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12/15/25-Carl Carlton Passes

Carl Carlton Trusted Source: Soul Tracks at soultracks.com. By Chris Rizik (December 14, 2025) He was a talented singer who created two timeless songs of very different styles – the smash hits “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked).” Tonight we are sad to report the passing of the great Carl Carlton at the age of 72. Carlton’s death comes six years after he suffered a […]

todayDecember 15, 2025

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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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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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