News covering the death of music artists.
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Toby Smith, Jamiroquai Keyboardist, Dies
Toby Smith co-founded Jamiroquai and co-wrote many of their hits.
Ikutaro Kakehashi, Founder of Roland Corporation, Dies
As founder of Roland, Ikutaro Kakehashi made electronic keyboards and drum machines accessible to the masses.
Rocker Deaths: Artists We Lost in 2017
Diffuser.fm looks back at the many artists we've lost in 2017.
John Lever, Chameleons Drummer, Dies
John Lever drummed with the Chameleons from 1981-87 and again from 2000-03.
Widely Sampled Producer and Composer David Axelrod Dies at 83
David Axelrod's, whose beat-heavy records were heavily sampled by crate-digging hip-hop producers, has died.
Former Hellacopters Guitarist Robert Dahlqvist Dies
Dahlqvist, known as "String," spent nine years with Swedish garage rockers the Hellacopters.
Adam Ant Guitarist Tom Edwards Dies
Tom Edwards, who served as the guitarist and musical director for Adam Ant died yesterday (Jan. 25) at the age of 41.
Can Drummer Jaki Liebezeit Dies at Age 78
Jaki Liebezeit, the founding (and only) drummer of krautrock pioneers Can, has died at age 78 after a sudden bout with pneumonia.
Nigerian Synth-Funk Legend William Onyeabor Dies at 70
The groundbreaking Nigerian musician whose synth-funk discography saw an unlikely second act in recent years, has passed away.
Larry Steinbachek of Bronski Beat Dies
The keyboardist for the '80s British synthpop band Bronski Beat died last month.