Christopher North, Ambrosia founding keyboardist, dies
Christopher North, Ambrosia’s founding keyboardist, has died at 75, the band said Monday on their Facebook page. Cause not disclosed; band paid tribute.
Category: Musicians
Ross Friedman, Dictators/Manowar Guitarist, Dies of ALS
Ross “The Boss” Friedman, 72, guitarist for The Dictators and Manowar, died after battling ALS. His death was announced March 27; fans and family paid tribute.
Patsy Cline, Brian Jones: 1960s music icons, tragically
Patsy Cline died in a 1963 plane crash; Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones died in 1969. Both deaths marked two of the 1960s’ darkest moments for music fans.
Gordon Stoker, Jordanaires Tenor, Remembered on March 27
Gordon Stoker, Jordanaires tenor who sang with Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves, died March 27, 2013 at 88. Remembering his service and musical legacy.
Erol Köse, Turkish producer, dies after 16th-floor fall
Erol Köse, 61, has died after falling from the 16th floor in Istanbul. Authorities have opened an investigation; autopsy and forensic procedures are pending.
Merle Haggard, Sidney Bechet, Mel Street: Died on Birthdays
Merle Haggard, Sidney Bechet and Mel Street each died on their birthdays. Ages, dates and confirmed causes are noted.
Bernie Lynch, Eurogliders guitarist, dies after cancer
Bernie Lynch, 65, guitarist and songwriter of Eurogliders, died in Perth on March 12 after a battle with throat cancer. Bandmates and fans have paid tribute.
Wayne Perkins, Alabama Guitarist, Dies After Stroke at 74
Wayne Perkins, 74, Alabama guitarist who worked with Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Rolling Stones, died in a Birmingham hospital after a March 1 stroke, his brother says.
Phil Campbell, Motorhead guitarist, dies after operation
Phil Anthony Campbell, Motorhead guitarist, has died aged 64 after a long battle in intensive care following a major operation. Family asks for privacy.
Prince Rogers Nelson, music icon, dies — fentanyl poisoning
Prince Rogers Nelson, 57, died April 21, 2016 at Paisley Park. Medical exam listed accidental fentanyl toxicity. Timeline, investigation and tributes detailed.
Greg Brown, Cake guitarist, dies after brief illness
Greg Brown, founding guitarist of 1990s rock band Cake, has died after a brief illness. Band announced his passing Feb. 7; fans paid tribute to his ‘masterful’ playing.
Fred Smith, Blondie founding bassist, dies after illness
Fred Smith, founding Blondie bassist and Television member, has died aged 77 after a long illness. Bandmates and fellow musicians have paid tribute.