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David Roback’s cause of death revealed; Opal reissues in the works
The New York Times talked to the Mazzy Star, Opal and Rain Parade co-founder's mom. Variety talked to Kendra Smith's manager.
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Mazzy Star’s David Roback has died
Mazzy Star Rain Parade, Opal and Rainy Day co-founder David Roback has died at 61, according to a representative of the band. No cause of death has been given.
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Pop Smoke shot and killed at 20
Fast-rising Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed in what reportedly appeared to be a home invasion robbery. He was 20.
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Andrew Weatherall, pioneering DJ and producer, has died
He worked on Primal Scream's Screamadelica and more. Read tributes from Primal Scream, New Order, Paul Oakenfold, Irvine Welsh, The Chemical Brothers, The Charlatans, Saint Etienne and more.
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Desertfest NYC 2020 initial lineup (CoC, Dead Meadow, Conan, Stoned Jesus, more)
The Atomic Bitchwax, Bongzilla, R.I.P., Huntsmen, Yatra, and more are also among the bands playing the second annual NYC edition of Desertfest.
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Andrew Brough (Straightjacket Fits, Bike), RIP
”Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family, friends and all those who knew him. We're so lucky to have been touched by his music and he will be deeply missed.” - Flying Nun Records.
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Ivan Kral (Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Blondie), RIP
Musician/composer/filmmaker/producer Ivan Král, who worked closely with Patti Smith and Iggy Pop, was an early member of Blondie, and more, has passed away at age 71.
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Josh Pappe (D.R.I./Gang Green), RIP
Josh Pappe, who played bass in crossover thrash greats D.R.I. and was also in Gang Green, has died at age 53...
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Gang of Four’s Andy Gill, dead at 64
The Gang of Four founding guitarist died after a "short respiratory illness."
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Wes Wilson, famed psychedelic poster designer, RIP
Wilson's trippy lettering style, as seen on posters for The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and more, was as distinctive as it was hard to read.