Cynthia Weil, a Brill Building songwriter who penned many hits alongside her husband Barry Mann, died on Thursday at the age of 82. Her daughter, Jenn Mann, confirmed the news with TMZ. “My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for,” she said. “She was my best friend, confidant, … [Read more…]
Former Metal Church drummer Kirk Arrington has died at age 61. News of the musician’s passing was shared on social media by Metal Church, who state, “We just received the sad news, Kirk Arrington passed away this morning due to health issues. RIP in brother! See you on the other side….” Arrington first joined the … [Read more…]
Poet Pete Brown, best known for writing lyrics for Cream, has died at age 82 following a cancer battle. The family of late Cream bassist Jack Bruce shared the news in a statement. “We are extremely saddened to learn of the death of Jack’s long-term friend and writing partner Pete Brown, who passed away last night,” they … [Read more…]
The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke died after a cancer battle at age 59, guitarist Johnny Marr announced. Rourke joined the English rock band after their first show in 1982 and appeared on all four of their albums released between 1984-87. He continued working with singer Morrissey for several years, and also collaborated with the Pretenders and … [Read more…]
Ralph Lee, the celebrated puppeteer and theater artist who masterminded the Land Shark character on Saturday Night Live, has died at age 87 following a monthslong illness. The Westbeth Artists Housing and Center for the Arts, where Lee lived, shared the news in a statement. “Ralph Lee, Westbeth Master Puppeteer and founder of the Village Halloween Parade and … [Read more…]
Bassist John Giblin died at age 71 on May 14. The Scottish bassist started working with Kate Bush in 1980 and continued with her until the end of Bush’s Before the Dawn London residency in 2014. During that time he appeared on six of her albums, after previously recording and touring with Peter Gabriel. As a session musician, he … [Read more…]