Dave Allen, who played bass guitar during influential British post-punk band Gang of Four’s early years — and who went on to found the group Shriekback...
Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam has died. He was 70. Mali’s Minister of Culture Mamou Daffé paid tribute...
Richard Chamberlain, who died on Saturday (March 29) night at age 90, will be remembered as a TV icon, but he was a hot recording artist...
Young Scooter died Friday night (March 28) on the rapper’s 39th birthday, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and details from Atlanta Police. Atlanta...
Joey Molland, the guitarist and last surviving member of the rock band Badfinger, has died. He was 77. Molland passed away on Saturday (March 1) while...
Angie Stone died in a car crash on Saturday (March 1), a representative for the R&B and soul singer, who was also a founding member of...
Bill Fay, the British cult folk singer-songwriter, has passed away at the age of 81. On Saturday (Feb. 23), Fay’s label Dead Oceans confirmed his death...
Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio, known for denouncing macho culture and attitudes in rancheras and boleros like “Tres Veces Te Engañé,” “Rata De...
Gene ‘Groove’ Allen, a rapper and actor who was known for his role in rap trio Groove B. Chill, died on Wednesday (Feb. 12). He was...
Horst Weidenmueller, the founder of label and music company !K7, has died at age 60. A statement from !K7 provided to Billboard says his death followed...