Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist, Passes Away
Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist who was a session musician with Stax Records in the ’60s, has died. He was 84. The Missouri-born guitarist played on dozens of hit records over the decades, including classic songs by Otis Redding, Sam…
Time Drummer Jellybean Johnson Passes Away at 69
Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson, drummer of the Prince-affiliated bands the Time and the Family, died on Friday at the age of 69, just two days after his birthday. The Family vocalist Susannah Melvoin paid tribute to her “beautiful brother” Johnson…
Dave Ball of Soft Cell Passes Away at 66
Dave Ball, the multi-instrumentalist half of the 1980s synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66. The group hit the Top 10 in 1982 with their new wave cover of “Tainted Love,” a 1964 song by R&B…
Gilson Lavis, Squeeze’s Classic-Era Drummer, Passes Away at 74
Former Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis, who played with the band during its most successful period, died on Tuesday at the age of 74. Keyboardist Jools Holland, who played with Lavis in Squeeze and later in his own Rhythm & Blues…
Biggest Rock Star Deaths Over the Past 25 Years
The rock and metal world has lost a significant amount of talent over the last 25 years. If it feels like we’re losing more of the greats each year, it’s because we are. Some musicians have enjoyed very full lives…
Pierre Robert, Philadelphia Radio Icon, Passes Away at 70
Pierre Robert, a constant presence on Philadelphia rock radio for over 40 years, has died at the age of 70. His death was confirmed on Wednesday (Oct. 29) by Beasley Media Group and 93.3 WMMR, where he developed an indelible…
Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux Passes Away
Donna Jean Godchaux, who sang with the Grateful Dead from 1972 to 1979, has died. Godchaux died on Nov. 2 at a Nashville hospice. According to a statement, Godchaux had a “lengthy struggle with cancer.” “She was a sweet and…
Ace Frehley, Original Kiss Lead Guitarist, Passes Away at 74
Original Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley has died at the age of 74 after injuries suffered from a fall at home. Earlier this month, Frehley canceled his remaining 2025 tour dates, citing unspecified “ongoing medical issues” related to that accident….
Ace Frehley Photos Through the Years: A Tribute to KISS
Founding KISS member Ace Frehley died on October 16 after being injured in a fall in September. He was 74 years old. Frehley’s family released the following statement: We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were…
John Lodge of Moody Blues Passes Away Unexpectedly
Stalwart Moody Blues member John Lodge has died, his family confirms in an official statement. No immediate cause of death was reported. He was 82. “Our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from…
Thommy Price, Joan Jett’s Drummer, Passes Away at 68
Thommy Price, the drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for nearly 30 years, has passed away at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by his wife on Facebook. “A devoted husband, proud father, powerhouse drummer, and songwriter,…
John Lodge of Moody Blues Passes Away Unexpectedly
Stalwart Moody Blues member John Lodge has died, his family confirms in an official statement. No immediate cause of death was reported. He was 82. “Our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from…