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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
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…
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…