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Donna Jean Godchaux, 1947-2025
As the only woman officially billed with the Grateful Dead, Donna Jean Godchaux became a fixture at mid-'70s shows and as a topic of discussion in the taper community.
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As the only woman officially billed with the Grateful Dead, Donna Jean Godchaux became a fixture at mid-'70s shows and as a topic of discussion in the taper community.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Donna Jean Godchaux, 1947-2025
As the only woman officially billed with the Grateful Dead, Donna Jean Godchaux became a fixture at mid-'70s shows and as a topic of discussion in the taper community.
www.allmusic.com/artist/donna...
As the only woman officially billed with the Grateful Dead, Donna Jean Godchaux became a fixture at mid-'70s shows and as a topic of discussion in the taper community.
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Remembering James Manheim
We're sad to announce the passing of longtime classical and Americana music editor James Manheim. Jim began at the All Music Guide in 1999 and contributed over thirty thousand thousand(!) written pieces over the years.
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We're sad to announce the passing of longtime classical and Americana music editor James Manheim. Jim began at the All Music Guide in 1999 and contributed over thirty thousand thousand(!) written pieces over the years.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Remembering James Manheim
We're sad to announce the passing of longtime classical and Americana music editor James Manheim. Jim began at the All Music Guide in 1999 and contributed over thirty thousand thousand(!) written pieces over the years.
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We're sad to announce the passing of longtime classical and Americana music editor James Manheim. Jim began at the All Music Guide in 1999 and contributed over thirty thousand thousand(!) written pieces over the years.
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Sam Rivers, 1977-2025
The bassist and founding member of nu-metal superstars Limp Bizkit provided a primal element of the band's lurching, pummeling sound in songs such as "Nookie," "Rollin'" and "Break Stuff."
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The bassist and founding member of nu-metal superstars Limp Bizkit provided a primal element of the band's lurching, pummeling sound in songs such as "Nookie," "Rollin'" and "Break Stuff."
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October 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sam Rivers, 1977-2025
The bassist and founding member of nu-metal superstars Limp Bizkit provided a primal element of the band's lurching, pummeling sound in songs such as "Nookie," "Rollin'" and "Break Stuff."
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The bassist and founding member of nu-metal superstars Limp Bizkit provided a primal element of the band's lurching, pummeling sound in songs such as "Nookie," "Rollin'" and "Break Stuff."
www.allmusic.com/artist/limp-...
D'Angelo, 1974-2025
Neo-soul legend whose scattered releases, including the Grammy-winning Voodoo and Black Messiah, upheld and advanced traditional R&B.
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Neo-soul legend whose scattered releases, including the Grammy-winning Voodoo and Black Messiah, upheld and advanced traditional R&B.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
D'Angelo, 1974-2025
Neo-soul legend whose scattered releases, including the Grammy-winning Voodoo and Black Messiah, upheld and advanced traditional R&B.
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Neo-soul legend whose scattered releases, including the Grammy-winning Voodoo and Black Messiah, upheld and advanced traditional R&B.
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John Lodge, 1943-2025
The bassist, songwriter, and co-lead vocalist for the Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodge was responsible for some of the band's best hard rock numbers, most notably the single "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" and "Ride My See-Saw."
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The bassist, songwriter, and co-lead vocalist for the Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodge was responsible for some of the band's best hard rock numbers, most notably the single "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" and "Ride My See-Saw."
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October 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
John Lodge, 1943-2025
The bassist, songwriter, and co-lead vocalist for the Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodge was responsible for some of the band's best hard rock numbers, most notably the single "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" and "Ride My See-Saw."
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The bassist, songwriter, and co-lead vocalist for the Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodge was responsible for some of the band's best hard rock numbers, most notably the single "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" and "Ride My See-Saw."
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Brett James, 1968-2025
One of the most successful country songwriters of the 2000s, James became best known for Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel."
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One of the most successful country songwriters of the 2000s, James became best known for Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel."
