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1 day ago

Mike Love Used Brian Wilson's Funeral to Remind Everyone He Also Wrote Hits

Mike Love focused on his own achievements during Brian Wilson's funeral instead of honoring Wilson's legacy.
#jeff-buckley
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fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Megadeth to End After 2026 Album and Farewell Tour

Megadeth will break up after their 2026 album and farewell tour.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Derek and the Dominos Co-Founder Bobby Whitlock, Dead at 77

Bobby Whitlock was a gifted keyboardist who made significant contributions to rock music, co-founding Derek and the Dominos and collaborating with Eric Clapton and George Harrison.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88

Eddie Palmieri, influential Latin music bandleader and pianist, passed away at age 88, known for his innovative fusion of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz.
#ozzy-osbourne
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
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Kelly Osbourne Shared A Heartbreaking Statement Following Her Dad Ozzy Osbourne's Death

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3 weeks ago
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Kelly Osbourne Shared A Heartbreaking Statement Following Her Dad Ozzy Osbourne's Death

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3 weeks ago

Singer Cleo Laine, who boasted a four-octave range, has died at 97

Cleo Laine, a versatile vocalist celebrated across jazz, pop, and classical, has died at age 97, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable performances.
#chuck-mangione
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

All 43 of Billy Joel's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

Billy Joel's legacy is highly regarded among peers and celebrated in an upcoming HBO documentary.
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Metallica Honor Ozzy Osbourne: "Hero, Icon, Pioneer, Inspiration, Mentor"

"It's impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica. Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind."
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Connie Francis, whose hit songs included Who's Sorry Now?' and Pretty Little Baby,' dies at 87

Connie Francis, pop star of the 1950s and 60s, has died at age 87, following a life of both great success and personal tragedy.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Jeff Lynne Was Too Sick to Play His Final ELO Concert

Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

UK Legend "Morrissey" Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)

Morrissey has released 13 solo studio albums, all of which have hit the UK top 10 including 3 number 1's, and an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British music.
London music
fromstupiddope.com
1 month ago

Juice WRLD's Legends Never Die' Anniversary Edition | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Legends Never Die (5 Year Anniversary Edition) just landed, and it's brought a couple of emotional haymakers along for the ride.
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Jeff Lynne's ELO Cancel Final Concert Due to Illness

Jeff Lynne's ELO has cancelled their final show at BST Hyde Park due to Jeff Lynne's battle with a systemic infection, recommended by doctors to avoid performing.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Review: At the Huntington, the New Hollywood String Quartet recalls legendary studio musicians

When four top film studio musicians formed the Hollywood String Quartet in the late 1930s, its name was presumed an oxymoron. Exalted string quartet devotees belittled film soundtracks, while studio heads had a reputation for shunning classical music longhairs.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago
SF music

Questlove Shares Tribute to Sly Stone

Sly Stone left a profound legacy impacting music and societal change through his expressions of inclusivity and human truth.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Sly Stone, visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone, has died at age 82

Sly Stone, iconic frontman of Sly & The Family Stone, has died at 82 after suffering from lung disease.
NYC music
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Sly Stone Was the Voice of Hope in Times of Despair. We Need His Music Now More Than Ever.

Sly Stone, a pioneering figure in music, has passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to inspire.
NYC music
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Funk Legend Sly Stone, Whose Career Was Born In SF, Has Died at 82

Sly Stone's passing revives recognition of his influential music earlier than expected, mourning his loss while celebrating his legacy.
SF music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Questlove Shares Tribute to Sly Stone

Sly Stone left a profound legacy impacting music and societal change through his expressions of inclusivity and human truth.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Why Fishbone Matters with Comedian W. Kamau Bell: Podcast

Fishbone's importance and originality in ska music are widely acknowledged.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Walter Scott of R&B group the Whispers dies at 81

Walter Scott, co-founder of The Whispers, passed away at 81, marking the loss of a significant figure in R&B music history.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alanis Morissette at Glastonbury review spectacular sundown set by a unique feminist artist

Alanis Morissette’s pre-headliner performance at Glastonbury showcases her musical legacy and powerful voice, appealing to fans eager for her classic hits.
London music
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

Shane Hawkins hitting road with Chevy Metal for 2025 summer tour

Shane Hawkins will tour with his father's band, Chevy Metal, this summer, continuing his father's musical legacy.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Chopped, screwed, and never forgotten. DJ Screw's legacy lives on.

DJ Screw revolutionized hip hop with his 'Chopped and Screwed' style, celebrated annually on DJ Screw Day.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt Turns 29: Revisiting a Classic That Changed Hip-Hop | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt' is hailed as a groundbreaking debut album that redefined New York rap, showcasing introspection and realism.
The album's themes of ambition and betrayal resonate timelessly, offering an honest look at the hustle.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Mick Ralphs, influential guitarist of Bad Company, died at 81, leaving a legacy in hard rock music.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Patrick Walden, Babyshambles Guitarist, Dead at 46

Patrick Walden, former lead guitarist of Babyshambles, has died at 46, leaving behind a musical legacy.
#brian-wilson
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The Beach Boys' Al Jardine remembers Brian Wilson: 'I'm still learning from him after all these years'

Brian Wilson's death represents a significant loss to music and culture, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and creativity.
Wilson's compositions shaped American rock and defined a cultural era.
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fromDefector
2 months ago

Brian Wilson Was A Sad Genius Who Brought Joy To The World | Defector

Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind the Beach Boys, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brian Wilson was a musical genius. Are there any left?

Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind the Beach Boys, leaves a remarkable legacy of creativity and influence that continues to resonate with fans and artists.
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fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

The Genius of Brian Wilson (RIP) and How He Turned "Good Vibrations" Into the Beach Boys' Pocket Symphony

Brian Wilson's innovative orchestration was crucial to the Beach Boys' sound, despite contributions from other family members and musicians.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The Beach Boys' Al Jardine remembers Brian Wilson: 'I'm still learning from him after all these years'

Brian Wilson's death represents a significant loss to music and culture, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and creativity.
Wilson's compositions shaped American rock and defined a cultural era.
Music
fromDefector
2 months ago

Brian Wilson Was A Sad Genius Who Brought Joy To The World | Defector

Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind the Beach Boys, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music.
#douglas-mccarthy
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'm closer to the end than the beginning': British soul legend Omar on EastEnders, Stevie Wonder and his industry battles

Omar is recognized as a pioneering genius of neo-soul, though he hasn't achieved global superstar status.
NYC music
fromRolling Stone
2 months ago

Billy Jones, Baby's All Right Owner and Key Player in New York Music Scene, Dead at 45

Billy Jones, co-owner of Baby's All Right, passed away from glioblastoma, leaving behind a rich legacy in New York's vibrant live music scene.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

WuTang Clan kick off final tour with 40-song set full of classics

The final tour features a 40-song setlist, showcasing hits from the group's extensive discography and solo projects, celebrating their legacy in hip-hop.
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fromConsequence
2 months ago

Heatmiser announce 30th anniversary expanded reissue of Mic City Sons

Though it was met with acclaim, the project was an extremely challenging endeavor for the quartet and led to their disbandment.
London music
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lionel Richie review larger-than-life legend delivers a lesson in charm

Lionel Richie's tour showcases his legacy, inviting fans to connect with songs that resonate deeply beyond just hits.
NYC music
fromKqed
2 months ago

E-40's Tiny Desk Concert Is Here | KQED

E-40 celebrates 37 years in hip-hop with a special Tiny Desk concert featuring local Bay Area artists.
#james-lowe
NYC music
fromstupiddope.com
2 months ago

A$AP Rocky Celebrates 10 Years of AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP' | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

A$AP Rocky celebrates the legacy of AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP with an anniversary capsule, reflecting its significant influence in hip-hop.
SF music
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Acadiana Music Showcase: Feufollet

The concert showcases the vibrant Cajun music scene in Acadiana, honoring Christopher Stafford's legacy and influence on modern Cajun music.
#van-halen
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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Johnny Mathis, the queer trailblazer and global superstar, takes a final bow

Johnny Mathis concludes a remarkable seven-decade career, breaking barriers for queer artists and leaving an enduring impact on American pop music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

LSD? Been there, done that': the Grateful Dead's 60 years of drugs, epic noodling and obsessive fans

We didn't want to be the cops, says Bobby Weir, guitarist and founder member of the Grateful Dead, laughing as he describes his band's legendarily lax attitude to people taping their concerts... It was an easy decision to make.
London music
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Wolfgang Van Halen used Eddie's Frankenstein guitar for new song "The End"

Wolfgang Van Halen honors his father by using Eddie's iconic Frankenstrat guitar for his new song, "The End."
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

He lived his whole life in that fire': the tragic story of lost' singer Jackson C Frank

"The place Frank was living in was populated by drug addicts and hookers... It's very hard to weird me out, Abbott said. This did."
NYC music
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Carnie Wilson confesses she used to 'get butterflies' around uncle, Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson: 'Mysterious, sexy man'

Carnie Wilson reflects on her childhood feelings for her uncle Dennis Wilson, sharing affection mixed with admiration during a podcast discussion.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Pavements' Blurs Fact and Fiction to Reimagine a Band's Legacy

Pavement's innovative approach in the documentary reflects a desire to escape traditional rock legacy narratives.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Warren Zevon Wanted This Induction

Warren Zevon is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 class via the Musical Influence Award.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Michael Tilson Thomas Bids an Emotional Farewell at His 80th Birthday Concert | KQED

The tribute event showcased the profound impact Thomas had on music and those around him, celebrating his artistry and personal growth with deep earnestness.
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NYC music
fromSuggest
4 months ago

Another Beloved Singer-Songwriter Has Died: Michael Hurley Was 83

Michael Hurley, influential folk artist, passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy of 31 albums and a significant impact on the indie music scene.
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