Dead Rock Stars
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deadrockstars honor and pay tribute to music's rock stars, of all eras and all genres.
deadrockstars honor and pay tribute to music's rock stars, of all eras and all genres.
John Charles Lodge
His moodiness emerged July 20, 1943 and receded October 10, 2025
His moodiness emerged July 20, 1943 and receded October 10, 2025
October 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
John Charles Lodge
His moodiness emerged July 20, 1943 and receded October 10, 2025
His moodiness emerged July 20, 1943 and receded October 10, 2025
September 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
July 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#drshonors Peter Green
passed away on this day in 2020 (July 25)
Fleetwood Mac founder Green was a major figure in the British blues movement.
Along with the other members of Fleetwood Mac, Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
youtu.be/YoasUjXBkm8?...
passed away on this day in 2020 (July 25)
Fleetwood Mac founder Green was a major figure in the British blues movement.
Along with the other members of Fleetwood Mac, Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
youtu.be/YoasUjXBkm8?...
July 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#drshonors Peter Green
passed away on this day in 2020 (July 25)
Fleetwood Mac founder Green was a major figure in the British blues movement.
Along with the other members of Fleetwood Mac, Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
youtu.be/YoasUjXBkm8?...
passed away on this day in 2020 (July 25)
Fleetwood Mac founder Green was a major figure in the British blues movement.
Along with the other members of Fleetwood Mac, Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
youtu.be/YoasUjXBkm8?...
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (December 12, 1937 – July 17, 2025), known professionally as Connie Francis, was a pop singer, actress, and top-charting female vocalist of the late 1950s and early 1960s. She was estimated to have sold more than 200 million records worldwide.
July 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (December 12, 1937 – July 17, 2025), known professionally as Connie Francis, was a pop singer, actress, and top-charting female vocalist of the late 1950s and early 1960s. She was estimated to have sold more than 200 million records worldwide.
born Jacob Gershwine
September 26, 1898
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York
Part of the Lost Generation
George Gershwin was a "song plugger" from the age of 15, his first big hit was the song "Swanee" with words by Irving Caesar.
"Rhapsody in Blue" in 1924,
He Died: July 11, 1937 (aged 38)
#gershwin
September 26, 1898
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York
Part of the Lost Generation
George Gershwin was a "song plugger" from the age of 15, his first big hit was the song "Swanee" with words by Irving Caesar.
"Rhapsody in Blue" in 1924,
He Died: July 11, 1937 (aged 38)
#gershwin
July 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
born Jacob Gershwine
September 26, 1898
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York
Part of the Lost Generation
George Gershwin was a "song plugger" from the age of 15, his first big hit was the song "Swanee" with words by Irving Caesar.
"Rhapsody in Blue" in 1924,
He Died: July 11, 1937 (aged 38)
#gershwin
September 26, 1898
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York
Part of the Lost Generation
George Gershwin was a "song plugger" from the age of 15, his first big hit was the song "Swanee" with words by Irving Caesar.
"Rhapsody in Blue" in 1924,
He Died: July 11, 1937 (aged 38)
#gershwin
Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins picked his way onto the sceneJune 20, 1924 and strummed his last June 30, 2001
Known as "Mister Guitar" and "the Country Gentleman"
Time".
Primarily a guitarist, he also played the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and ukulele, and occasionally sang.
Known as "Mister Guitar" and "the Country Gentleman"
Time".
Primarily a guitarist, he also played the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and ukulele, and occasionally sang.
June 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins picked his way onto the sceneJune 20, 1924 and strummed his last June 30, 2001
Known as "Mister Guitar" and "the Country Gentleman"
Time".
Primarily a guitarist, he also played the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and ukulele, and occasionally sang.
Known as "Mister Guitar" and "the Country Gentleman"
Time".
Primarily a guitarist, he also played the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and ukulele, and occasionally sang.
he Who bass player John Entwistle passed away on this day in 2002 (June 27)
Without question one of the greatest rock bass players in music history,
#drshonors #johnentwistle
Without question one of the greatest rock bass players in music history,
#drshonors #johnentwistle
June 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
he Who bass player John Entwistle passed away on this day in 2002 (June 27)
Without question one of the greatest rock bass players in music history,
#drshonors #johnentwistle
Without question one of the greatest rock bass players in music history,
#drshonors #johnentwistle
Remembering Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996)
Her break came when she was 17, at an amateur night at the Apollo Theater.
#ellafitzgerald
Her break came when she was 17, at an amateur night at the Apollo Theater.
#ellafitzgerald
June 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Remembering Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996)
Her break came when she was 17, at an amateur night at the Apollo Theater.
#ellafitzgerald
Her break came when she was 17, at an amateur night at the Apollo Theater.
