In Memoriam: Kenny Rogers (1938-2020)
Kenny Rogers wasn't hardcore country, but that's okay.
In Memoriam: Steve Martin Caro, Vocalist for The Left Banke (1948-2020)
Steve Martin Caro made grandeur sound relatable. You probably couldn't sing like him, however.
In Memoriam: Brian Healy (Dead Artist Syndrome, 1959-2020)
Hey Brian. Speaking for myself, your weirdo buddies miss you. We'll never forget you. Shake them bones the way you wanted to.
Remembering Neil Peart (1952-2020)
I still wouldn't have known him because he wanted it that way.
NEIL INNES, 1944 – 2019
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of music legend Neil Innes, the talent behind the music of The Bonzo Dog Band, Monty Python and, of course,…
In Memoriam: Ginger Baker (1939-2019)
We don't like thinking a musician we respect is also someone we'd hate to meet in real life.
On the Passing of The Muffs’ Kim Shattuck (1963-2019)
This came out of nowhere. MusicTAP has received word that Kim Shattuck, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the band The Muffs, has passed after a long battle with ALS.…
In Memoriam: Ric Ocasek (1949-2019)
The Cars' Ric Ocasek was a pop artist who never neglected the "artist" part.
In Memoriam: Legendary Wrecking Crew Drummer Hal Blaine (1929 – 2019)
No word adequately describes the career of drummer Hal Blaine beyond “legendary.” MusicTAP has learned he passed away today at the age of 90. Born Harold Simon (Chaim Zalman) Belsky,…
Keith Flint, Lead Vocalist of UK Group The Prodigy, Dead At 49
Sad news arrived on a Monday morning with announcement of the passing of Keith Flint, lead vocalist for the UK electronic group The Prodigy. He was 49 years old. Flint…
In Memoriam: Mark Hollis, Lead Singer Of Talk Talk (1955-2019)
Some artist deaths make me sad and melancholic. This one makes me angry.
BREAKING NEWS: PETE SHELLEY OF THE BUZZCOCKS DIES AT 63
Pete Shelley, lead singer of legendary punk rock band Buzzcocks, has died at 63 of a suspected heart attack. The band are best known for their classics, “What Do I…