THE MANAGER: Remembering Elliot Roberts
The Asylum Records co-founder and guiding light for Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and others was 76
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RIP
Bushwick Bill Dead at 52
Remembering the legendary MC of Houston’s Geto Boys, who lost his battle with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer on Sunday night
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Remembering Dr. John: Tripping the Night Majestic
The cultural icon who introduced a generation to voodoo and “funkology” died of a heart attack at 77
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Farewell, Roky Erickson: We’re Gonna Miss Him
One fan remembers the psychedelic rock icon, who died on May 31 at the age of 72
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Remembering Leon Redbone
The celebrated Ragtime revivalist was 69. Or 127, depending on what story you believe
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Move Over Darling: The Sexy Side of Doris Day
The press liked to peg her as perpetually chaste, but there was a sly sensuality to the beloved actress the cool people picked up on in her films
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Scott Walker January 9, 1943 – March 22, 2019
There are many fine obituaries of the great Scott Walker, which will provide details of his long, fascinating and productive life. This does not claim to be one of those.
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Remembering Dick Dale
The “King of Surf Guitar” died on March 16 at age 81
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Remembering Hal Blaine
The drumming legend leaves the world 35,000+ songs richer
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I Believe In You
Reflections on Mark Hollis and Talk Talk
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Remembering Peter Tork
The sweet, silly and razor sharp bassist for The Monkees loses his battle with cancer at 77
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The Legacy of Pete Shelley
Pushing Punk and Electronics beyond their boundaries
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Social Media Awash With Tributes for Pete Shelley
The iconic Buzzcocks frontman was 63 when he died today of an apparent heart attack
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Peaceful Journey, Marty Balin
The Jefferson Airplane co-founder was 76
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Joe Strummer Remembered: The First Show, the Last Show
A Boston rock critic goes back in time in a birthday salute to legendary Clash frontman
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