News covering the death of music artists.
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David Bowie's Drummer Dennis Davis Dies of Cancer
Davis began working with Bowie in 1974 and contributed to classic albums like 'Young Americans' and 'Station to Station.'
Country Legend Merle Haggard Dies on His 79th Birthday
Best known for his 1969 hit, "Okie From Muskogee," Haggard was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994.
Former Sunny Day Real Estate and Posies Bassist Joe Skyward Dead at 57
The Seattle scene fixture died over the weekend following a two-year battle with prostate cancer.
South By Southwest Co-Founder Louis Meyers Has Died
Meyers was one of the four original founders behind the Austin music festival and conference and served as music booker until 1994.
Emerson, Lake and Palmer Keyboardist Keith Emerson Dead at 71
The prog-rock pioneers confirmed the news today but no cause of death has been revealed.
‘Fifth Beatle’ Producer George Martin Dies at 90
"He guided the career of The Beatles with such skill and good humour that he became a true friend to me and my family," Paul McCartney wrote of Martin.
Harvey Danger Bassist and Co-Writer Aaron Huffman Dead at 43
Huffman died Sunday of respiratory failure following a lengthy illness.
Hogan Ruspin, Bassist for Florida Punk Band Amateur Engines, Dies
Hogan Ruspin, bassist for the Orlando, Fla.-based punk outfit Amateur Engines, has died following a car accident on Friday, Feb. 5.
British Indie Band Viola Beach and Their Manager Die in Car Accident
All four band members and their manager were killed when their van drove off of a bridge in Sweden following a festival performance the previous night.
Mikey Clement, Frontman for Metal Band Valleys, Dies in Fatal Car Crash
Clement died in a car crash on Friday just days before his band were set to release their sophomore EP. He was 23 years old.