Tag: obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Family and friends have passed along word that legendary House Music vocalist and Chicago native Kim English has passed away.

Friends and fans pay tribute to Chicago techno, house and ghetto house producer and pioneer DJ Amar who died on Monday.

Keith Flint brought a punk rock ferocity to dance music that punk rock no longer had. The Prodigy frontman was found dead this morning on March 4 2019 of apparent suicide.

A private plane crash near Los Angeles killed all five passengers on board, including Navid Izadi and his mother.

DJs, producers and fans from across the house music scene pay tribute to the late Boyd Jarvis this weekend.

One of the most pivotal figures in dance music history, celebrated producer, DJ, keyboardist and an architect of House Music: Boyd Jarvis, remembered.

A true member of the Chicago House music community, he was the light that lit up every dancefloor that he graced. He had infinite energy, endless positivity and the best sense of humor. We will miss you Anuj.

Mysterious synth-funk godfather William Onyeabor died Monday in his hometown of Enugu, Nigeria.