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Dec 28, 2015: Tributes for Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister

Almost immediately after his passing, many rock icons took to social media to pay their respects

Dec 27, 2016: Carrie Fisher Tributes From Her ‘Star Wars’ Family

Tributes to Princess Leia were made by her Star Wars family: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C3PO, Lando Calrissian and their creator.

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Dylan, Byrds’ McGuinn, Hillman Say Farewell to Petty

Among Tom Petty’s major influences were the Byrds, whose Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman paid him tribute. Also, a short and sweet note from Dylan

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Tom Petty Tributes Pour In From Rock Stars, Fans

He is being mourned by his fellow musicians, each of whom was touched by the humanity expressed in his songwriting. A sampling of some of the best

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Musicians React to Deadly Concert Shooting

In the immediate aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in US history at a country concert in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, musicians expressed their grief for the victims

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Steven Tyler Denies Having a Heart Attack or Seizure

After news reports claimed that Aerosmith’s tour cancellation were due to its frontman having suffered a seizure, Tyler called it “creative speculation”

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Tim Buckley Exclusive Premiere: Live ‘Buzzin’ Fly’

Listen to a previously unreleased live track by the great singer-songwriter, from one of two new packages being released by Manifesto Records on Oct. 13!