Bassist Fred Smith of Television Passes Away at 77
Bassist Fred Smith of Television passed away on Thursday at the age of 77 due to unspecified causes. The announcement was made on the band’s Instagram page. Jimmy Rip, who has been the guitarist for Television since the departure of…
3 Doors Down Frontman Brad Arnold Passes Away at 47
Key Takeaways Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, passed away at 47 after battling cancer. He was diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma in 2025. Arnold’s music significantly impacted mainstream rock, with hits like…
3 Doors Down Frontman Brad Arnold Passes Away at 47
Brad Arnold, the frontman of 3 Doors Down, has passed away at the age of 47 after a battle with cancer. The vocalist was diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, in 2025….
3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Honored by Rockers
The music world is in mourning after the death of 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold at the age of 47. The singer’s death was confirmed in a statement on social media confirming that the musician had passed earlier today…
Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night Passes Away at 83
Chuck Negron, a founding singer of Three Dog Night, died of unspecified causes Monday night at the age of 83. According to a press release announcing the news, the singer passed away surrounded by his family at his Studio City,…
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…