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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…
Rochester’s Phil Naro Passes at Age 63
The rock world lost a star this week. Rochester native Phil Naro succumbed to a battle with cancer on Sunday…
In Memoriam: Bassist Tony Markellis
Tony Markellis, a Saratoga Springs resident for more than four decades, and co-founding member of Trey Anastasio…
Shock G, co-founder of Digital Underground, dead at 57
Shock G, founder of West-coast hip hop group, Digital Underground, has passed away. Best known for the group's…
A Tribute to Legendary Rapper DMX, Dead at 50
“X Gon’ Give it to Ya!”
An iconic song title and hook from a rapper whose career was made off of distinction.…
Remembering Malcolm Cecil, Synth Pioneer and Stevie Wonder Producer
On March 28, the music world, and the Hudson Valley’s close knit community of music makers, lost another great…
Prince Markie Dee of The Fat Boys Passes Away at 52
Mark Morales, known as Prince Markie Dee and a founding member of hip-hop/ rap group The Fat Boys, passed away at…
Jazz Piano Legend Chick Corea, Dead at 79
Chick Corea, a legend behind the keys, who fused jazz piano with numerous styles of music, has died. He was an…
Duke Bootee, Pioneer, Musician and Co-Writer of ‘The Message,’ Passes Away
Hip Hop Legend, Edward Fletcher, known professionally as, Duke Bootee, has passed away from what has been…
Sylvain Sylvain of New York Dolls Dies at 69 from Cancer
New York Dolls' rhythm guitarists, Sylvain Sylvain died Wednesday after a two and a half year battle with cancer.…
Phil Spector, producer, ‘Wall of Sound’ Creator, Dies in Jail at 81
One of the most notable music producers of the 20th century, Phil Spector, has died. Spector had been serving a…
Howard Johnson, Jazz Tuba Legend and SNL Band Founder, Passes Away at Age 79
Howard Johnson, renowned tuba player, founder of the original Saturday Night Live Band and a musical mainstay of…
Roger Berlind, Broadway Producer and Winner of 25 Tonys, Dead at 90
Roger Berlind, a producer or co-producer of more than 100 plays and musicals on Broadway, including hits The Book…
Leslie West of Mountain dies at 75 from Cardiac Arrest
Guitarist Leslie West, heavy metal pioneer and Mountain frontman, has died at age 75. With hits including…
Rita Houston, WFUV Program Director, Dies at 59
Longtime WFUV radio station program director and curator, Rita Houston, has solemnly passed away. A renowned DJ…
Greenwich-born Country Singer Hal Ketchum Dies at 67
The late, great Hal Ketchum passed away at 67 years of age Monday night. A social media post from his wife…