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September 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Brett James, 1968-2025
One of the most successful country songwriters of the 2000s, James became best known for Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel."
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One of the most successful country songwriters of the 2000s, James became best known for Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel."
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Tomas Lindberg, 1972-2025
Founding member and vocalist for the pioneering Swedish death metal band At the Gates, Lindberg's heavy melodic power helped establish the Gothenburg sound through their influential albums in the '90s.
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Founding member and vocalist for the pioneering Swedish death metal band At the Gates, Lindberg's heavy melodic power helped establish the Gothenburg sound through their influential albums in the '90s.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Tomas Lindberg, 1972-2025
Founding member and vocalist for the pioneering Swedish death metal band At the Gates, Lindberg's heavy melodic power helped establish the Gothenburg sound through their influential albums in the '90s.
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Founding member and vocalist for the pioneering Swedish death metal band At the Gates, Lindberg's heavy melodic power helped establish the Gothenburg sound through their influential albums in the '90s.
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Eddie Palmieri, 1936-2025
Bronx-based pianist who pioneered contemporary salsa with a unique approach characterized by free improvisation and experimentation.
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Bronx-based pianist who pioneered contemporary salsa with a unique approach characterized by free improvisation and experimentation.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Eddie Palmieri, 1936-2025
Bronx-based pianist who pioneered contemporary salsa with a unique approach characterized by free improvisation and experimentation.
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Bronx-based pianist who pioneered contemporary salsa with a unique approach characterized by free improvisation and experimentation.
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Terry Reid, 1949-2025
British singer and guitarist Reid has been long-rumored to have turned down the frontman role in Yardbirds, Zeppelin, and Deep Purple, recorded respectable hard rock albums in the late '60s and early '70s, and continued into the 21st century.
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British singer and guitarist Reid has been long-rumored to have turned down the frontman role in Yardbirds, Zeppelin, and Deep Purple, recorded respectable hard rock albums in the late '60s and early '70s, and continued into the 21st century.
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August 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Terry Reid, 1949-2025
British singer and guitarist Reid has been long-rumored to have turned down the frontman role in Yardbirds, Zeppelin, and Deep Purple, recorded respectable hard rock albums in the late '60s and early '70s, and continued into the 21st century.
www.allmusic.com/artist/terry...
British singer and guitarist Reid has been long-rumored to have turned down the frontman role in Yardbirds, Zeppelin, and Deep Purple, recorded respectable hard rock albums in the late '60s and early '70s, and continued into the 21st century.
www.allmusic.com/artist/terry...
Jeannie Seely, 1940-2025
Arriving in 1966 as part of a wave of modern women in country, singer and composer Jeannie Seely brought us the classics "Don't Touch Me," "Can I Sleep in Your Arms?" and "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You."
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Arriving in 1966 as part of a wave of modern women in country, singer and composer Jeannie Seely brought us the classics "Don't Touch Me," "Can I Sleep in Your Arms?" and "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You."
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August 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Jeannie Seely, 1940-2025
Arriving in 1966 as part of a wave of modern women in country, singer and composer Jeannie Seely brought us the classics "Don't Touch Me," "Can I Sleep in Your Arms?" and "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You."
www.allmusic.com/artist/jeann...
Arriving in 1966 as part of a wave of modern women in country, singer and composer Jeannie Seely brought us the classics "Don't Touch Me," "Can I Sleep in Your Arms?" and "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You."
www.allmusic.com/artist/jeann...
Flaco Jiménez, 1939-2025
The foremost exponent of Tex-Mex music, Jiménez introduced the traditional conjunto sound to mainstream pop and country listeners thanks to his collaborations with the Texas Tornados, Dwight Yoakam, and the Mavericks.
