Ranking Roger dead: The Beat singer dies aged 56 after cancer diagnosis

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The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024

It was a murder case almost everyone had an opinion on. The last surviving original member of the iconic R&B group The Spinners, whose hits included “It’s a Shame,” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” and “The Rubberband Man.” Feb. 7. A pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser” and “Peter Gunn” helped …

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The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024

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1 month, 1 week ago

My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar found dead aged 44 in Tennessee home

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2 months ago

The '27 Club' is a MYTH: Untimely deaths of Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse at the same age were a 'coincidence', study claims

Daily Mail

Since the Seventies, the untimely deaths of influential musicians has led to a popular belief in the so-called '27 Club' phenomenon. Unfortunate members include Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and Janis Joplin, who all died at the same young age. Since the Seventies, the untimely deaths of influential musicians has led to a popular belief in the so-called '27 …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Duane Eddy, rock guitarist known for ‘Rebel Rouser,’ ‘Peter Gunn’ and ‘twang,’ dies at 86

LA Times

Duane Eddy, the guitarist whose signature twang can be heard in rock hits “Rebel Rouser” and “Peter Gunn,” died of cancer Tuesday. Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser” and “Peter Gunn” helped put the twang in early rock ’n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless other musicians, …

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11 months ago

Top cancer specialist says it’s time to rethink what stage 4 means

The Independent

Sixty years ago next month, in the Welsh town of Port Talbot, Chris Evans received his very first chemistry set for Christmas. With stage 4, genetically speaking, there may be hundreds of different cancer cells within a tumour, which then start to break away and spread around the body, squirming and burrowing into different parts.” open image in gallery Scientists …

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1 year, 3 months ago

My Mum, Your Dad viewers ‘absolutely heartbroken’ watching widower Roger’s search for love

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1 year, 4 months ago

WWE legend Terry Funk dies at 79, tributes pour in for the wrestling Icon

Hindustan Times

Terry Funk, the pioneer of the World Wrestling Entertainment and the WWE Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 79. Terry Funk, WWE Hall of Famer and pioneer, passes away at 79 Funk had an intriguing and remarkable career over five decades. The iconic WWE figure has secured multiple championship victories, encompassing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, the …

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1 year, 9 months ago

David Crosby died after contracting COVID-19, Graham Nash says

LA Times

Rock singer David Crosby died in January after contracting COVID-19, his longtime musical collaborator and friend Graham Nash said in a new interview. Speaking on an episode of the “Kyle Meredith With.” podcast released Friday, Nash said his former Crosby, Stills and Nash bandmate, who died Jan. 19 at age 81, had fallen ill while on his latest tour. But …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Johnny Depp, Eric Clapton and Sir Rod Stewart to perform at a Jeff Beck tribute concert

The Independent

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1 year, 10 months ago

Roger Daltrey says he’s finished the script for the Keith Moon documentary

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1 year, 11 months ago

Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at age 81

The Hindu

David Crosby, one of the most influential rock singers of the 1960s and ‘70s with the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young has died at the age of 81, Variety reported on Thursday, citing a statement from Crosby’s wife. Personally, Crosby was the embodiment of the credo “sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll,” and a 2014 Rolling Stone magazine …

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2 years ago

Terry Hall death: Elvis Costello and UB40 lead tributes to Specials frontman Terry Hall

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2 years, 1 month ago

Survivor contestant Roger Sexton dies at 76 following a long struggle with Lewy body dementia

Daily Mail

The Survivor contestant Roger Sexton has died at age 76. Sexton's family members confirmed Thursday that he died in late October at his daughter's home in Walla Walla, Washington, in the presence of family and caretakers following a long battle with dementia, according to TMZ. Reality contestant: Roger Sexton has died at 76 following a lengthy battle with dementia, his …

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2 years, 4 months ago

John Farnham's iconic songs storm the iTunes chart

Daily Mail

John Farnham's iconic back catalogue is storming up the iTunes chart as Aussies rush to download the stars many hits following his shock cancer diagnosis. John Farnham's iconic hits are storming up the iTunes chart following his shock cancer diagnosis It comes after Farnham's family issued a statement revealing his cancer battle on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the entertainment …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Taylor Hawkins death: Latest tributes after Foo Fighters drummer dies aged 50

The Independent

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3 years, 1 month ago

Astro death: UB40 star dies following ‘short illness’, aged 64

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3 years, 3 months ago

Former England, Liverpool forward Roger Hunt passes away aged 83

Firstpost

“We are mourning the passing of legendary former player Roger Hunt,” the club said in a statement posted on their official Twitter account. London: England World Cup winner and Liverpool’s record league goalscorer Roger Hunt has died at the age of 83, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. “The thoughts of everybody at Liverpool Football Club are with Roger’s …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Charlie Watts death: Rolling Stones release video tribute to late drummer

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3 years, 4 months ago

Charlie Watts passes away: Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood pay tribute

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Having joined The Rolling Stones in 1963, Charlie Watts ranked just behind Mike Jagger and Keith Richards as the group’s longest and lasting member. LONDON — Members of the Rolling Stones have saluted their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Mick Jagger, the legendary rock band’s frontman, posted a photo on Twitter of a …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Charlie Watts death: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards share tribute

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3 years, 4 months ago

Charlie Watts death: The Rolling Stones drummer dies aged 80

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3 years, 8 months ago

DMX death: Reactions pour in from hip hop artists Nas, Eve, Snoop Dogg, Chingy

Firstpost

It’s so sad to hear about the passing of DMX. … DMX gave me the inspiration to keep going at Def Jam when rap became soft and silly,” Lyor Cohen, a former executive at Def Jam, said in a statement. — “DMX is a legend,” said hip-hop and electronic music producer Flying Lotus. “You can’t be a fan and not …

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4 years ago

Gerry Marsden death: Gerry and the Pacemakers star passes away aged 78

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4 years, 8 months ago

Tony Allen death: Afrobeat legend dies aged 79

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4 years, 9 months ago

Henley, Tucker, Cyrus and others mourn the death of Rogers

Associated Press

Some reactions from the world of music and beyond to the passing of Kenny Rogers, who died Friday night at age 81. His accomplishments will live forever.” — Bill Anderson “I’m so sad to see Kenny Rogers go. The world has lost the greatest storyteller.” — Phil Vassar “Hearing Kenny Rogers’ magnificent voice singing MY lyrics, my music, to ‘I’m …

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4 years, 10 months ago

He’s still standing: Elton John to finish Down Under tour

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Elton John intends to play his remaining shows in New Zealand and Australia, his tour promoters said Monday, a day after illness caused the singer to lose his voice and cut short a performance. “Elton John was disappointed and deeply upset at having to end his Auckland concert early last night,” the promoters said in their …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Neil Peart death: Rush drummer and lyricist dies aged 67

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5 years, 1 month ago

Death used to be the end of rock stars – now it’s an opportunity to cash in

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5 years, 9 months ago

Keith Flint death sparks tributes from motorcycling community to former frontman of The Prodigy

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5 years, 10 months ago

Keith Flint death: Tributes pour in after Prodigy singer dies aged 49

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5 years, 10 months ago

Keith Flint dies at 49: Larger-than-life frontman was arguably The Prodigy's most instantly identifiable element

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On Monday afternoon, news began trickling in that Keith Flint had breathed his last at the age of 49. The Guardian reported that the Prodigy vocalist was found dead at his Essex home and that “he death is not being treated as suspicious” A little over a decade ago, Zak Biddu, founder and managing director of music agency UKNY Music, …

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Ranking Roger dead: The Beat singer dies aged 56 after cancer diagnosis

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