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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
Gail Zappa Passes at the Age of 70
Gail Zappa, born Adelaide Gail Sloatman, has passed away. According to a release from the Zappa Family Trust, Gail …
REO Speedwagon and Fans Mourn Loss of Gary Richrath
On September 13, 2015, REO Speedwagon's friend, band mate, and creative collaborator, Gary Richrath unexpectedly…
Legendary Yes Bassist Chris Squire Has Passed On
Dynamic bassist, vocalist and founding member of Yes, Chris Squire succumbed to leukemia this morning in his…
Ornette Coleman – March 9, 1930 – June 11, 2015
Ornette Coleman passed away on Thursday, June 11 in Manhattan at the age of 85 as a result of cardiac…
RIP Blues Legend B.B. King
Blues legend B.B. King, who influenced generations of blues musicians with his signature guitar sound, has died at…
Ben E. King passes away at 76
The music community has suffered a great loss with the passing of R&B legend, Ben E King. King passed away on…
Percy Sledge Dead at 73
Legendary R&B and soul singer Percy Sledge who is best known for the classic "When a Man Loves a Women" passed…
Legendary Singer Joe Cocker Dead at 70
Singer-songwriter Joe Cocker passed away today at the age of 70. It is believed he succumbed to Lung Cancer in his…
Rapper’s Lament: Big Bank Hank Dead at 57
Big Bank Hank, original member of the legendary hip-hop group The Sugarhill Gang passed away today due to…
Rick Rosas, Longtime Neil Young Bassist Dead at 65
Rick Rosas who had a long career playing with the likes of Crosby Stills, Nash and Young, Joe Walsh, Jerry Lee…
Wayne Static Dead at 48
Nineties industrial metal band Static-X's front man, Wayne Static recently passed away in his sleep suddenly at…
Jack Bruce, Singer and Bassist for Cream, dies at 71
Jack Bruce, singer and bassist for the legendary band Cream, has passed away at the age of 71. His family confirmed…
Robin Williams 1951 – 2014
One of our writers approached the editorial staff on Monday morning about writing a preview for a local comedy…
Albany Blues Musician and Teacher, Tom Healey is Dead
Albany blues musician and Albany High teacher, Tom Healey, died unexpectedly Monday, according to several news…
Country Bids Farewell To Living Legend – George Strait
George Strait, also known to the music world as the "King of Country", closes out his 33-year career of touring…
Devo’s Bob Casale Dead At 61
The metal and hard rock community received the news on Monday, February 17th, that Devo's Bob Casale died of heart…
In Memory of Doc Watson, 1923-2012
Sad news in the folk and bluegrass music world, as 7-time Grammy winner Arthel Lane 'Doc' Watson passed away due to…
Coroner Confirms GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot Cause of Death
"The Smoot family and Slave Pit Inc. released a statement regarding the official cause of death of guitarist Cory…