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The foremost exponent of Tex-Mex music, Jiménez introduced the traditional conjunto sound to mainstream pop and country listeners thanks to his collaborations with the Texas Tornados, Dwight Yoakam, and the Mavericks.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Flaco Jiménez, 1939-2025
The foremost exponent of Tex-Mex music, Jiménez introduced the traditional conjunto sound to mainstream pop and country listeners thanks to his collaborations with the Texas Tornados, Dwight Yoakam, and the Mavericks.
www.allmusic.com/artist/flaco...
The foremost exponent of Tex-Mex music, Jiménez introduced the traditional conjunto sound to mainstream pop and country listeners thanks to his collaborations with the Texas Tornados, Dwight Yoakam, and the Mavericks.
www.allmusic.com/artist/flaco...
Tom Lehrer, 1928-2025
Harvard mathematics professor turned musical satirist whose influence on counterculture comedy was inestimable, proven on such timeless classics as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Elements," and "The Masochism Tango."
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Harvard mathematics professor turned musical satirist whose influence on counterculture comedy was inestimable, proven on such timeless classics as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Elements," and "The Masochism Tango."
www.allmusic.com/artist/tom-l...
July 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Tom Lehrer, 1928-2025
Harvard mathematics professor turned musical satirist whose influence on counterculture comedy was inestimable, proven on such timeless classics as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Elements," and "The Masochism Tango."
www.allmusic.com/artist/tom-l...
Harvard mathematics professor turned musical satirist whose influence on counterculture comedy was inestimable, proven on such timeless classics as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Elements," and "The Masochism Tango."
www.allmusic.com/artist/tom-l...
AllMusic Staff Pick
Tyler, The Creator
Flower Boy
As Flower Boy T with that gravelly voice and irascible disposition befitting a proprietor of a rust-belt collision shop, he thrives on his paradoxical character throughout his self-produced fourth solo album.
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Tyler, The Creator
Flower Boy
As Flower Boy T with that gravelly voice and irascible disposition befitting a proprietor of a rust-belt collision shop, he thrives on his paradoxical character throughout his self-produced fourth solo album.
www.allmusic.com/album/mw0003...
July 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
Tyler, The Creator
Flower Boy
As Flower Boy T with that gravelly voice and irascible disposition befitting a proprietor of a rust-belt collision shop, he thrives on his paradoxical character throughout his self-produced fourth solo album.
www.allmusic.com/album/mw0003...
Tyler, The Creator
Flower Boy
As Flower Boy T with that gravelly voice and irascible disposition befitting a proprietor of a rust-belt collision shop, he thrives on his paradoxical character throughout his self-produced fourth solo album.
www.allmusic.com/album/mw0003...
Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025
A pioneering and instinctive metal showman who gained fame in Black Sabbath and as a solo act with his dramatic flair and a knack for creating controversy, Ozzy Osbourne was an irreplaceable architect of the heavy metal sound.
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A pioneering and instinctive metal showman who gained fame in Black Sabbath and as a solo act with his dramatic flair and a knack for creating controversy, Ozzy Osbourne was an irreplaceable architect of the heavy metal sound.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025
A pioneering and instinctive metal showman who gained fame in Black Sabbath and as a solo act with his dramatic flair and a knack for creating controversy, Ozzy Osbourne was an irreplaceable architect of the heavy metal sound.
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A pioneering and instinctive metal showman who gained fame in Black Sabbath and as a solo act with his dramatic flair and a knack for creating controversy, Ozzy Osbourne was an irreplaceable architect of the heavy metal sound.
www.allmusic.com/artist/ozzy-...
Connie Francis, 1937-2025
A singer of tearful ballads and jaunty uptempo numbers, Connie Francis reigned as one of the most successful pop artists of the late '50s and early '60s, beloved for hits such as "Pretty Little Baby" and "Who's Sorry Now."
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A singer of tearful ballads and jaunty uptempo numbers, Connie Francis reigned as one of the most successful pop artists of the late '50s and early '60s, beloved for hits such as "Pretty Little Baby" and "Who's Sorry Now."
