Tag: obituaries

“The Voice of House Music” Chuck Roberts has died

Chicago house icon Chuck Roberts, famous for the "In the beginning there was jack..." sermon, has passed away after a battle with cancer.

The Wonderful Karl The Voice Has Passed Away

French West Indies vocalist Karl The Voice remembered as a kindly figure whose voice animated tracks by Fred Everything, Franck Roger, Marc Cotterell, Playin 4 The City, Bob Sinclar and more.

Steve Ostrow, founder of NYC’s Continental Baths, dies at 91

The NYC singer and entrepreneur who gave Frankie Knuckles and Larry Levan an early gig passed away in Australia.

An Unspeakable Tragedy: Remembering Silent Servant, Simone Ling and The Soft Moon

Three artists with deep roots and human connections in this scene died last week, in what appears to be an unspeakable tragedy.

Amp Fiddler, a giant among giants, has died

By every measure one of the greatest of the many great artists birthed by Detroit, singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Amp Fiddler has passed away.

Chicago House DJ, pioneer & icon Teri Bristol has died

Teri Bristol, who held down residencies in Chicago for more than 30 years, including genuinely iconic nights at Medusa's and Crobar, passed away on September 25, 2023.

“Get Up!” A Tribute to DJ Deeon

The man behind the legend was even greater than the legend itself. 5 Mag remembers Chicago house DJ and ghetto house pioneer DJ Deeon, who passed away today.

Artist, Icon: Jojo Baby has died

Jojo Baby, original club kid, artist and nightlife icon whose fame spread from Chicago to the world, has passed away.

#RIP Giano Lujan

We hadn't heard from house music producer and DJ Giano for awhile. Sadly, friends are posting on Facebook that Giano (aka Ian) Lujan passed away last week.

Mark Fleischman, ex-owner of Studio 54, has died today

Former club owner and author Mark Fleischman chose to end his life by assisted suicide in Switzerland.

Sixties icon Ronnie Spector has died

Vocalist and leader of The Ronettes, Ronnie Spector's life was an inspiration.

Dub visionary Lee “Scratch” Perry has died

The musical icon and production pioneer has died at age 85 in Jamaica.

Phil Asher, who was among the greatest producers in the world, has died

From broken beat to soulful house to soaring remixes, Phil Asher leaves behind a staggering legacy and treasure trove of tracks.

Cándido: Revolutionary, the Thousand Finger Man and the Hands of Fire

One of the most important percussionists in history has died. Cándido Camero changed popular music forever - and almost invented house music along the way.

DJ International Records’ Benji Espinoza has passed away

Chicago house pioneer Benji Espinoza, co-founder of DJ International and an A&R man in his bones has died.

Shudder When You Say His Name: RIP Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider

Remembering the co-founder of Kraftwerk Florian Schneider who died of cancer "a few days" after his birthday on April 7 2020, according to the group.

Tony Allen Has Died: “Perhaps The Greatest Drummer Who Ever Lived”

Legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen has died in Paris. Known for his collaborations with Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Art Blakey, Jeff Mills and more, a cause of death was not reported.

Remembering New Wave, No Wave & NYC Icon Cristina

The queen of fractured '80s pop Cristina has died, allegedly from coronavirus.

Judy Russell Is At Peace

One of the beautiful people who made house music possible, Judy Russell of Downtown161, Downtown304, Vinylmania, Movin' Records and the Paradise Garage has passed away.

Chicago House’s Sleezy D of “I’ve Lost Control” Has Died

Marshall Jefferson tagged us in a post bringing the news that Derrick Harris aka Sleezy D has died of kidney failure.

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