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Rena The Rockhistorygal
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Popular Music Memoirist & Walking Popular Music Historian - Affected greatly by the deaths of music figures regardless of genre plus incredibly passionate about the intersection of music and mental health! Also: #StillSanders
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Howie Klein, Top Executive at Sire and Reprise Records, DJ and Political Activist, Dies at 77
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Howie Klein, Top Executive at Sire and Reprise Records, DJ and Political Activist, Dies at 77
Howie Klein, a veteran music executive who was president of Reprise Records, a VP at Sire and co-founder of the 415 label, has died. He was 77.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
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Chris Rea: Driving Home for Christmas singer dies aged 74
A statement from his wife and two children says he
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December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Mick Abrahams, Original Jethro Tull Guitarist and Blodwyn Pig Founder, Dead at 82
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Original Jethro Tull Guitarist and Blodwyn Pig Founder Dead at 82
See what his replacement in Jethro Tull had to say about the "magnificent guitar player."
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December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Joe Ely, Texas Country-Rock Hero Who Grew His Fan Base Touring With the Clash, Dies at 78
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Joe Ely, Texas Country-Rock Hero Who Grew His Fan Base Touring With the Clash, Dies at 78
Joe Ely, the Lubbock-bred singer-songwriter who grew his country fan base into a broader one with big cosigns from the Clash and others, died at 78.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Tributes paid to This Is Spinal Tap and Stand By Me director Rob Reiner
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Tributes paid to This Is Spinal Tap and Stand By Me director Rob Reiner
"A true visionary titan and a lovely lovely person"
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December 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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"Everlasting Love” and “Bad Mama Jama” singer Carl Carlton dies at 72
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"Everlasting Love" and "Bad Mama Jama" singer Carl Carlton dies at 72
(December 14, 2025) He was a talented singer who created two timeless songs of very different styles – the smash hits “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked).” Tonig...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Abraham Quintanilla, Father and Manager of Music Icon Selena, Dies at 86
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Abraham Quintanilla, Father and Manager of Music Icon Selena, Dies at 86
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the father and longtime manager of Selena and a key figure in Tejano music, has died at 86.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Tetsu Yamauchi, Bassist For Free And Faces, Dies Aged 79
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Tetsu Yamauchi, Bassist For Free And Faces, Dies Aged 79
Tetsu Yamauchi, the Japanese bassist who played with Free and Faces and toured globally during the 1970s, has died at 79.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Legendary Tavares lead singer, Chubby Tavares, dies at age 80
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Legendary Tavares lead singer, Chubby Tavares, dies at age 80
Honor the birthday of Chubby Tavares, the soulful lead singer of the legendary group Tavares. Discover his contributions to classic R&B and disco with hits like "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel."
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December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Grammy-Nominated Opera Singer Jubilant Sykes Stabbed to Death Inside Home
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Grammy-Nominated Opera Singer Stabbed to Death Inside Home
Jubilant Sykes -- a Grammy-nominated opera singer -- was stabbed to death inside his L.A. home Monday -- and his son was arrested in connection with the murder, according to police.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Dies at 60
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Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Dies at 60
Raul Malo, the rich-voiced lead singer of country-rock vanguards the Mavericks, has died. He was 60.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84
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Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84
Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. & the MG's, Otis Redding, the Blues Brothers and many more, has died. He was 84.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Jimmy Cliff, Legendary Reggae Musician and Star of ‘The Harder They Come,’ Dies at 81
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Jimmy Cliff, Legendary Reggae Musician and Star of ‘The Harder They Come,’ Dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, singer, songwriter and star of 'The Harder They Come' and an ambassador for reggae music, has died. He was 81.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses bassist, dies at 63
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November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Legendary Prince-Affiliated Musician Jellybean Johnson Dead at 69
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Legendary Prince-Affiliated Musician Jellybean Johnson Dead at 69
Jellybean Johnson played drums in the Time, guitar in the Family and worked with Janet Jackson and others.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Todd Snider, Singer-Songwriter Who Captivated Americana Music Fans With Bracing Honesty and Wit, Dies at 59
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Todd Snider, Singer-Songwriter Who Captivated Americana Music Fans With Bracing Honesty and Wit, Dies at 59
Todd Snider, a singer-songwriter who was a longtime favorite of the Americana scene with his bracing honesty and wit, has died at age 59.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Cleto Escobedo III, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Bandleader, Dies at 59
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Cleto Escobedo III, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Bandleader, Dies at 59
Escobedo had been with the late night show since its start in 2003.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Former Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis dead at 74
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Former Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis dead at 74
Gilson Lavis, former drummer for the band Squeeze, has died. He was 74.Former Squeeze keyboardist Jools Holland confirmed the news Thursday in a Facebook post, writing, "I’m very sad to report that Gi...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Donna Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer, Dies at 78
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Donna Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer, Dies at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a vocalist for the Grateful Dead in the 1970s, has died. She was 78.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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R.I.P. former New Birth and LTD lead singer Leslie Wilson
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R.I.P. former New Birth and LTD lead singer Leslie Wilson
(October 30, 2025) We are sad to report the passing of one of the truly great, often unheralded voices of 70s and 80s R&B, Leslie Wilson, best known for his work as the expressive lead singer of the c...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Jazz Drummer Jack DeJohnette, Who Played with Miles Davis and Chick Corea, Dies at 83
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October 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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David Ball, of ‘Tainted Love’ Hitmakers Soft Cell, Dies at 66
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David Ball, of ‘Tainted Love’ Hitmakers Soft Cell, Dies at 66
David Ball, half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell, who enjoyed a massive and enduring 1980s hit with their cover of 'Tainted Love,' has died. He was 66.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies At 48
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Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies At 48
Limp Bizkit’s bassist and founding member Sam Rivers has died aged 48. Rivers was a key part of the band’s sound and legacy, performing on all albums since 1997’s Three Dollar Bill, Y’all.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Ace Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74
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Ace Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74
Paul 'Ace' Frehley, lead guitarist and cofounder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Kiss, has died. He was 74.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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D’Angelo, Grammy-Winning R&B Icon, Dies at 51
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D’Angelo, Grammy-Winning R&B Icon, Dies at 51
"The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life," his family said.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM