Larry Steinbachek died in 2016. Albums: Rainbow Nation, For a Friend: The Best of Jimmy Somerville, The Age of Consent, Hundreds & Thousands, Truthdare Doubledare Also ranks #19 on The Best Synthpop Bands & Artists Also ranks #46 on The Best Electronic Bands & Artists Also ranks #64 ...
Also ranks #2 on The Greatest Musicians Who Died Before 40 15 Paul McCartney 14,453 votes As one of the founding members of an iconic British band, this singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is considered one of the most successful composers and performers in popular music history. ...
With all the flash-in-the-pan acts we hear on the radio today, it's nice to know that there are some musicians who have stood the test of time. Don't get me wrong - I like new music. Despite my husband's teasing I can be found singing “What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direc...
The family of Isaac Hayes, who died in 2008, has repeatedly condemned Donald Trump's use of his music. The estate objected to the use of Sam & Dave's "Hold On, I'm Comin'," co-written by Hayes, at an NRA convention in 2022 where Trump made a speaking appearance, writing in a ...
From The Queen of Soul to surf rock, hip hop to rock, standards to metal… Here’s a round-up of musicians who have died in 2018.
They were all celebrated, genre-defining musicians, and they all kicked the bucket early at age 27. But as Mr. Cobain sang in 1993’sRape Me, they’re not the only ones. In fact, so many musicians have died at this age that fans and critics refer to it as joining “The 27 Club”...
Hendrix’s death is still somewhat shrouded in mystery due to conflicting stories from people who were with the singer in his final days, including when an ambulance was called and how quickly it arrived to the London hotel where he died. ...
21 May 2019, Scottish musician Jake Black (The Very Reverend D. Wayne Love), died age 59. He was a member of Alabama 3 who are best known for their track ‘Woke Up This Morning’ which was used for the opening credits of the TV series The Sopranos. In the United States, the band...
An OG musician turned politico, Cher's better half became the mayor of Palm Springs in 1988. Bono then ran for senator but was defeated, but he eventually became a Republican congressman for the state of California in 1994. Bono died after a skiing accident in 1998 and his then wife Mary...
An OG musician turned politico, Cher's better half became the mayor of Palm Springs in 1988. Bono then ran for senator but was defeated, but he eventually became a Republican congressman for the state of California in 1994. Bono died after a skiing accident in 1998 and his then wife Mary...