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Rest in Peace Tom Petty
Rest in Peace Tom Petty 1950 – 2017 Sad to report the passing of Tom Petty. I can’t even put into words what this man and his music meant to us. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.
RIP
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Bidding farewell to Glen Campbell and my list of his Top 10 songs
We are very saddened to share the news of Glen Campbell’s passing. The following post was shared on their Facebook page: It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Glen is survived by his wife, Kim Campbell of Nashville, TN; their three children, Cal, Shannon and Ashley; his children from previous marriages, Debby, Kelli, Travis, Kane, and Dillon; ten grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren; sisters Barbara, Sandra, and Jane; and brothers John Wallace “Shorty” and Gerald. In lieu of flowers, donations for Alzheimer’s research may be made to the Glen Campbell Memorial Fund at BrightFocus Foundation through the donation page at Careliving.org. A personal statement from Kim Campbell will follow. The family appreciates your prayers and respect for their privacy at this time. http://www.careliving.org/glen-campbell-memorial-donation/ Glen’s music truly had an impact on my love of music. Being the youngest of six, I was always treated [Read More]
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Rest in Peace Al Fletcher, drummer of Die So Fluid
Alastair Fletcher Oct 14 1970 – July 25 2016 We are very sorry to share the sad news of the passing of Alastair Fletcher, drummer for Die So Fluid. Al was an amazing drummer who we had the pleasure of meeting last year when they performed at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. It is heartbreaking and we would like to express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. Die So Fluid posted the following on their Facebook earlier today: Al was such a powerful drummer and although he was quite in our interview, he had a great sense of humor and a charming personality. You can check out our interview from their show last near in San Francisco at DNA Lounge. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.diesofluid.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DieSoFluid Twitter: https://twitter.com/diesofluid Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drongodrew Here is a little clip from their SF show:
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Another big loss for the music industry, Rest in Peace Glenn Frey
We just got word of another tragic loss to the music industry, the amazing Glenn Frey. Glenn was battling multiple illnesses and the cause of death was a combination of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia. Let’s pay tribute to Glenn with my Top Ten Favorite Glenn Frey songs. The One You Love 9. The Heat Is On The Shadow of Your Smile Part of Me, Part of You Hotel California Lyin Eyes You Belong To The City 3. Tequila Sunrise Take It Easy Heartache Tonight Rest in Peace, Glenn Grey You will be missed and thank you for the gift of music that was a huge part of my youth and adulthood. Songs that will continue to be the soundtrack of my life. Thank you. ~ Marisol
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The Outfield Guitarist and songwriter, John Spinks dies from liver cancer
John Spinks Rest In Peace Songwriter and guitarist for The Outfield, John Spinks has passed away at age 60 from liver cancer. The British pop rock band, The Outfeild had eight Billboard 100 hits from 1986 – 1992 which includes of course it’s Number 6 big hit, Your Love which was written by John. Their debut album, Play Deep spent 66 weeks on the chart and went Platinum. Oddly, The Outfield had great commercial success in the US much more than their homeland. I think I still have my Outfield cassettes. I wore them out and loved them. Their songs still bring me back to my youth as soon as I play them. I thank them for the great music which became the soundtrack of my youth. We send our deepest condolences to John’s family and friends. The Outfield posted the following message on their Facebook page: It is with great sadness to inform you that John passed away at 09.55 on Wednesday 9th July 2014. He was 60 years old. As many of [Read More]
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Triptykon mourns the loss of H.R. Giger – Rest in Peace
We are all saddened to hear of the loss of the great H.R. Giger. Dark metal band, Triptykon mourn the loss of H. R. Giger. in their following post. Truly sums it up perfectly. * * * * * * * * * H.R. Giger February 5, 1940 – May 12, 2014 Rest in Peace “I fight the impending lure of belated sleep For fear of waking up and you are gone” Triptykon, My Pain, 2010 For the first time in 74 years, last night was a night not illuminated by the indescribable light that was H.R. Giger. H.R. Giger became our mentor, against all odds, when we, somewhat audaciously, first established contact with him some 30 years ago. At a time when almost everybody ridiculed, ignored, or even obstructed the music the then almost completely unknown Swiss underground band Hellhammer was creating, Giger listened to us, talked to us, and gave us a chance. Not least at a time when he was at one of many peaks of his path. A [Read More]
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Shane Gibson of stOrk and former Korn touring guitarist dies at age 35
Shane Gibson 1979 – 2014 Shane Gibson, most widely know as the former touring guitarist for Korn has passed away at age 35 as a result of a blood clotting disorder. Shane performed with Korn from 2007 – 2010. Shane after touring with Korn was the founding member and guitarist for stOrk, great metal progressive rock band. The news was posted via the stOrk Facebook page It is with deepest sadness and regret that we must confirm that stOrk founding member and lead guitarist Shane Paul Gibson passed away at 5:45 AM on April 15th, 2014 in the UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama as a result of complications from a blood clotting disorder. He was 35 years old. He was one of the best guitar players the world has ever known and his virtuosity was matched only by his wit and generosity of spirit. He will be missed beyond measure. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all those who loved him as much as we did. -stOrk-: It is very [Read More]
