Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys dies at age 47

Adam Yauch (right) of the groundbreaking Rap group Beastie Boys died today at age 47 after an extended illness. Photo at 1987 Grammy Awards by Chris Walter/Photofeatures.

Guitarist Bert Weedon dies at age 91.

English guitarist Bert Weedon died today. He was the first British guitarist to have a hit record in the UK Singles Chart, in 1959, and his best-selling tutorial guides, Play in a Day, were a major influence on many leading musicians, from Hank Marvin to Brian May.^[1]

Levon Helm of The Band dies at age 71

Levon Helm of The Band.

Quote from his family. 'Thank you fans and music lovers who have made his life so filled with joy and celebration... he has loved nothing more than to play, to fill the room up with music, lay down the back beat, and make the people dance! He did it every time he took the stage'.

Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures in 1980 on Midnight Special.

Greg Ham of Men At Work dies at age 58

Greg Ham (left in photo) of Australian 89's band Men At Work has been found dead at his Melbourne Home. He was 58.



Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures

Dick Clark, America's Oldest Teenager Dies at age 82

Dick Clark, the music industry maverick, longtime TV host and powerhouse producer who changed the way America listened to pop music with "American Bandstand," and whose trademark "Rockin' Eve" became a fixture of New Year's celebrations, died today at the age of 82.
Clark's agent Paul Shefrin said in statement that the veteran host died this morning following a "massive heart attack."

Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures

Ronnie Montrose dies at age 64

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Ronnie Montrose died this weekend at his Northern California home. He was 64.

Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures

Davy Jones of The Monkees dies at age 66

Davy Jones, the lead singer of The Monkees, died this morning after suffering a heart attack in Indiantown, Florida.The British born Jones joined The Monkees in 1966 and contributed to a stable of rock hits, including "Daydream Believer" and "I'm a Believer."

Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures.

RIP - Whitney Houston at 48

Whitney Houston died today at age 48 in Los Angeles. One of the great female artists of all time.

Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures

Don Cornelius Soul Train Creator dirs at age 75

Don Cornelius, the man who created Soul Train, was reportedly found dead Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home.
He was 75. Cornelius created and hosted Soul Train from 1971 to 1993.

Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures

Etta James dies at age 73

Etta James, the Legendary Blues Inger of 'At Last' died today in Riverside, California.The 73-year-old died on Friday
at Riverside Community Hospital from complications of leukemia, with her husband and sons at her side, her manager, Lupe De Leon said.



 Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures.

Dobie Gray dies at age 69

Dobie Gray, a smooth balladeer who recorded the timeless hit "Drift Away" in 1973, has died at his home in Nashville at age 69. More photos.

Laurie McAllister of The Runaways and Orchids

Laurie McAllister who played the bass in L.A. bands the Runaways and the Orchids, died Aug. 25 in Eugene, Ore.

Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson dies at age 70.

Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for the likes of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye and funk hits for Chaka Khan and others, died Monday at age 70,

Though they had some of their greatest success at Motown with classics like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand" by Ross and "You're All I Need To Get By" by Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Ashford & Simpson also created anthems for others, like "I'm Every Woman" by Khan (and later remade by Whitney Houston).

Jerry Leiber of songwriting duo Lieber and Stoller died at age 78

Jerry Leiber, who with longtime partner Mike Stoller wrote "Hound Dog," ''Jailhouse Rock," ''Yakety Yak" and other hit songs that came to define early rock 'n' roll, died Monday. He was 78.

Jani Lane of Warrant dies at age 47

Jani Lane of Warrant was found dead today in a hotel room in Woodland Hills at age 47.

Dan Peek of America dies at age 60

Dan Peek (right), original member of America died yesterday at age 60.

Clarence Clemons - The Big Man dies at age 69

Sadly we lost the Soul of the East Street Band today - Clarence Clemons.

From Bruce - 
"Clarence lived a wonderful life," The Boss writes. "He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage.
"His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner, and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music.
"His life, his memory and his love will live on in that story and in our band."

Andrew Gold - Singer and Songwriter dies at age 53

Andrew Gold died June 3rd of a heart attack at age 53.

John Walker of Walker Brothers Dies

John Walker ( John Maus) of the Walker Brothers has died in Los Angeles.

Elizabeth Taylor dies at age 79

Elizabeth Taylor died today at age 79

Ronnie Hammond of Atlanta Rhythm Section dies at age 60

Ronnie Hammond, singer of Atlanta Rhythm section died March 14th of a heart attack.

Rapper Nate Dogg dies at 41

Rapper Nate Dogg, partner with Snoop Dogg and Warren G has died at age 41.

Gary Moore - Guitarist

The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died in a hotel room in Spain.

