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12/4/25-Steve Cropper passes

Blues Brothers Trusted Source: music-news.com Legendary guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve Cropper, who helped shape the Stax Records sound, has passed away at 84. A statement released by his family confirmed the news, saying Cropper died peacefully in Nashville on Wednesday (03.12.25). It began: “Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent touched millions of lives around the world,” the announcement read. No cause of death has […]

todayDecember 4, 2025

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Podcast Ad Free Thru 12/7: Jimmy Cliff Tribute!

This week it's a tribute to reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff! Hear the positive story about his life, songs & movies! Plus, we feature other reggae hits. There's a Frankie Valli & 4 Seasons 3-fer, rarities & shuddabeen hits too!

todayDecember 1, 2025

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11/30/25-Chubby Tavares Passes

Tavares Trusted Source: soultracks.com - by Chris Rizik Every soul music death hurts, but this one has a special sting to us at SoulTracks. The Tavares family posted on social media the sad news today of the passing of Antone “Chubby” Tavares, lead singer of the vocal group Tavares: It is with great sadness that we share news of our Dad Antone “Chubby”Tavares passing. He passed last night at home in […]

todayNovember 30, 2025

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11/24/25-Reggae Superstar Jimmy Cliff Dies

Hear Jimmy say hello on our Interviews Page. He was a sweet/kind guest & his show will be repeated this weekend. Jimmy Cliff Trusted Source: The BBC at bbc.com - Writer Mark Savage Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience […]

todayNovember 24, 2025

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11/9/25-Elton John’s Brian Wilson Tribute

Brian Wilson Trusted Source: music-news.com Sir Elton John paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Brian Wilson at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday (08.11.25) night. The Crocodile Rock hitmaker performed the Beach Boys' God Only Knows as part of a tribute to the singer, who died in June aged 82, and also shared his memories of his former friend, including how terrified he was […]

todayNovember 9, 2025

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11/3/25-Paul McCartney Book Details

Paul McCartney Trusted Source: music-news.com Sir Paul McCartney felt “dead” after The Beatles broke up. Revealing he was left adrift and close to quitting music amid rumours that he had died in a car crash. the 83-year-old musician has recounted the emotional fallout from the band’s split and the intense scrutiny that followed in his new memoir, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run. In the book, he […]

todayNovember 3, 2025

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10/23/25-Soft Cell’s David Ball Dies

Soft Cell Trusted Source: BBC at BBC.com In 1981, an unlikely group from Leeds scored a number one hit with their icy cover version of an obscure 60s soul hit. With Tainted Love, Soft Cell set a template for 80s synth-pop duos: The flamboyant frontman paired with an unassuming keyboard technician. Dave Ball, who has died at the age of 66, was that musical force, creating ominous, polyphonic soundscapes to […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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10/23/25-Songwriters Hall of Fame!

KC Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads’ David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class By MARIA SHERMAN AP music writer Trusted Source: Associated Press at AP.com October 23, 2025, 9:08 AM NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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10/16/25-Ace Frehley of KISS Dies

Kiss Trusted Source: Variety at Variety.com by Jem Aswad Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Kiss, has died following injuries suffered during a fall last month, according to a statement from his family. He was 74. Frehley’s family issued the following statement: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with […]

todayOctober 16, 2025

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