#ellafitzgerald
Harry Nilsson
Harry Edward Nilsson III entered Brooklyn on June 15, 1941 and left too soon January 15, 1994. sometimes credited as Nilsson, was an American singer-songwriter who hung out and collaborated with The Beatles, reached the peak of his success in the early 1970s
Harry Edward Nilsson III entered Brooklyn on June 15, 1941 and left too soon January 15, 1994. sometimes credited as Nilsson, was an American singer-songwriter who hung out and collaborated with The Beatles, reached the peak of his success in the early 1970s
June 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Harry Nilsson
Harry Edward Nilsson III entered Brooklyn on June 15, 1941 and left too soon January 15, 1994. sometimes credited as Nilsson, was an American singer-songwriter who hung out and collaborated with The Beatles, reached the peak of his success in the early 1970s
Harry Edward Nilsson III entered Brooklyn on June 15, 1941 and left too soon January 15, 1994. sometimes credited as Nilsson, was an American singer-songwriter who hung out and collaborated with The Beatles, reached the peak of his success in the early 1970s
Sylvester Stewart
March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025 musician, songwriter, and record producer.
As frontman for Sly and the Family Stone he played a critical role in the development of funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s.
March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025 musician, songwriter, and record producer.
As frontman for Sly and the Family Stone he played a critical role in the development of funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s.
June 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Sylvester Stewart
March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025 musician, songwriter, and record producer.
As frontman for Sly and the Family Stone he played a critical role in the development of funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s.
March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025 musician, songwriter, and record producer.
As frontman for Sly and the Family Stone he played a critical role in the development of funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s.
Brian Douglas Wilson
June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025
Musician, songwriter, singer, record producer, Beach Boy
Just 9 days short of 83.
June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025
Musician, songwriter, singer, record producer, Beach Boy
Just 9 days short of 83.
June 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Brian Douglas Wilson
June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025
Musician, songwriter, singer, record producer, Beach Boy
Just 9 days short of 83.
June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025
Musician, songwriter, singer, record producer, Beach Boy
Just 9 days short of 83.
Ellas Bates McDaniel
Pioneering Rock Guitarist
Iconic
Influential in the development of rock and roll and rhythm and blues in the 1950s.
Passed June 2, 2008
Born: December 30, 1928
Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, USA
Pioneering Rock Guitarist
Iconic
Influential in the development of rock and roll and rhythm and blues in the 1950s.
Passed June 2, 2008
Born: December 30, 1928
Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, USA
June 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Ellas Bates McDaniel
Pioneering Rock Guitarist
Iconic
Influential in the development of rock and roll and rhythm and blues in the 1950s.
Passed June 2, 2008
Born: December 30, 1928
Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, USA
Pioneering Rock Guitarist
Iconic
Influential in the development of rock and roll and rhythm and blues in the 1950s.
Passed June 2, 2008
Born: December 30, 1928
Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, USA
Effin' Birds always has the right thing to say
May 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Effin' Birds always has the right thing to say
Coleman Randolph Hawkins
Blew in November 21, 1904 blew out May 19, 1969, nicknamed "Hawk" and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. One of the first prominent jazz musicians on his instrument,
Blew in November 21, 1904 blew out May 19, 1969, nicknamed "Hawk" and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. One of the first prominent jazz musicians on his instrument,
May 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Coleman Randolph Hawkins
Blew in November 21, 1904 blew out May 19, 1969, nicknamed "Hawk" and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. One of the first prominent jazz musicians on his instrument,
Blew in November 21, 1904 blew out May 19, 1969, nicknamed "Hawk" and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. One of the first prominent jazz musicians on his instrument,
According to sources who spoke to The Wall Street Journal, Trump hopes to have the plane by early fall and regularly checks in with the company for updates.
May 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
According to sources who spoke to The Wall Street Journal, Trump hopes to have the plane by early fall and regularly checks in with the company for updates.
#drshonors Bob Marley
11 May 1981, Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley died aged 36. Marley had the 1981 single 'No Woman No Cry', . The compilation album, Legend, released in 1984, is the best-selling reggae album ever with sales of more than 20 million copies.
11 May 1981, Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley died aged 36. Marley had the 1981 single 'No Woman No Cry', . The compilation album, Legend, released in 1984, is the best-selling reggae album ever with sales of more than 20 million copies.
May 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
#drshonors Bob Marley
11 May 1981, Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley died aged 36. Marley had the 1981 single 'No Woman No Cry', . The compilation album, Legend, released in 1984, is the best-selling reggae album ever with sales of more than 20 million copies.
11 May 1981, Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley died aged 36. Marley had the 1981 single 'No Woman No Cry', . The compilation album, Legend, released in 1984, is the best-selling reggae album ever with sales of more than 20 million copies.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) Jazz upright bassist, pianist, composer, bandleader, and author. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history,
#drshonors #charlesmingus
#drshonors #charlesmingus
April 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) Jazz upright bassist, pianist, composer, bandleader, and author. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history,
#drshonors #charlesmingus
#drshonors #charlesmingus