According to reports from various outlets such as XXL, The Source, and Billboard, Phife Dawg, hip-hop pioneer and MC of A Tribe Called Quest, has passed away at the age of 45. The reports, which broke overnight, all seemingly trace back to a single tweet from DJ Chuck Chillout, a longtime New York radio broadcaster […]
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Mike Skinner Of The Goddamn Band And Miracle Of 86 Has Passed Away
It’s a sad day indeed. Kevin Devine has let fans know that one of his close friends and collaborators on The Goddamn Band and Miracle Of 86, Mike Skinner, passed away this past weekend. You can read the heartfelt statement posted by Devine earlier in the day below the break. Skinner had a huge influence […]
REST IN PEACE: Marilyn Burns Passes Away At 65
You don’t need to be a movie buff to know about the 1970s horror movie The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It’s a staple in the genre, and one that still scares the pants off kids everywhere. News broke earlier this evening that one of the stars of the 1974 film, Marilyn Burns, passed away today at […]
Miss May I Confirm A Fan Passed Away At Their Show This Weekend
When you go to a metal concert there is always the possibility of someone getting hurt. Moshing, crowdsurfing, stage diving: all of those things are dangerous. When you get a whole bunch of energized fans doing all of these things it can create a potentially dangerous situation. We hate to hear of anyone getting injured, […]
RIP: School Of Seven Bells’ Benjamin Curtis Passes Away At 35
The pop outfit known as School Of Seven Bells have been around since the summer of 2007. In that time they’ve released three relatively successful full length albums. Earlier this year one of the members of the band, Benjamin Curtis, announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. While it […]
REST IN PEACE: Tony Sly of No Use For A Name
We’re very sad to announce that veteran pop-punk musician Tony Sly has passed away at the young age of 41. Sly was the lead guitarist and vocalist of the band No Use For A Name. The news was brought to us today by Fat Wreck Chords. “We received a call earlier today of his passing, […]
R.I.P. Anthony Basurto (Joan Red)
We have just received word that Anthony Basurto, vocalist for alternative rock band Joan Red, has passed away. No further details are available at this moment, but fans have already begun posting messages to the band on Facebook. Our thoughts are with the members of Joan Red, their families, and the family of Anthony Basurto. […]
R.I.P. Tal Herzberg
Tal Herzberg, one of today’s most popular and sought after producers/engineers, has passed away. Even though his name my not be familiar to you, his work with artist like Lady Gaga, Dashboard Confessional, Green Day, Sum 41, and MXPX definitely would. Rest in peace Tal, you will be missed.
Rest In Peace: Teena Marie
One of the last living legends from the early days of R&B, Teena Marie, has passed away. We wish her family and friends the best in this difficult time.