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It’s been a bit longer and somewhat stranger trip than we expected along the way from inception to fruition. And a rather steep learning curve at times. But now that we’ve flipped the switch and gone live on June 12,
Read MoreLinkin Park, STP Singer Chester Bennington, Dead
The singer was close with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell who passed in May. He took his life on what would have been Cornell’s 53rd birthday
Read MoreChris Cornell Helped Create a Rock Genre
The Soundgarden songwriter/vocalist/guitarist, was one of the architects of the grunge movement. He was found dead in Detroit following a May 17, 2017 gig
Read MoreAllan Holdsworth, Fusion/Prog Guitar Great, Dies
A masterful guitarist who served as an inspiration to Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Neal Schon, Alex Lifeson and others, has passed.
Read MoreAutograph Drummer Keni Richards Dead at 60
Remember “Turn on the Radio”? They were one of the MTV-era metal breakout bands from L.A. in the early ’80s and he was their original drummer. RIP.
Read MoreLonnie Brooks, Chicago Blues Great, Dead at 83
The Grammy-nominated artist who combined Chicago blues, rock ’n’ roll, Memphis soul, swampy Louisiana grooves and country has passed.
Read MoreSib Hashian, Original Boston Drummer, Dies at 67
The drummer who played on Boston’s smash debut album and its followup collapsed and passed away while performing on a rock legends cruise ship.
Read MoreChuck Berry, Rock ‘n’ Roll Giant, Dies at 90
He was the poet laureate of rock ‘n’ roll, responsible for so much of the lyrical direction and guitar language of the music. One of the giants, gone at 90.
Read MoreJames Cotton, Blues Harmonica Legend, Dies at 81
He began playing blues harp at age 9 and became one of the masters of the instrument, with more than 30 albums and countless guest appearances to his name.
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