RIP
Streetlight Manifesto trumpet player Matthew Stewart has died at 41
”Today you lost a musical powerhouse,” the band writes.
Gary Wright, "Dream Weaver" singer and synth pioneer, dead at 80
Wright’s hit 1975 solo album The Dream Weaver is considered to be one of the first rock albums made almost entirely with synthesizers.
Robert Becerra of early SST band the Stains has died
Robert Becerra of ’70s/’80s era LA punk band the Stains, who influenced Black Flag, Eyehategod, and others, has died of liver cancer.
Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell dead at 56
Founding Smash Mouth vocalist Steve Harwell has died at age 56 after receiving hospice care for liver failure.
Jimmy Buffett dies at 76
”Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.”
Dave Stein, NYHC figure & lawyer for several hardcore bands, has died
”You are the true Warrior of NYHC,” Roger Miret wrote.
G.I.S.M. vocalist Sakevi Yokoyama has reportedly passed away
Lee Dorrian (Cathedral, Napalm Death) and Dwid Hellion (Integrity) are among those paying tribute.
Def Jam singer & producer August 08 has died
“RIP August the kindest and most talented genius you will be missed beyond words,” 88Rising wrote. He was 31.
John Kezdy of influential Chicago punk band The Effigies dies at 64: Report
Steve Albini, Silkworm’s Tim Midyett, and others have paid tribute.
Stars of the Lid’s Brian McBride has died
“I am deeply saddened to tell everyone that Brian McBride has passed away,” Stars of the Lid’s Adam Wiltzie wrote. “I loved this guy & he will be missed.”
