The iconic actress, singer and inspiration behind Hermes’ famed Birkin bag died in Paris on July 16. She was 76. Birkin had been suffering from an illness for 16 years, and her family and caregivers had been taking care of her full-time since September 2021. Tony Bennett Dave Kotinsky, ...
The “Leader of the Packs” singer died on Jan. 19. She was 75. Melani Safka Getty Images Melani Safka The famed singer-songwriter passed away on Jan. 23. She was 76. Margo Smith YouTube Margo Smith The country singer died on Jan. 23 after being diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. She...
"King of the Road" singer Roger Miller was a perennial Grammy winner (11 total), known for his big voice and sharp pen. He was also a big cigarette smoker who even wrote songs about the habit. He died in October 1992, not long after the discovery of a tumor. Tammy Wynette, 55 Tamm...
Sid McCray, original singer for the legendary Washington D.C. hardcore punk group Bad Brains, died this year. Although McCray was only in the band for a very brief amount of time (1977 - 1978) and was not featured on any Bad Brains albums, his influence was crucial and long-lasting. A...
Red Dirt country singer Jake Flint died unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Nov. 27., just hours after he married his wife, Brenda. He was 37 years old. The Oklahoma native wrote and recorded his debut studio album, 'I’m Not Okay,' in 2016, produced by Mike McClure, a foundi...
ThePort Charlesactor died on Jan. 15 due to cardiac arrest. He was 58. Mary Weiss Ron Case, Getty Images Mary Weiss The “Leader of the Packs” singer died on Jan. 19. She was 75. Melani Safka Getty Images Melani Safka The famed singer-songwriter passed away on Jan. 23. She was...
KEVIN RC WILSON Bad Brains' Sid McCray Sid McCray, original singer for the legendary Washington D.C. hardcore punk group Bad Brains, died this year. Although McCray was only in the band for a very brief amount of time (1977 - 1978) and was not featured on any Bad Brains albums, his ...
A monumental news item if ever there was one, the news of Presley's passing was a gut punch. Yes, celebrities--BIG ones--had died before, but Elvis's death was just...different. It felt weird. It kept feeling weird. And, for some, it felt SO weird that they didn't accept it....
KEVIN RC WILSON Bad Brains' Sid McCray Sid McCray, original singer for the legendary Washington D.C. hardcore punk group Bad Brains, died this year. Although McCray was only in the band for a very brief amount of time (1977 - 1978) and was not featured on any Bad Brains albums, his ...
Best Country Singer From Arizona: Waylon Jennings John Minihan, Hulton Archive Via Getty Images Best Country Singer From Arizona: Waylon Jennings Arizona Roots: Born in Texas, but planted roots in Arizona at a young age and eventually died there. Who Did He Beat?: Marty Robbins, Dierks Bentley...