Passed Away

On October 5th, Eddie Wuebben of Sextile passed away. In Sextile, in addition to playing guitar, Eddie was known for…

4 years ago

Ric Ocasek of The Cars Has Died

Musical genius Ric Ocasek, founder, guitarist, and co-frontman of the iconic new wave band The Cars, has died. The NYPD…

4 years ago

Philippe Pascal of French Post-Punk Band Marquis de Sade Has Passed Away

Philippe Pascal, the emblematic singer of French post-punk band Marquis de Sade, has passed away. Pascal was found dead at…

4 years ago