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6/9/25-Sly “Stone” Stewart Passes

Sly Stone Trusted Source: CNN CNN  — By Lisa Respers France CNN Sly Stone, the influential but enigmatic funk-rock star whose soulful, socially conscious recordings altered the course of popular music before he abruptly retreated from the spotlight and became the J.D. Salinger of rock, has died, his family announced Monday. He was 82. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of […]

todayJune 9, 2025

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5/27/25-Rick Derringer Passed

Rick Derringer Hear Rick say hello on our interviews page! Trusted Source: Variety - Written by Jem Aswad Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo hit with “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” session work with artists from Steely Dan to Barbra Streisand, and extensive work as a writer and producer of wrestling themes like Hulk Hogan’s […]

todayMay 27, 2025

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4/8/25-Blondie’s Clem Burke Died

Trusted Source: Associated Press: APNEWS.com Blondie By HALLIE GOLDEN Updated 12:10 AM EDT, April 8, 2025 Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades performing everything from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died. He was 70. The band said in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer but no additional details were provided. “Clem was not just a drummer; he […]

todayApril 8, 2025

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3/17/25-Jesse Colin Young died

Youngbloods Trusted Source: Hollywood Reporter - By Mike Barnes - March 17, 2025 2:04pm Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods’ Frontman and “Get Together” Singer, Dies at 83Their biggest hit called for everyone to “smile on your brother” and “try to love one another right now.” Jesse Colin Young, the singer, songwriter and founding member of the Youngbloods, the 1960s group best known for their top 10 hit “Get Together,” has died. […]

todayMarch 17, 2025

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3/3/25-Badfinger’s Joey Molland Passes

Hear Joey say hello on our Interview Page. Badfinger Source: Rolling Stone Joey Molland, Badfinger Guitarist, Dead at 77 Musician, the last surviving core member of Beatles-signed rock band, played on singles like "Day After Day," "Baby Blue," and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy" March 2, 2025 by Daniel Kreps Joey Molland, guitarist and last surviving core member of the rock group Badfinger, has died at the age of 77. The […]

todayMarch 3, 2025

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3/1/25-David Johansen passes

David Johansen TRUSTED SOURCE CNN  —  By The Associated Press Published 1:09 PM EST, Sat March 1, 2025 David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of 1970s glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died. He was 75. Johansen died Friday at his home in New York City, according to Rolling Stone, citing a […]

todayMarch 1, 2025

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2/25/25-Robert John Passes

Hear Robert say hello on our interviews page. Trusted Source: People Magazine Robert John Daniela Avila Daniela Avila is an editorial assistant at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2021. Her work previously appeared on The Poly Post.  Published on February 25, 2025 05:30PM EST Robert John, the singer-songwriter behind the chart-topping hit "Sad Eyes," has died. He was 79. John's son Michael Pedrick confirmed the news of […]

todayFebruary 25, 2025

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2/24/25-Roberta Flack Passes

Roberta chats about being a music teacher: https://lost45.com/katherine-brinnier/ Roberta Flack By  Hillel Italie Updated 10:51 AM EST, February 24, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88. She died at home surrounded by her family, publicist Elaine Schock […]

todayFebruary 24, 2025

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2/21/25-Jerry Butler Passes

Jerry Butler *Hear Jerry's show from just a few weeks ago or click our Interview Page to hear his voice Trusted Source: Chicago Sun Times Jerry Butler dead at 85; singer known as 'Iceman' also had a long career in Cook County politics The future politician who later served on the County Board became famous performing with the Impressions, which also included Curtis Mayfield. “Their music was the sound of […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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