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5/31/26-Frankie Valli cancels tour

Hear Frankie Valli say hello on our Interviews Page Frankie Valli & Four Season Trusted Source: AP News at apnews.com By  SAVANNAH PETERS ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Frankie Valli, whose legendary falsetto defines the sound of the 1960s rock group the Four Seasons, has cancelled the remainder of the band’s 2026 tour dates, citing health concerns. “I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows, […]

todayMay 31, 2026

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5/23/26: Denyse LePage of dance group Lime passes

Lime Trusted Source: Eric Alper at thatericalper.com Denyse LePage, one half of the beloved Canadian disco duo Lime, passed away on May 20, 2026, following a stroke. She was a founding member of the group alongside her husband, Denis LePage, forming one of Montreal, Quebec’s most celebrated dance music acts. Together, Denis and Denyse brought Lime to international prominence, scoring a number one U.S. Dance hit with “Your Love” in […]

todayMay 23, 2026

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5/23/26-Rob Base passes

Rob Base Trusted Source: Associated Press at apnews.com NEW YORK (AP) — Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, was best known for the 1988 chart-topper “It Takes Two,” a blend of hip-hop and house music that helped bring both genres into […]

todayMay 23, 2026

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5/17/26-Dr. Hooks’ Dennis Locorriere Passes

Hear Dennis Locorriere Say Hello on Our Interviews Page Dr. Hook Trusted Source: The Independent at the-independent.com Written by Izzy Addison Dennis Locorriere, the front man of 1970s band Dr Hook, has died at 76 following a “long and courageous battle” with kidney disease, his management confirmed. Locorriere performed alongside Ray Sawyer, who died in 2019. The group, initially called Dr Hook & The Medicine Show until 1975, achieved widespread […]

todayMay 17, 2026

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5/14/26-Clarence Carter Dies at 90

Hear Clarence Carter say hello on our Interviews Page Clarence Carter Trusted Source: Rolling Stone at rollingstone.com Written by Jon Blistein Clarence Carter, the blind Southern soul star whose songs were often as emotionally profound as they were delightfully bawdy, died Thursday, May 14. He was 90. Rodney Hall, president of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where Carter frequently recorded, confirmed the news to Rolling Stone. A spokesperson (for […]

todayMay 14, 2026

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5/5/26-Dolly Parton Health News

Dolly Parton Hear Dolly Parton Say Hello on Our Interviews Page! Trusted Source: AP News at APNEWS.com Writer: Maria Sherman NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling “swimmy headed” — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable. “The good news is I’m responding really well to meds and treatments and I’m improving every day,” […]

todayMay 5, 2026

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4/22/26-Dave Mason Passes

Hear Dave Mason say hello on Interviews Page! Trusted Source: Rolling Stone at rollingstone.com Written by: Stephen Thomas Erlwine Dave Mason Dave Mason, the guitarist who wrote the classic rock standard “Feelin’ Alright?” while he was a member of Traffic and later found solo success with the propulsive “Only You Know and I Know” and the soft-rock staple “We Just Disagree,” died on Sunday. He was 79. A cause of […]

todayApril 22, 2026

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4/19/26-Spandau Ballet Reunion?

Spandau Ballet Hear Tony Hadley Say Hello on our Interviews Page! Trusted Source: music-news.com Spandau Ballet are gearing up for a comeback. After years of feuding, court battles and public bust-ups, The Mail on Sunday reports that all members of the original line-up are in talks with agents and a deal is reportedly close. The reunion will feature the full line-up: guitarist Gary Kemp, bassist Martin Kemp, saxophonist Steve Norman, […]

todayApril 19, 2026

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4/8/26-Ray Stevens Health Woes

Ray Stevens Hear Ray Stevens say hello on our Interviews Page! Trusted Source: Associated Press News at apnews.com NASHVILLE (AP) — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens broke his neck and is recovering at home after being briefly hospitalized, according to a statement published Tuesday. The 87-year-old country star, who is known for his topical satire, fell late last month, according to the statement released on his X account. He will need […]

todayApril 8, 2026

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