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July 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Connie Francis, 1937-2025
A singer of tearful ballads and jaunty uptempo numbers, Connie Francis reigned as one of the most successful pop artists of the late '50s and early '60s, beloved for hits such as "Pretty Little Baby" and "Who's Sorry Now."
www.allmusic.com/artist/conni...
A singer of tearful ballads and jaunty uptempo numbers, Connie Francis reigned as one of the most successful pop artists of the late '50s and early '60s, beloved for hits such as "Pretty Little Baby" and "Who's Sorry Now."
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Mick Ralphs, 1944-2025
Mick Ralphs was the lead guitarist for not one, but two of album rock's most storied bands: underappreciated glam rock legends Mott the Hoople, and the more commercially successful hard rockers Bad Company.
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Mick Ralphs was the lead guitarist for not one, but two of album rock's most storied bands: underappreciated glam rock legends Mott the Hoople, and the more commercially successful hard rockers Bad Company.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Mick Ralphs, 1944-2025
Mick Ralphs was the lead guitarist for not one, but two of album rock's most storied bands: underappreciated glam rock legends Mott the Hoople, and the more commercially successful hard rockers Bad Company.
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Mick Ralphs was the lead guitarist for not one, but two of album rock's most storied bands: underappreciated glam rock legends Mott the Hoople, and the more commercially successful hard rockers Bad Company.
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Hey Tracy, looking back through our info, I think Andy may have stopped at 1978. Checking the Wayback Machine shows older entries for all of the other years, but no '79.
web.archive.org/web/20250000...
web.archive.org/web/20250000...
June 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hey Tracy, looking back through our info, I think Andy may have stopped at 1978. Checking the Wayback Machine shows older entries for all of the other years, but no '79.
web.archive.org/web/20250000...
web.archive.org/web/20250000...
Sly Stone, 1943-2025
Sylvester Stewart was a funk trailblazer who upended rock and soul in the '60s and '70s as leader of Sly & the Family Stone.
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Sylvester Stewart was a funk trailblazer who upended rock and soul in the '60s and '70s as leader of Sly & the Family Stone.
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June 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Sly Stone, 1943-2025
Sylvester Stewart was a funk trailblazer who upended rock and soul in the '60s and '70s as leader of Sly & the Family Stone.
www.allmusic.com/artist/sylve...
Sylvester Stewart was a funk trailblazer who upended rock and soul in the '60s and '70s as leader of Sly & the Family Stone.
www.allmusic.com/artist/sylve...
Rick Derringer, 1947-2025
A sought-after producer and respected rock and blues guitarist, both as a solo artist and with several groups, Rick Derringer gave us the bubblegum anthem "Hang On Sloopy" and the FM staple "Rock & Roll, Hoochie Koo."
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A sought-after producer and respected rock and blues guitarist, both as a solo artist and with several groups, Rick Derringer gave us the bubblegum anthem "Hang On Sloopy" and the FM staple "Rock & Roll, Hoochie Koo."
www.allmusic.com/artist/rick-...
May 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Rick Derringer, 1947-2025
A sought-after producer and respected rock and blues guitarist, both as a solo artist and with several groups, Rick Derringer gave us the bubblegum anthem "Hang On Sloopy" and the FM staple "Rock & Roll, Hoochie Koo."
www.allmusic.com/artist/rick-...
A sought-after producer and respected rock and blues guitarist, both as a solo artist and with several groups, Rick Derringer gave us the bubblegum anthem "Hang On Sloopy" and the FM staple "Rock & Roll, Hoochie Koo."
www.allmusic.com/artist/rick-...
Mike Peters, 1959-2025
Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Mike Peters, the Alarm parlayed robust, folk-inspired rock anthems into an eight-year, five-album career.