Mr Moore, 58, was, originally from Belfast, and was a former member of the legendary Irish group Thin Lizzy.
Adam Parsons, who manages Thin Lizzy, told the BBC that Mr Moore had died in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Bobby Farrell of Boney M dies at age 61

Singer Bobby Farrell, of the 1970s European chart-topping group Boney M, was found dead in his hotel bed Thursday while on tour in Russia, his agent said. He was 61

Teena Marie dies at age 54

R&B singer and songwriter Teena Marie, best known for the hit 1980s singles "Lovergirl" and "Ooo La La La," died at her home in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to news reports. She was 54.

Captain Beefheart - Don Van Vliet dies at 69

SAN FRANCISCO – Musician and artist Don Van Vliet - Captain Beefheart, who performed a complex brand of experimental rock under the name Captain Beefheart, died Friday. He was 69.

Gregory Isaacs Reggae Pioneer

Gregory Isaacs , the Jamaican reggae singer whose smooth style earned him the nickname "Cool Ruler," has died. He was 59. Isaacs' manager, Copeland Forbes, said the singer died Monday at his London home. Isaacs had been diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago, but continued performing until weeks before his death.

His wife Linda said Isaacs was "well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed."

Solomon Burke dies at age 70.

Solomon Burke the larger-than-life "King of Rock and Soul," whose songs blended soul, gospel, country and R&B, died early Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport at age 70.

He wrote "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" in 1964 and it was later featured in the Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi movie "The Blues Brothers." The Rolling Stones and Wilson Pickett also recorded it.
His song "Cry To Me" featured in the background as a bare-chested Patrick Swayze danced seductively with Jennifer Grey in one of the most memorable scenes from the movie "Dirty Dancing."

Photo is Solomon Burke in 1965 by Chris Walter.

Pete Quaife of The Kinks

Pete Quaife, the original bass player on the 60's hits for the Kinks has died at age 66

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper dies at age 74. Not a music star maybe but Easy Rider is near enough! This was Dennis in 2005 at Alice Cooper's Golf Tournament in Scottsdale. Dennis was also a great photographer, check out his photo on the cover of the Ike & Tina Turner classic River Deep Album.

Ronnie James Dio - Rainbow / Dio/ Black Sabbath

Ronnie James Dio in 1983

Ronnie James Dio, singer for metal bands Rainbow, Dio, and Black Sabbath died today in Los Angeles. One of the best music people I ever had the pleasure to work with.

Jim Marshall - Legendary Rock Photographer Dies

Until a few weeks ago I'd never met Jim Marshall. I knew his work, and his legendary ways, but until we both were on the panel with Graham Nash to launch the Taking Aim book and Exhibition, our paths had not crossed. Jim was friendly and sociable and I'm glad I finally met him before he and his beloved Leica left us. But with the picture at the right the legendary persona of Jim showed, most photographers don't like being photographed, and when the pressing of the shutter was taking too long he uttered the immortal words "Just take the f****** picture". A lasting final memory of a real character!

The photo is Neal Preston, Jim Marshall, Henry Diltz, Chris Walter and Graham Nash.

Alex Chilton of Box Tops and Big Sky dies at 59

 



Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, known for his influential work with bands the Box Tops and Big Star, has died. He was 59. Chilton's longtime friend John Fry says that Chilton died Wednesday at a hospital in New Orleans after experiencing what appeared to be heart problems.

The Knack Doug Fieger dies at 57

Doug Fieger, leader of the power pop band The Knack who sang on the 1979 hit "My Sharona," died Sunday. He was 57.

Kate McGarrigle of Kate and Anna McGarrigle

Canadian folk singer and songwriter Kate McGarrigle (left), best known for performing with her sister Anna, has died of cancer. She was 63.

Norton Buffalo -Singer, Songwriter, Harmonica Player.

Norton Buffalo died October 30th 2009. He was a member of the Steve Miller Band for 33 years.

Dee Anthony - Peter Frampton manager

Peter Frampton's 1970's and 1980's manager Dee Anthony died this weekend at the age of 83.

Mary Travers of Peter Paul and Mary dies at age 72

Mary Travers of the classic sixties and seventies trio Peter Paul & Mary died today at age 72.

Jim Carroll - Punk Rocker and Poet dead at 60

Jim Carroll, the poet and punk rocker who wrote "The Basketball Diaries," died Friday. He was 60.
He died from a heart attack at his home in Manhattan.

Larry Knechtal of Bread at age 69

Larry Knechtal, seen here in Bread (2nd from left).

Les Paul dies at age 94

Legendary guitar pioneer Les Paul died today at age 94 .

Elvis - 32 years next week - August 16th !

Willy DeVille of Mink DeVille

Willy DeVille apparently died of pancreatic cancer during the night of August 6, 2009 in a New York hospital.

Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon dies at age 64

Gordon Waller (on right) of Peter and Gordon passed away on the 17th at a hopital near his home in Connecticut. Peter & Gordon were one of the original British Invasion acts along with the Beatles.

MICHAEL JACKSON dies at age 50

The saddest word in Pop Music for a long lime was the surprise passing today of Michael Jackson.