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  News2 weeks ago

  Paddy Moloney, Founder Of The Chieftains, Dies At 83

  Their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day.

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  News2 weeks ago

  Everett Morton, Drummer Of The Beat, Dies At 71

  ‘Unlike many drummers, Everett played the whole kit creating a tapestry of rhythm always evident on every Beat track.’

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  News1 month ago

  Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis, James Brown Bandleader And Prolific Songwriter, Dies Aged 80

  The songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist was best known as the bandleader and arranger for the James Brown Orchestra during its most prolific and groundbreaking period.

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  News1 month ago

  Legendary Filmmaker And Composer Melvin Van Peebles Dies At 89

  ‘When I did my first short film I needed music and I couldn't afford to pay anyone, so I had a kazoo and I hummed my soundtrack,’ Van Peebles said.

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  News1 month ago

  George Wein, Newport Jazz Co-Founder, Dies At 95

  ‘George has an undeniable gift for making things happen,’ said producer Jay Sweet.

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  Feature Articles2 months ago

  Charlie Watts, Beloved Rolling Stones Drummer Of Nearly 60 Years, Dies Aged 80

  Watts joined the Stones in January 1963 and was a constant presence in the group from that day forth.

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  News2 months ago

  Grammy-Award Winning Folk Pioneer Nanci Griffith Dies At 68

  Griffith was recently inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association.

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  News3 months ago

  Kool And The Gang Co-Founder Dennis ‘D.T.’ Thomas Dies At Age 70

  The iconic musician passed away peacefully in New Jersey.

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  News3 months ago

  Charles Connor, Pioneering Drummer for Little Richard and James Brown, Dead at 86

  Connor also performed with James Brown and Sam Cooke.

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  News3 months ago

  ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill Dies At 72

  Hill was with the trio for over 50 years.

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  News3 months ago

  Former Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison Dies At 46

  ’To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart, and his love for all things family and music.’

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  News3 months ago

  John Hutchinson, David Bowie Guitarist On ‘Space Oddity,’ Dies

  The Bowie guitarist was a seminal collaborator on ‘Space Oddity.’

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  News3 months ago

  ‘A Comic From A Different Time’: Admirers Unite In Praise Of Jackie Mason

  Mason became known for the sharp wit of his monologues, as a regular on television and with his award-winning stand-up shows on Broadway.

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  News3 months ago

  Hip-Hop Legend Biz Markie Dies At 57

  Known as “The Clown Prince of Hip-Hop,” Biz Markie’s larger-than-life persona was equally matched by his musical brilliance.