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…
Yardbirds’ Chris Dreja Passes Away at 79
Chris Dreja, one of the five original members of the Yardbirds, has died. The guitarist was 79. His death was confirmed by his sister-in-law, Muriel Levy, on Threads. “This is with a deep sadness that I have to announce that…
David Bowie Alumni Remember Beloved Security Guard Stuey George
Members of David Bowie’s band paid tribute to security guard Stuart “Stuey” George after his recent passing. He was hired as the Ziggy Stardust era took Bowie to international success, when he and the Spiders From Mars began encountering angry…
Rick Davies, Supertramp Founding Frontman, Passes Away at 81
Supertramp co-founder, singer and keyboardist Rick Davies died Saturday at the age of 81 after a 10-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. The news was confirmed on the band’s Facebook page. Davies was the only constant member of Supertramp, which formed…
‘One Toke Over the Line’ Singer Tom Shipley Passes Away at 84
Tom Shipley of Brewer & Shipley, the duo best known for the 1971 Top 10 hit “One Toke Over the Line,” has died of unspecified causes at the age of 84. The New York Times confirmed the news with Shipley’s…
Mark Volman of the Turtles Passes Away at 78
Mark Volman, a cofounder of the Turtles and the cosinger on several of their hit songs, has died. He was 78. Over his five-decade career, Volman also performed with fellow Turtles cofounder and singer Howard Kaylan as Flo & Eddie,…
Brent Hinds Tribute by Rock and Metal Musicians
Rock and metal musicians are sharing tributes online to former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident last night (Aug. 20). The tragedy was first confirmed by Atlanta News First. The outlet reported that Hinds was…