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In memoriam of musicians and artists from across New York, with obituaries paying tribute to their legacy and highlighting their place in NYS Music history
Phil Lesh, Founding Member and Bassist of the Grateful Dead, Dead at 84
In a statement posted to his official Instagram account, it has been announced that Phil Lesh has passed away at…
Remembering Mister Cee The Finisher, One of Hip Hop’s Great Connectors
In the formative years of hip hop, where the DJ reigned supreme, skill was the only testament to success. And if…
James Casey, Saxophonist for Trey Anastasio Band, Dead at 40 from Colon Cancer
With profound sadness, we report that James Casey, who played saxophone in Trey Anastasio Band, Lettuce and Billy…
New York Musical Icon Tony Bennett Dead at 96
New York's own Tony Bennett, one of the most awarded singers of his generation, has passed away at age 96. His…
In Memoriam: Buffalo Jazz Vocalist Mary McMahon
The jazz scene in Western New York lost a legend last month, with the passing of vocalist Mary McMahon. A staple…
De La Soul is From the Soul: Remembering Trugoy
When TMZ first reported on February 12 that De La Soul's Dave "Trugoy the Dove" Jolicoeur had passed away, there…
Burt Bacharach, Famed Pop Composer, Dies at 94
Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished pop composers of the 20th century, having created 52 top 40 hits,…
The life of Television frontman, Tom Verlaine
Songwriter, singer and guitarist Tom Verlaine embodied the ideals of punk in more ways than one. From turning down…
Long Time Gone: David Crosby dies at 81
David Crosby, a founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, died today at age 81. A key…
In Memory of Jeff Beck (1944-2023)
Not many musicians have the chops to replace Eric Clapton, nor the “stones” to turn down Mick Jagger, but…
Legendary Guitarist Jeff Beck dead following Brief Illness
Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, who played with the Yardbirds, was named one of the top 5 guitarists of all-time by…
James Rado, Co-Creator of iconic “Hair” musical, dead at 90
Playwright James Rado, best-known as the co-author and lead actor in iconic, counter-culture Broadway musical,…
Country-Roots musician Jim Miller Passes Away Unexpectedly
Guitarist, songwriter, and singer Jim Miller of the band Western Centuries passed away…
Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters Drummer, Dies Suddenly at 50
Taylor Hawkins, the drummer for the Foo Fighters, died unexpectedly at 50 years old. A statement released on the…
Ronnie Spector, Lead Singer Of The Ronettes, Dead At 78
Ronnie Spector, the lead singer of the Ronettes, has died at 78 after a battle with cancer.
Ronnie…
Michael Lang, Woodstock Co-Founder, Dead at Age 77
Michael Lang, Woodstock Music and Arts Festival co-founder, and promoter of the 1994 and 1999 editions, has died…
Farewell Steve Trimboli, Impresario Behind NYC’s Beloved Scrap Bar and Goodbye…
Ahh, the morning social media tune-in (sigh). It’s increasingly filled with the kind of news you really don’t want…
Stephen Sondheim, Legendary Broadway Composer, Dead At 91
Stephen Sondheim, one of the most iconic figures in musical theatre history, has died in his home at the age of…
Joanne Shenandoah, Native American Musical Matriarch, NAMA and Grammy Award…
Joanne Shenandoah, a native of the Oneida Indian Nation who became a world-renowned singer and peace activist, has…
Tony Falco, Impresario Behind Hudson Valley’s Long-Running Falcon, Passes Away
Hudson Valley lost one of its most tireless champions of music with the passing of Tony Falco, the face behind one…