CD (RE)ISSUE: BOBBY SUTLIFF, “Only Ghosts Remain Plus”
It’s a little difficult to write this, let alone listen to this album. Bobby Sutliff was a friend; we bonded around 2008 or 2009 via Facebook, over our mutual love…
Robby Steinhardt, Violinist and Vocalist for Kansas, Dies at 71
Steinhardt was a key part of the Kansas sound which managed to blend progressive grandeur with a bit of Southern rock swagger.
Reports Indicate Passing of Cinderella Guitarist Jeff LaBar
Several reports are stating that Jeff LaBar, guitarist for famed '80s metal band Cinderella, has passed away. He was 58.
K.T. Oslin, Singer-Songwriter Known for “80’s Ladies,” Dies at 78
Her death is potentially COVID-19 related.
In Memoriam: Johnny Nash (1940 – 2020)
Johnny Nash, best known for "I Can See Clearly Now" passed away today at the age of 80.
In Memoriam: Eddie Van Halen (1955 – 2020)
Often duplicated - see "The Eighties" - but never equaled, Eddie Van Halen's legend is assured.
In Memoriam: Robert “Bob” Olsen
When you give of yourself in ways that make it to the attention of others, then, in essence, you’re a part of the collective at large. At least, that’s the…
In Memoriam: Peter Green (1946-2020)
Singer-songwriter-guitarist was instrumental in the British Blues Rock movement of the '60s.
In Memoriam: Emitt Rhodes (1950-2020)
Emitt Rhodes was the very best Emitt Rhodes this world has known.
R.I.P. LEGENDARY R&B ARTIST HAMILTON BOHANNON
We are sad to report the passing of the great Hamilton Bohannon, at age 78. Bohannon moved from his native Georgia to Detroit as a young man to perform as…
In Memoriam: Bill Withers (1938-2020) and a Remembrance of Other Music Heroes Now Gone
“I’m not a fan of ‘Lean On Me’.” That admission provoked the look of shock you might expect on all the faces around as I uttered it. I understood why…
Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne, Ivy) Dead of Coronavirus Complications
Multitalented musician passed due to coronavirus complications. He was 52.