RIP - Music related

[Unsomnambulist]

Sinead O'Connor's cause of death revealed months after sudden passing

A London coroner's office has revealed the results of its autopsy on Irish musician and activist Sinead O'Connor.

www.wptv.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

Les McCann obituary

American jazz musician whose popular blues and gospel-inspired sounds were later sampled by a host of rap artists

www.theguardian.com

 

[axolotl]

Les McCann obituary

American jazz musician whose popular blues and gospel-inspired sounds were later sampled by a host of rap artists

www.theguardian.com

Should someone tell Eddie Harris?

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Mary Weiss, lead singer off girl group The Shangri Las has died

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/19/1225771790/mary-weiss-shangri-las-death

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Inside Pitchfork's absorption into GQ

At least 12 staffers were laid off, three people involved in the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they said the situation was still fluid.

www.wbaltv.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

Melanie, Singer Who Performed at Woodstock and Topped Charts With ‘Brand New Key,’ Dies at 76

Melanie, the singer who performed at Woodstock and had pop hits with 'Brand New Key' and 'Lay Down,' has died at age 76.

variety.com

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson mourns death of wife Melinda Ledbetter: 'She was my savior'

Melinda Ledbetter, longtime wife of Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson, has died, Wilson revealed in an emotional post on social media Tuesday.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Chita Rivera, pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

The Broadway star first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."

www.wptv.com

 

[Nickyboy]

 

[axolotl]

^ I drove my Chevy to the levee.

I was only 5 1/2 at the time.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1753881729520042475

 

[Nickyboy]

^ I just yelled out "holy shit!!!" not for the fact that he died, but number of progeny!! Day-um!!

 

[Ojai Sam]

Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson mourns death of wife Melinda Ledbetter: 'She was my savior'

Melinda Ledbetter, longtime wife of Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson, has died, Wilson revealed in an emotional post on social media Tuesday.

www.usatoday.com

I had the opportunity to work with briefly with Melinda and Brian after his time of troubles had come to a close. She was totally delightful, shining a bright light that illuminated every corner of his life.

 

[axolotl]

Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis

Sometimes a polarizing figure in country music, Toby Keith broke out in the 1990s, crafting an identity around his pro-American swagger.

apnews.com

P. S. I regret that I am not incredibly sad.

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[Nickyboy]

Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis

Sometimes a polarizing figure in country music, Toby Keith broke out in the 1990s, crafting an identity around his pro-American swagger.

apnews.com

P. S. I regret that I am not incredibly sad.

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I know his name, but couldn't tell you one thing he sang. Still, 62.....damn.

 

[Nickyboy]

One-hit wonder, Mojo Nixon, gone at 66: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/arts/music/mojo-nixon-dead.html

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Damo Suzuki, Singer in Experimental German Group Can, Dies at 74

Damo Suzuki, the Japanese-born singer for legendary German experimental group Can, has died. He was 74.

www.billboard.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra, dies at age 88

World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa has died of heart failure at his home in Tokyo, his management office said Friday. He was 88.

apnews.com

 

[axolotl]

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra, dies at age 88

World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa has died of heart failure at his home in Tokyo, his management office said Friday. He was 88.

apnews.com

His version of Scheherazade is the first one I ever heard and, as such, is imprinted on my consciousness.

 

[Ojai Sam]

Roni Stoneman passes - Bluegrass Today

Roni Stoneman, banjo player with The Stonemans, who played the iconic Hee-Haw character, Ida Lee Nagger, died yesterday evening at 85 years of age.

bluegrasstoday.com