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Don Cornelius Dead: 'Soul Train' Creator, Host Dies of Apparent Suicide

Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of 'Soul Train,' has died in Los Angeles of an apparent suicide. He was 75. ... Read More »

King Stitt Dead: Jamaica's Oldest Living DJ Dies at 72

King Stitt, Jamaica's oldest living DJ, has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 72 years old. ... Read More »

Camilla Williams Dead: African-American Opera Pioneer Dies at 92

Pioneering opera singer Camilla Williams passed away January 29 at the age of 92 ... Read More »

Rush Photographer and Juno-Winner Andrew MacNaughtan Dead at 47

Acclaimed rock photographer Andrew MacNaughtan -- who worked with several groups including Rush and Barenaked Ladies -- died earlier this week. ... Read More »

Clare Fischer Dead: Revered Jazz Composer and Pianist Dies at 83

Clare Fisher, renowned jazz pianist, composer and arranger, has died at the age of 83. ... Read More »

Winston Riley Dead: Influential Reggae Producer Dies From Gunshot Wounds at 65

Acclaimed reggae producer Winston Riley died yesterday after succumbing to multiple gunshot wounds he received on November 1, 2011 at his Kingston Jamaica home. ... Read More »

Etta James Dead at 73: 'At Last' Singer Dies After Leukemia Battle

Etta James, the powerhouse singer who combined blues, gospel and R&B and emerged as a major star in the '50s and '60s, has died after a long battle with leukemia. ... Read More »

Johnny Otis, 'Willie and the Hand Jive' Songwriter and R&B Icon, Dead at 90

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Johnny Otis -- best known for writing the 1958 hit ‘Willie and the Hand Jive’ -- died Jan. 17 in Los Angeles. He was 90. ... Read More »

Jimmy Castor, Funk Saxophonist Sampled by Numerous Rappers, Dead at 64

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Lookout! Records, Punk Label That Launched Green Day and Ted Leo, Folding

Lookout! Records, the punk label that launched Green Day and Ted Leo, is closing up shop. ... Read More »

Israel Baker Dead: 'Psycho' Violinist and Classical Legend Dies at 92

Reknowned violinist and concert master Israel Baker passed away at his studio city home at the age of 92. ... Read More »

Tom Ardolino, Longtime NRBQ Drummer, Dead at 56

Tom Ardolino, longtime drummer for the cult rock band NRBQ, died yesterday (Jan. 6) after a long bout with illness. He was 56. ... Read More »

Bob Weston Dies: Former Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Found Dead in London

Bob Weston, a guitarist with Fleetwood Mac who played on the albums 'Penguin' and 'Mystery to Me,' has died at the age of 64. ... Read More »

Robert Dickey, Singer of 'I'm Your Puppet,' Dead at 72

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Jennifer Miro, Keyboardist/Vocalist for the Nuns, Dead at 54

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Esme Barrera: Austin Music Scene Figure Found Murdered on New Year's

Esme Barrera, a figure in the Austin music scene, was found murdered inside her home on New Year's Day. As BrooklynVegan reports, the 29-year-old El Paso native worked at Waterloo Records, volunteered at Girls Rock Austin and helped teach special-needs children at Casis Elementary School. ... Read More »

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