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Frank Murray, Former Manager of the Pogues, Dies
Frank Murray was largely responsible for the Pogues' Christmas hit, "Fairytale of New York."
Dr. Rachel Owen, Former Partner of Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Dies at 48
Dr. Rachel Owen, a lecturer at Oxford who was in a relationship with Thom Yorke for approximately 23 years, lost her battle with cancer.
Matt Bianco Member Mark Fisher Dies
Mark Fisher, the longtime Matt Bianco member who helped overhaul the veteran U.K. pop band's sound after joining in time for their second album, has passed away.
Watch the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ First TV Appearance on Alan Thicke’s ‘Thicke of the Night’
The late Alan Thicke gave the then-unknown Red Hot Chili Peppers their first nationally televised performance.
Sean McKeough, Riot Fest Founder, Dies
The co-founder of Riot Fest has died at the age of 42.
Inspiral Carpets Drummer Craig Gill Dead at 44
Drummer Craig Gill, a founding member of alt-rock veterans Inspiral Carpets, has passed away at the age of 44.
Sharon Jones, Retro Soul Singer, Dies
Sharon Jones died following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 60.
Leonard Cohen Dies
Songwriting legend Leonard Cohen has died of unknown causes at the age of 82.
Pete Burns, Singer of Dead or Alive, Dies
As the lead singer of Dead or Alive, Pete Burns had major U.S. hits with "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" and "Brand New Lover."
Don Buchla, Builder of Synthesizers, Dies
Buchla spent 40 years building electronic music instruments.