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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
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…
Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, Dead at 80
Drummer for the Rolling Stones for over 50 years, Charlie Watts, has died. The founding member of the British rock…
Don Everly, 1937-2021
Don Everly, the remaining half of the iconic Everly Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. Together with his…
Biz Markie: Hip Hop’s Lovable Unsung Hero
We lost one of hip hop’s pioneering crossover stars on Friday, July 16. Hailed as the “Clown Prince of hip hop,”…
Bread, Ribs, Hundred Dollar Bills: Remembering Prodigy
In an industry filled with chicanery, few have been as authentic as the late Prodigy. Born, Albert Johnson, the…
Phil DiRe, Influential Founder of Buffalo Jazz Ensemble, Dies at 80
Phil DiRe, founder of the Buffalo Jazz Ensemble, died on May 26 at the age of 80. Influencing the lives of many,…
Samuel E. Wright, Tony Nominee and Founder of Hudson Valley Conservatory, dies at…
Samuel E Wright, found of the Hudson Valley Conservatory, voice of Sebastian the crab in 1989's The Little…
