Tag: obit
Saafir, Underground Bay Area Hip-Hop Great, Dead at 54
Saafir, the celebrated Oakland rapper who became a stalwart figure…
Roy Haynes, Pioneering and Prolific Jazz Drummer, Dead at 99
Roy Haynes, the prolific and proficient jazz drummer who recorded…
Quincy Jones, Peerless Music Producer Behind ‘Thriller,’ Dead at 91
Quincy Jones, a musical polymath who contributed to remarkable albums…
Quincy Jones, Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits, Dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the musical giant whose six-decade, barrier-breaking career encompassed…
Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Bassist, Dead at 84
Phil Lesh, the classically trained musician who co-founded the Grateful Dead…
DJ Clark Kent, Veteran Hip-Hop Producer, Dead at 58
DJ Clark Kent, the legendary producer behind numerous classic hip-hop…
Libby Titus, ‘Love Has No Pride’ Writer and Wife of Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen, Dead at 77
Libby Titus, the singer-songwriter best known for her song “Love…
Ka, Beloved Brooklyn Rapper, Dead at 52
Ka, the beloved independent Brooklyn rapper born Kaseem Ryan, died…
Nell Smith, Flaming Lips Collaborator, Dies at 17
Nell Smith, the young Canadian singer-songwriter who captured the hearts…