In MemoriamZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dead at age 72Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jul 28, 2021One-third of the Texas blues-rock mainstay ZZ Top has died. Dusty Hill, the band's bassist and one of its vocalists, was 72 years old, and according to his bandmates died at his home in Houston.
In MemoriamBiz Markie, beatboxer and rapper, has died at 57David Ma • Jul 17, 2021Biz Markie died Friday night after months of health issues.
In MemoriamRemembering Gift of GabJesse Thorn • Jul 16, 2021We're remembering the life of rapper Gift of Gab, who died last month at just 50 years old. Gab was the co-founder and MC for the legendary Northern California hip-hop group Blackalicious.
In MemoriamLloyd Price, early rock influence, dies at 88Associated Press • May 9, 2021The singer-songwriter, an early rock and roll star and enduring maverick whose hits included such favorites as 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy,' 'Personality' and the semi-forbidden 'Stagger Lee,' has died.
Local Current BlogFive years without Prince: A timelineStaff • Apr 20, 2021It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Prince’s tragic death, which still feels so fresh and painful for his millions of “fams” around the world. It’s been an eventful five years, though, with a trove of releases from the Vault, the opening of Paisley Park as a museum, countless tribute performances, and more.…
Local Current BlogRemembering Max Graham, singer and mandolinist in Minneapolis ‘jam grass’ band Kind CountryJay Gabler • Mar 5, 2021Today, Minneapolis band Kind Country shared the news that Max Graham — lead vocalist, mandolinist, and a co-songwriter in the group — has died. “It is with deep regret and sorrow that we inform you that our dear brother, Max, has left this earthly home,” the group wrote in a statement on Facebook. “We are…
In MemoriamElectronic artist and producer SOPHIE dies at 34Otis Hart • Jan 30, 2021SOPHIE, the audacious producer who helped usher in a new era of pop-infused electronic music, died Saturday morning in Athens after an accident.
Iconic bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice has diedLuke Taylor • Dec 27, 2020Tony Rice helped shape the sound of bluegrass music and influenced a multitude of musicians, including Molly Tuttle, Jason Isbell and Chris Thile.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: In Memoriam - part 2Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 18, 2020Round 2 -- for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists would you like to hear that we lost in 2020?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: In Memoriam - part 1Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 17, 2020For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists would you like to hear that we lost in 2020?