Will Cullen Hart, Elephant 6 Co-Founder, Dies at 53
A fixture of the Athens, Georgia, indie-rock scene, Hart was known for his work with the Olivia Tremor Control and...
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Ella Jenkins, “First Lady of Children’s Folk Song,” Dies at 100
The prolific musician, entertainer, and educator released 39 albums during her lifetime, including the enduringly popular Multicultural Children’s Songs
Quincy Jones Dies at 91
The unrivaled musician, composer, and producer was behind countless classics of the pop canon, including Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Off the...
DJ Clark Kent, New York Producer Called “God’s Favorite DJ,” Dies at 58
The hip-hop elder statesman, known for his work with the Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Mariah Carey, died of colon cancer
Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh Dies at 84
The bassist was an original member of the rock band with Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, and Bill...
Vojtěch Havel, Influential Czech Cellist and Composer, Dies at 62
Best known for playing, with his wife, in the duo Irena & Vojtěch Havels, Havel inspired the National’s Bryce Dessner...
First Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di’Anno Dies at 66
Di’Anno sang on the British metal icons’ self-titled debut and Killers before departing the group in the early 1980s
One Direction’s Liam Payne Dies at 31
The British singer died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires
Ka, Beloved Rapper of the Brooklyn Underground, Dies at 52
The proudly independent musician and New York firefighter released the final album of his lifetime, The Thief Next to Jesus,...
Achim Szepanski, Founder of Influential Electronic Labels Mille Plateaux and Force Inc., Dies at 67
Szepanski released landmark ambient albums by the likes of Gas and Oval while maintaining principles drawn from his work as...
Kris Kristofferson, Outlaw Country Singer and Hollywood Star, Dies at 88
Kristofferson was known for “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” his starring role in A...
Woman stunned to find out she’s dead by reading her own online obituary
A British woman was in for a surprise when her friends called to say her obituary was posted online, but...
Sergio Mendes, Brazilian Bossa Nova Great, Dies at 83
The singer, composer, bandleader, and keyboardist became one of the major crossover artists of his time, scoring U.S. hits with...
Rich Homie Quan Dies at 34
The Atlanta rapper was known for his hits “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” and his Rich Gang...
Fatman Scoop, “Be Faithful” Rapper, Dies at 56
Beyond his 1999 sleeper hit, he found fame on Missy Elliott’s “Lose Control” and Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That”
