Obituary

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  Maze Singer-Songwriter Frankie Beverly Has Died

  PUBLISHED Sep 11, 2024

  Frankie Beverly, bandleader of Frankie Beverly and Maze — once dubbed "Black America's favourite band" by 'Ebony Magazine' — has died. He...

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  Brazilian Bossa Nova Icon Sérgio Mendes Has Died

  PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2024

  Sérgio Mendes, an illustrious innovator of bossa nova and '60s tropicalia, has died. He was 83. The Brazilian musician passed away at his...

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  Jack Long, Founder of Canadian Music Store Long & McQuade, Dies at 95

  PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2024

  Jack Long, the Canadian musician who founded Canadian music retail chain Long & McQuade, has died. The company shared news that Long...

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  Ulver Keyboardist Tore Ylwizaker Has Died

  PUBLISHED Aug 19, 2024

  Tore Ylwizaker, the longtime keyboardist for chameleonic Norwegian band Ulver, has died. He passed away suddenly on the night of his 54th...

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  Houston Rapper BeatKing Dead at 39

  PUBLISHED Aug 16, 2024

  BeatKing — the Houston, TX-hailing rapper who first made a name for himself with the summer 2010 hit "Crush" — has died. He was 39. Tasha...

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  Rachael Lillis, 'Pokémon' Voice Actress and Scriptwriter, Dies

  PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2024

  Rachael Lillis — the American voice actor who starred in Pokémon films and series as the characters Misty, Jessie and more — has died...

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  The Chills' Martin Phillipps Dead at 61

  PUBLISHED Jul 29, 2024

  Martin Phillipps, founder and frontman of New Zealand indie titans the Chills, has died. He was 61. The musician passed away yesterday (July...

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  Former Spiritbox Bassist Bill Crook Has Died

  PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2024

  Bill Crook, former bassist of Victoria metal heroes Spiritbox and longtime member of Vancouver pop-punks Living with Lions, has died. The...