In MemoriamRolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80NPR Staff • Aug 24, 2021Watts was famous for his potent beat and unflappable style, featured on all 26 Rolling Stones studio albums and numerous live albums.
In MemoriamRemembering Charlie Watts, 1941-2021 Aug 24, 2021We're celebrating the drummer's legacy by going all-Stones from 1-6 p.m. today, Aug. 24.
In MemoriamIn Chucky Thompson, Black Music found big soundChristopher A. Daniel • Aug 19, 2021The producer, who died this month at 53, crafted career-defining records by Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G., armed with a desire to understand his artists as people first.
Beloved singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith dies at 68Jay Gabler • Aug 13, 2021The Grammy-winning Americana artist was acclaimed for her warm, distinctive voice and her poignant lyrics.
In MemoriamKool & The Gang' Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas has diedAssociated Press • Aug 8, 2021Thomas, a founding member of the long-running band known for soul-funk hits like 'Celebration,' played a trio of instruments and served as the Gang's emcee.
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.…