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Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012, Lightfoot was a legend in the music industry who helped shape the music world in the 60s and 70s. Lightfoot was set to go on tour throughout 2023 but had to cancel due to health issues, which tragically ended up leading to the ...
Life on the road, with all its perils and temptations, coupled with a tendency among some young people to both “push the envelope” and believe they are indestructible, has meant that we have lost too many musicians at a tragically early age. But it is jazz musicians who have perhaps suf...
with Geffen to Asylum records, and Meisner recorded on the band’s first five albums, contributing bass, high harmonies, songs, and lead vocals, most notably on “One of These Nights.” Meisner left the Eagles (to be replaced by Timothy B. Schmit, the same bassist who replaced him in Po...
Despite the singer’s numerous attempts to regain control, she tragically lost her life on February 11, 2012. Related: Whitney Houston’s First TV Appearance Will Give You Chills 9. Bobby Brown Image from Shutterstock. Bobby Brown, the man pointed out as the catalyst for Whitney Houston’s ...
young and old felt they lost a powerful and life-affirming icon. His death also prompted the first discussion about the unusual number of musicians who have passed away at the age of 27. The phrase “27 Club” is thought to have originated with a statement by Cobain’s mother, who said...
In the world of music, many talented artists died way too early in plane crashes. Artists like Aaliyah, Randy Rhodes, John Denver & many members of Lynyrd Skynyrd have all tragically lost their lives too soon. Sadly that applies to Texas; not only have we seen Texas born musicians killed ...
Tragically, Mylett passed away in 1986 at the age of 36 due to complications related to AIDS. He is remembered as a talented and versatile performer who made notable contributions to both the music and film industries. Mylett's music career began in his teenage years, where he formed a band...
Dolores O’Riordan tragically died of an accidental drowning in 2018, at the age of 46. the band had been working on a new album, and using demo vocals of Dolores, they released their final album in 2019, featuring the single ‘All Over Now’. ...
music industry often takes the form of alcohol and drugs, but it is not limited to these substances. Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, for example, has spoken openly about his struggles with gambling and online gaming addiction while Avicii tragically passed away due to related health conditions in ...