In MemoriamMoody Blues co-founder, drummer Graeme Edge, dies at 80The Associated Press • Nov 12, 2021The band's frontman Justin Hayward called Edge the backbone of the British rock band, which was inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. The band's last album was released in 2003.
In MemoriamAstro, a founding member of the reggae group UB40, has died at age 64Hazel Cills • Nov 7, 2021The artist, born Terence Wilson, sang about issues of racism and poverty in the music of the pioneering reggae band.
In MemoriamRonnie Wilson of The Gap Band has died at 73Hazel Cills • Nov 3, 2021With his brothers Charlie and Robert, the multi-instrumentalist helped define R&B's sound in the 1970s and '80s, bringing a distinct flavor of synth-heavy electro-funk.
News and InterviewsJazz guitarist Pat Martino, a virtuoso twice over, dies at 77Shaun Brady • Nov 2, 2021The lauded guitarist's career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with an auspicious education in Pennsylvania from a teacher of John Coltrane.
News and InterviewsJay Black, lead singer of pop group The Americans, dies at 82Hazel Cills • Oct 24, 2021The singer of Jay and the Americans was known as the voice in 1960s hits including "This Magic Moment" and "Come a Little Bit Closer."
Local Current BlogMinnesota arts community mourns writer Pamela EspelandJay Gabler • Sep 27, 2021Pamela Espeland, a writer and editor who was one of the busiest and most passionate journalists covering the Minnesota arts scene, died on Sunday evening after an apparent stroke, according to a statement her family shared this afternoon on Facebook. “Many of you know her as a voice for the Twin Cities arts community,” they…
In MemoriamSarah Dash, singer and co-founder of LaBelle, has diedJaclyn Diaz • Sep 21, 2021Sarah Dash is best remembered as the singer and co-founder of the all-female singing group LaBelle, best known for their 1974 hit 'Lady Marmalade.'
In MemoriamGeorge Wein, music festival pioneer, dies at 95Walter Ray Watson • Sep 13, 2021A founder of the Newport Folk Festival, the Newport Jazz Festival and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival -- and perhaps the most important jazz impresario of all time -- died Monday.
In MemoriamAppreciating Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones' drummerEric Deggans • Aug 25, 2021Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died on Tuesday, played with a deceptively simple style that took some fans time to appreciate.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Remembering Charlie WattsJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Aug 25, 2021Yesterday, Charlie Watts, drummer for The Rolling Stones passed away at age 80. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Rolling Stones do you want to hear?