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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
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Remembers Former Drummer Nick Menza
During Sunday night of the first-ever Rock 'N Derby, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine asked the crowd for a moment…
Pop Icon Prince Died at 57
Pop icon and acclaimed musician Prince has died at the age of 57 at his home in Minnesota.
Police were called to…
Country Music Mourns Legendary Star, Merle Haggard
On April 6, 2016, the country music world lost one of the truly great trail blazing musicians of our generation.…
A Tribe Called Quest Founding Member Phife Dawg Dies At 45
It was a sad day in the hip-hop community this week. Founding member of A Tribe Called Quest and rapper Malik…
Beatles Producer George Martin Dies
Sir George Martin, producer and "fifth member" of The Beatles, has died at the age of 90.
Late Tuesday night,…
The Country Music Community Mourns One of Their Most Beloved As Joey Feek Passes
It is with a heavy heart that NYS Music reports Joey Feek has passed away today from cervical cancer. In her…
Country Music Says Goodbye to the Legendary ‘Southern Gentleman’,…
Country music bid a sad farewell to the one they called 'The Southern Gentleman," Sonny James (James Hugh Loden).…
Maurice White, Founder of Earth, Wind and Fire, Dead at 74
Yet another Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has passed. Maurice White, founding member of soul legends Earth, Wind and…
Jefferson Airplane’s Signe Anderson Ettlin Dies at 74
Jefferson Airplane's first female vocalist, Signe Anderson Ettlin, passed away a week ago at her home in Beaverton,…
Jefferson Airplane’s Paul Kantner Dies at 74
Iconic San Francisco musician Paul Kantner died Thursday, Jan. 28, of multiple organ failure and septic shock.
A…
Glenn Frey, Founding Member of Eagles, Dies at 67
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New…
David Bowie Dead at Age 69
Legendary singer, songwriter, and actor David Bowie is dead, as of Sunday night, at the age of 69. With a career…
Natalie Cole, an Unforgettable Songbird, Passes at the Age of 65
As the year comes to a close, so does the music of one of America's most loved musicians. On Dec. 31, 2015, Natalie…
Specials Drummer John Bradbury Passed Away
John Bradbury, drummer of legendary ska band The Specials, died on Monday, Dec. 28 at the age of 62.
Bradbury was…
Country Singer Craig Strickland Found Dead
UPDATE 1/4/16: Craig Strickland was found dead today. Here's the post from the Ponca City News:
The body of…
Lemmy Dead at 70
Lemmy, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, the legendary frontman of iconic metal band Motorhead, died Monday at his home in…
Nick Alexander, Merchandise Manager for Eagles of Death Metal and Music Journalist…
As the details begin to unfold as to who has laid claim to the senseless acts of violence in Paris Friday, November…
Thomas Ayad, Mercury Records Executive, Among Paris Concert Casualties
In the wake of Friday's attacks in Paris, the identities of the victims are being released. NYS Music previously…
Original Motorhead Drummer Phil ‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor Dies at 61
Original Motorhead drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor died Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the age of 61 after a lengthy…
Allen Toussaint, New Orleans Royalty, Dies at 77
Legendary New Orleans composer and pianist Allen Toussaint has died from an apparent heart attack at his hotel…