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Famed Cuban Diva Dies at 98

Juana Bacallao, a renowned Cuban singer and cabaret diva who still performed until recently, has died. She was 98. Bacallao died Saturday (Feb. 24) after...

Saxophonist Was 68

Mars Williams, illustrious saxophone player who played a significant role in bands like The Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses, died on Monday (Nov. 20)....

X Japan Bassist Was 55

Heath, the bassist of legendary Japanese rock band X Japan, died on Oct. 29 after a battle with colorectal cancer. He was 55 years old. The news of...

Drummer Mourned by Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber

Aaron Spears, who worked as a drummer for Usher, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and countless other music stars, has died...

Jay-Z & Eminem Producer Dies at 62

The 45 King, a hip-hop producer well known for his work on hits such as Eminem’s “Stan,” Jay-Z’s “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” and...

Prolific Jazz Pianist & Composer Was 87

Carla Bley, leader of the free jazz movement, pianist and composer, has died following complications from brain cancer, according to The New York Times....

Iconic Member of The Isley Brothers Was 84

Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the iconic trio The Isley Brothers, died on Wednesday (Oct. 11). He was 84 years old. The cause of...

Ron Haffkine, Dr. Hook Producer and Manager, Dies

Ron Haffkine, a Grammy-winning record producer and manager known for his work with Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, has died. He was 84.Haffkine...

Terry Kirkman, Frontman and Co-Founder of the Association, Dies at 83

Terry Kirkman, the singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the Association, a band that, during its heyday in the 1960s, landed major hits with “Windy,”...

702 Singer Dies at 43

Irish Grinstead, a member of R&B girl group 702, has died. She was 43. Grinstead’s sister and fellow 702 member, LeMisha Grinstead, shared the sad...

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