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Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Mike Peters, the Alarm parlayed robust, folk-inspired rock anthems into an eight-year, five-album career.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Mike Peters, 1959-2025
Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Mike Peters, the Alarm parlayed robust, folk-inspired rock anthems into an eight-year, five-album career.
www.allmusic.com/artist/the-a...
Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Mike Peters, the Alarm parlayed robust, folk-inspired rock anthems into an eight-year, five-album career.
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Clem Burke, 1955-2025
Longtime fixture of the new wave scene and founding member of Blondie, drummer Clem Burke propelled the band with his unique blend of punk, reggae, and disco beats on hits like Call Me, The Tide Is High, Atomic, and Heart Of Glass.
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Longtime fixture of the new wave scene and founding member of Blondie, drummer Clem Burke propelled the band with his unique blend of punk, reggae, and disco beats on hits like Call Me, The Tide Is High, Atomic, and Heart Of Glass.
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April 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Clem Burke, 1955-2025
Longtime fixture of the new wave scene and founding member of Blondie, drummer Clem Burke propelled the band with his unique blend of punk, reggae, and disco beats on hits like Call Me, The Tide Is High, Atomic, and Heart Of Glass.
www.allmusic.com/artist/clem-...
Longtime fixture of the new wave scene and founding member of Blondie, drummer Clem Burke propelled the band with his unique blend of punk, reggae, and disco beats on hits like Call Me, The Tide Is High, Atomic, and Heart Of Glass.
www.allmusic.com/artist/clem-...
Michael Hurley, 1941-2025
Esoteric folk revivalist and cohort of the Holy Modal Rounders, Hurley maintained the classic itinerant folk lifestyle throughout his career. Have Moicy!
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Esoteric folk revivalist and cohort of the Holy Modal Rounders, Hurley maintained the classic itinerant folk lifestyle throughout his career. Have Moicy!
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April 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Michael Hurley, 1941-2025
Esoteric folk revivalist and cohort of the Holy Modal Rounders, Hurley maintained the classic itinerant folk lifestyle throughout his career. Have Moicy!
www.allmusic.com/artist/micha...
Esoteric folk revivalist and cohort of the Holy Modal Rounders, Hurley maintained the classic itinerant folk lifestyle throughout his career. Have Moicy!
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Roy Ayers, 1940-2025
A progressive jazz vibraphone player who successfully bridged jazz and funk and inspired scores of hip-hop producers, Ayers will be remembered for his enduring classic "Everybody Loves the Sunshine."
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A progressive jazz vibraphone player who successfully bridged jazz and funk and inspired scores of hip-hop producers, Ayers will be remembered for his enduring classic "Everybody Loves the Sunshine."
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March 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Roy Ayers, 1940-2025
A progressive jazz vibraphone player who successfully bridged jazz and funk and inspired scores of hip-hop producers, Ayers will be remembered for his enduring classic "Everybody Loves the Sunshine."
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A progressive jazz vibraphone player who successfully bridged jazz and funk and inspired scores of hip-hop producers, Ayers will be remembered for his enduring classic "Everybody Loves the Sunshine."
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Angie Stone, 1961-2025
A singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, prolific songwriter, arranger, hip-hop pioneer and neo-soul catalyst whose career was studded by two gold albums (Black Diamond, Mahogany Soul) and three Grammy-nominated performances.
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A singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, prolific songwriter, arranger, hip-hop pioneer and neo-soul catalyst whose career was studded by two gold albums (Black Diamond, Mahogany Soul) and three Grammy-nominated performances.
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March 2, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Angie Stone, 1961-2025
A singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, prolific songwriter, arranger, hip-hop pioneer and neo-soul catalyst whose career was studded by two gold albums (Black Diamond, Mahogany Soul) and three Grammy-nominated performances.
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A singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, prolific songwriter, arranger, hip-hop pioneer and neo-soul catalyst whose career was studded by two gold albums (Black Diamond, Mahogany Soul) and three Grammy-nominated performances.
www.allmusic.com/artist/angie...