Brian McBride, the influential ambient musician who was one half of the duo Stars of the Lid, has died, his label Kranky confirmed to Pitchfork. “I am deeply saddened to tell everyone that Brian McBride has passed away. I loved this guy & he will be missed,” the band wrote on Instagram. The cause of …
Bray Wyatt, real name Windham Rotunda, has died at the age of 36; Wyatt was a three-time world champion and two-time tag-team champion in WWE; he had not wrestled since January due to undisclosed medial reasons Last Updated: 25/08/23 11:18am WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt has died aged 36 WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt has died at …
Bobby Eli, the guitarist and co-founder of disco legends MFSB, who shaped the Philadelphia sound with his playing on various Philadelphia International recordings, has died. The Philadelphia Inquirer confirmed the news with Eli’s wife, Vonnie, who told the outlet that her husband died in his sleep at his home in Havertown, Pennsylvania on August 17. …
Former Pavement drummer Gary Young has died, a representative for the band confirmed to Pitchfork. He was 70. A veteran of the Stockton, CA punk scene who was known for performance antics like onstage headstands, Young played with The Fall Of Christianity before becoming Pavement’s first drummer in the ’80s. “In the beginning, they had …
Japanese rider Haruki Noguchi. –Asia Road Racing Championship Japanese Superbike racer Haruki Noguchi has died from injuries suffered in a crash during an Asia Road Racing Championship race in Indonesia, organizers said Thursday. The 22-year-old died on Wednesday evening despite three days of treatment at a hospital in Mataram, on the island of Lombok. “It …
Jerry Moss, the longtime record executive who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert, died Wednesday at his home in Bel Air, California, the Associated Press reports. He was 88. Under Moss and Alpert, A&M put out records by Carole King, the Carpenters, the Police, Cat Stevens, Janet Jackson, Soundgarden, Alpert himself, and many, many more. …
Clarence Avant, who earned the honorific of “the Godfather of Black Music” for his lifelong support of Black artistry, has died, his family confirmed. “Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come. The joy …
Magoo has died, Variety reports, citing the Virginia Chief Medical Examiner. A cause of death was not disclosed. The Virginia rapper, best known for his work with Timbaland in the rap duo Timbaland & Magoo, also collaborated with Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliott, and Aaliyah during his career. He was 50 years old. Since news of …
A man has died after an incident at the site of Everton’s new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock. Police in Liverpool said the 26-year-old died in hospital following the incident, which took place around 1pm on Monday. “His next of kin have been told, and an investigation is under way,” a Merseyside Police spokesperson said. “Officers …
Robbie Robertson, best known for his work as a member of the Band, died today in Los Angeles surrounded by family, according to his manager. “In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Six Nations of the Grand River to support the building of their new cultural center.” He …