Tag "classic rock"
Charles Bradley, Soul Music Revivalist, Dead at 68
He was nearly 50 when he turned professional, channeling his lifelong love of vintage soul music into a career reviving that classic sound
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Guy Villari, Original ‘Barbara Ann’ Singer, Dies at 75
If you’re a fan of the Beach Boys, you know their best-selling cover. The singer who had the original hit, with his group the Regents, has passed.
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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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Classic Rock Pics Show in Woodstock
Classic rock pics were on display at an exhibit in Woodstock NY that featured images from many well known photographers
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Aussie Rocker Courtney Barnett Intros Art Line (Update)
Apparently, singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett isn’t one to be complacent. After (finally) releasing her debut full-length earlier this year, Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit (via Mom + Pop Music in the U.S.) to rave reviews, the
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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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