Music Legends We Lost in 2006: A Tribute
In 2006, the music world bid farewell to several significant and beloved artists. Fans of Pink Floyd, Bad Company, The Runaways, Love, The Tubes, and The Pointer Sisters mourned the loss of founding members from their favorite bands. The realm…
Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Passes Away at 71
Classic-era Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has died after a private cancer diagnosis. His family confirmed the 71-year-old’s death today (Jan. 23) in a social media post. “It is with overwhelming sadness and heavy hearts we share the news that our…
Francis Buchholz, Ex-Scorpions Bassist, Passes Away at 71
Francis Buchholz, the former Scorpions bassist and onetime member of Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock, has died at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by the bassist’s family on Friday (Jan. 23). They shared a statement on his…
Legendary Musicians We Lost in 2016: A Tribute
2016 was a particularly tough year for music fans, who were forced to say goodbye to some of the most popular, unique and influential stars of the rock era. It’s not like we came into the year on a happy…
Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Passes Away at 70
Rob Hirst — drummer, songwriter and founding member of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil — has died at age 70 following a bout with pancreatic cancer. Midnight Oil confirmed the news in a social media statement. “After fighting heroically…
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Passes Away at 78
The co-founder of the Grateful Dead, guitarist and singer Bob Weir, has passed away at the age of 78 following a battle with cancer and lung issues. This news was shared through a post on Weir’s official social media page,…
Michael Lippman, Bowie and George Michael’s Manager, Dies at 79
Michael Lippman, a successful music manager whose former clients included David Bowie and George Michael, has died at the age of 79. Lippman’s death was confirmed by his family to Rolling Stone. The music veteran began his career working for…
In Memoriam – Rockers We Remember from 2025
As the year concludes, we can now reflect on the staggering amount of talent that we’ve lost over the calendar year of 2025. Some of rock and metal’s biggest names died over this past year, but their musical legacy left…
Perry Bamonte of The Cure Passes Away at 65
Perry Bamonte, who played guitar and keyboards for The Cure, has died at the age of 65. “It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte who passed away after a…
Perry Bamonte of The Cure Passes Away at 65
Perry Bamonte, who played guitar and keyboards for The Cure, has died at the age of 65. “It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte who passed away after a…
Mick Abrahams, Original Jethro Tull Guitarist, Passes Away at 82
Mick Abrahams, the original Jethro Tull guitarist and founder of the blues rock band Blodwyn Pig, passed away on Friday at the age of 82. Martin Barre, who succeeded Abrahams in Jethro Tull and played with the band until its…
‘Spinal Tap’ Director Passes Away at 78
Rob Reiner, the acclaimed actor and director known for helming such classic films as This Is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally, has died at the age of 78. According to CNN, citing law enforcement, “a family member of…