Brian Wilson and Gene Simmons lead tributes to ‘iconic’ singer Ronnie Spector

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Danny Dyer, Piers Morgan and Gyles Brandreth lead heartfelt celeb tributes to 'marvellous' actor Timothy West after legendary star died 'peacefully' aged 90

Danny Dyer, Piers Morgan and Gyles Brandreth led the heartfelt celebrity tributes to 'marvellous actor' Timothy West after it was announced he died aged 90. Danny Dyer, Piers Morgan and Gyles Brandreth led the heartfelt celebrity tributes to 'marvellous actor' Timothy West after it was announced he died aged 90 Piers, 59, shared tribute to the 'wonderful' man, alongside a …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84

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The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84 toggle caption Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of countercultural rock band The Grateful Dead, has died. Sponsor Message “On a day-to-day basis, the psychic pivot to the Dead is Phil Lesh, the most aggressive purist, the anti-philistine Artist,” wrote Grateful Dead biographer Dennis McNally in …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Richard Simmons' Brother And Staff Slam Pauly Shore Over Biopic Plans

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Pauly Shore’s hope of portraying the late fitness guru Richard Simmons in a biopic continues to face strong opposition, as Simmons’ staff and family are speaking out. “Pauly Shore has recently made comments to TMZ Paparazzi concerning his attempts to proceed with an unauthorized movie about Richard,” Simmons’ staff wrote in a Wednesday statement. “You’ve seen here …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Keith Richards says 'unbelievable frontman' Mick Jagger is still 'an a**hole' and admits he 'still talks' to the late Charlie Watts in rare interview ahead of new Rolling Stones album

Daily Mail

Keith Richards claimed Mick Jagger is still 'an a**hole' as he admitted he 'still talks' to the late Charlie Watts in a rare interview on Friday. Ahead of the Rolling Stones upcoming new album, Hackney Diamonds, the legendary guitarist, 79, discussed the band's new chapter. Bandmates: Keith Richards, 79, claimed Mick Jagger, 80, is still 'an a**hole' as he admitted …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Jimmy Page, Rod Stewart pay tribute after death of Jeff Beck

Associated Press

Reactions to the death of Jeff Beck, rock innovator and guitar virtuoso who died Tuesday. Jeff I will miss you along with your millions of fans.” — Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, who was also a Yardbirds bandmate and close friend of Beck, via Instagram. I’m sending much sympathy to Sandra, his family, and all who loved him.” — Rolling …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Mick Jagger pays tribute to Charlie Watts on anniversary of drummer’s death

The Independent

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2 years, 6 months ago

‘She’s an amazing singer, but I’ve worn sparklier dresses’: Mick Jagger gives shout-out to Adele at BST show

The Independent

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2 years, 7 months ago

Rocker Ronnie Hawkins, dies at 87, patron of Canadian rock

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Ronnie Hawkins, a brash rockabilly star from Arkansas who became a patron of the Canadian music scene after moving north and recruiting a handful of local musicians later known as the Band, has died. “Hawkins is the only man I ever heard who can make a nice sexy song like ‘My Gal is Red Hot’ sound sordid,” Greil Marcus wrote …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies aged 60

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2 years, 11 months ago

Ronnie Spector was the voice of all voices, and music’s great survivor

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2 years, 11 months ago

Ronnie Spector, ‘60s icon who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain” as the leader of the girl group The Ronettes, has died. Tributes flooded social media, from Stevie Van Zandt saying it was an honor to produce her, to Brian Wilson, …

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2 years, 11 months ago

‘60s Icon Ronnie Spector, Who Sang ‘Be My Baby,’ Dies At 78

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Ronnie Spector performs at "Ponderosa Stomp: She's Got The Power" during the 2011 Lincoln Center Out of Doors at Damrosch Park Bandshell on July 30, 2011 in New York City. Andy Kropa via Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Ronnie Spector, ’60s girl-group icon who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78

LA Times

Ronnie Spector, who sang such indelible 1960s hits as “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You” as the leader of the girl group the Ronettes, has died. Ronnie Spector, whose towering voice propelled indelible early 1960s hit records including “Be My Baby,” “Baby, I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain,” died Wednesday after a brief battle with cancer. …

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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

David Lee Roth responds to Gene Simmons’ insults with a middle finger

The Independent

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3 years, 11 months ago

Phil Spector’s death resurrects mixed reaction from skeptics

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Phil Spector was viewed as a man with two distinct personas: The late music producer was regarded as a rock ‘n’ roll genius who elevated the genre with his “Wall of Sound” style in the 1960s and created hits for several big names from the Beatles to Tina Turner. Stevie Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Phil Spector death: Ronnie Spector breaks silence on death of ‘lousy husband’ and convicted murderer

The Independent

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3 years, 11 months ago

Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later was convicted of murder, has died. Clarkson, star of “Barbarian Queen” and other B-movies, was found shot to death in the foyer of Spector’s mansion in the hills overlooking Alhambra, a modest suburban town on the …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Phil Spector's death resurrects mixed reaction from skeptics

The Independent

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4 years, 10 months ago

Andrew Weatherall death: Primal Scream producer hailed as ‘genius’ as musicians pay tributes

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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 death: Prodigy bandmate Liam Howlett says singer 'took his own life'

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Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prodigy singer Keith Flint …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Keith Flint, frontman of English electronic music group Prodigy, passes away at 49

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Keith Flint joined Prodigy in the 1900’s as a dancer but soon became lead vocalist of the band Keith Flint, vocalist of English electronic music group Prodigy, died at his residence in Essex, reports The Guardian. Flint provided vocals to Prodigy’s two most popular songs till date — ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’ — both of which topped the charts in 1996. …

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