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What’s the latest info about about rock music and the most interesting and momentous events in its past? You can find it all here: breaking news, sales and airplay charts from the past, notable occasions, and our appreciations of recently departed artists and other musical figures of note
Grant Hart, Hüsker Dü Drummer/Singer, Dead at 56
The former member of the influential American punk/alternative trio has lost his battle with cancer. Bandmate Bob Mould called him “frighteningly talented.”
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Remembering Molly Hatchet Founder, Dave Hlubek
He founded the Southern Rock band in 1971 and was lead guitarist and co-writer of many songs including “Flirtin’ With Disaster”
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Linkin 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
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Chris 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
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Allan 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 More Molly Hatchet Bassist Banner Thomas Dies at 60
An early member of the Southern rock band, who played on their first four albums, and co-wrote their big hit “Flirtin’ With Disaster,” was still performing.
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Autograph 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.
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Lonnie 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.
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Sib 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.
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Chuck 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.
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