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Roy Ayers, Best Known for the Timeless Composition, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies at 84

Ashley King
March 6, 2025
Photo Credit: Roy Ayers by Stuart Sevastos / CC by 2.0 Roy Ayers, the composer, producer, and jazz-funk trailblazer behind the classic, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ has died at age 84. Roy Ayers died Tues... Read More...
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David Johansen, Frontman of Glam and Punk Pioneers, the New York Dolls, Dies at 75

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March 2, 2025
Photo Credit: New York Dolls at AVRO’s TopPop in 1973 / CC by 3.0 David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of the glam and punk pioneering band, the New York Dolls, has died at age 75. David Jo... Read More...
Angie Stone dies in car crash

R&B Singer Angie Stone Dies in Car Crash, Aged 63

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March 2, 2025
Photo Credit: Angie Stone for Sister Circle TV / CC by 3.0 Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone was killed in a car crash over the weekend, while on her way back to Atlanta from Alabama. She was 63. A... Read More...
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Roberta Flack, Singer of ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88

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February 24, 2025
Photo Credit: Roberta Flack by annulla / CC by 2.0 Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer of hits like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” has passed away. She was 88. The singer, born in 1937 in North Caro... Read More...
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Irv Gotti, Founder of Murder Inc., Dies at 54 Following Debilitating Stroke

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February 5, 2025
Photo Credit: Irv Gotti by 2C2K Photography / CC by 2.0 Irv Gotti, the co-founder of Murder Inc. Records who helped make superstars out of Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died following a debilitating stroke. He was... Read More...
Marianne Faithfull

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January 31, 2025
Photo Credit: Marianne Faithfull by A. Vente, 1966 / CC by 3.0 British pop star, singer, and actress Marianne Faithfull, who inspired and co-wrote some of the Rolling Stones’ biggest hits, has passed away at ... Read More...
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Sam Moore of Sam & Dave Passes Away at Age 89

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January 12, 2025
Photo Credit: Sam Moore by Gage Skidmore / CC by 2.0 Sam Moore, one half of the ‘greatest of all soul duos,’ Sam & Dave, has died at age 89. Sam Moore, best known with partner Dave Prater as the soul mus... Read More...
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Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary, Co-Writer of ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ Dies At 86

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January 7, 2025
Photo Credit: Peter Yarrow by Marsha Miller / LBJ Library Peter Yarrow, singer-songwriter best known for the hit “Puff the Magic Dragon” with folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, has passed away at age 86. Peter... Read More...
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December 30, 2024
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Photo Credit: OG Maco’s Instagram Rapper OG Maco has passed away following a hospital stay this month after an apparent suicide attempt. OG Maco has died at age 32 after fighting for his life in the hospital... Read More...
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Former Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons Dies, Aged 76

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December 26, 2024
Photo Credit: Time Warner Former Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons, who was instrumental in preserving New York’s Apollo Theater, passed away Thursday, aged 76. Former Time Warner CEO Richard “Dick” Parsons, w... Read More...
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Richard Perry, Producer of Carly Simon and Barbra Streisand Hits, Dies At 82

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December 26, 2024
Photo Credit: Richard Perry for Billboard Magazine, 1975 Richard Perry, a prominent record producer known for his work with Carly Simon and Barbra Streisand, died Tuesday at age 82. Richard Perry, the record... Read More...
Dualtone President Paul Roper passes away

Dualtone President Paul Roper Passes Away After Battling Cancer

Ashley King
December 19, 2024
Photo Credit: Paul Roper, President of Dualtone Music Group Paul Roper, President of Dualtone Music Group, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 45. Paul Roper, President of Dualtone Music Group... Read More...
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