News covering the death of music artists.
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Scott Weiland, Former Stone Temple Pilots Frontman, Found Dead on His Tour Bus
The former frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver died in his sleep, reportedly due to cardiac arrest. He was 48.
Joe Moss, Manager for the Smiths + Johnny Marr, Dies at 72
“Without him there wouldn’t have been any Smiths,” Johnny Marr said in a statement.
Camera Obscura Keyboardist Carey Lander Dies of Cancer
Carey Lander, the keyboardist for Scottish indie-pop outfit Camera Obscura, has died of cancer.
The Stooges’ Steve Mackay Dies at 66
Steve Mackay, who played saxophone for the Stooges, has died at age 66.
Frank Zappa's Widow Gail Zappa Dies at 70
The wife of the late Frank Zappa and "grand dame" of the Zappa Family Trust was vital in keeping her husband's creative legacy alive.
Bob Dylan + Johnny Cash Producer Bob Johnston Dies at 83
Bob Johnston, who produced iconic albums from Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen and others, has died at 83.
Jazz Summers, Manager to the Verve, Snow Patrol + More, Dies at 71
Jazz Summers -- the manager behind artists like the Verve, Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters, Wham! and more -- has died at age 71 from lung cancer.
Music Icon Vic Firth Dead at 85
Legendary drum stick manufacturer Vic Firth has passed away. He was 85 years old.
Negativland Leader Don Joyce Dies at 71
Don Joyce, the lead vocalist for experimental San Francisco collective Negativland, has passed away at the age of 71.
Electronic Music Pioneer Dieter Moebius Passes Away
Pioneering electronic musician Dieter Moebius has passed away at age 71; a cause of death has not been announced.