News covering the death of music artists.
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Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dies in Apparent Suicide
Chester Bennington, who also sang with the Stone Temple Pilots, was reportedly found hanged at his home just before 9AM today.
Afghan Whigs Guitarist Dave Rosser Dies of Cancer
Dave Rosser announced he had inoperable colon cancer in last October.
Nigel Grainge, Founder of Ensign Records, Dies
Grainge signed hitmakers like Sinead O'Connor, the Boomtown Rats, the Waterboys and World Party.
UPDATE: Chris Cornell Dies, Suicide Suspected
Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog singer Chris Cornell has suffered a "sudden and unexpected" death at age 52.
Keith Mitchell, Drummer for Mazzy Star, Dies
Keith Mitchell played on all four Mazzy Star albums.
C'el Revuelta, Black Flag Bassist, Dies
C'el Revuelta played with Black Flag in 1986 and again in 2003.
Saxa, English Beat Saxophonist, Dies
The Jamaican musician recorded three albums as an original member of the British ska-pop band.
Grandaddy Bassist Kevin Garcia Dies After Suffering 'Massive Stroke'
Grandaddy bassist Kevin Garcia has passed away at the age of 41 after suffering what's being described as a "massive stroke."
Talking Heads, Neil Young Filmmaker Jonathan Demme Dead at 73
Jonathan Demme, an Oscar winner for 'Silence of the Lambs' and 'Philadelphia,' had been battling cancer since 2010.
Sylvia Moy, Motown Songwriter and Producer, Dies
Sylvia Moy, who was Motown's first female writer and producer, co-wrote many hits for Stevie Wonder.