How are we going to deal with that fact that so many legendary rock stars will soon die?
September 1st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Every once in a while, I realize how old some of our biggest rock stars have become. I dwell and
Browsing the "Death" Tag
Pure Hell: America’s first all-black pure punk band
August 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
How could I have missed Pure Hell all these years? According to this article in Dazed, this West Philly band
Dolores O’Riordan happy, enthusiastic in message left before her death
April 6th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
If an autopsy ultimately determines that Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan committed suicide, a newly discovered voicemail left hours before her
20 Years Later, We Finally Get to See the Coroner’s Report on the Death of Michael Hutchence
November 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On the morning of November 22, 1997, a maid at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sydney, Australia, reported that the guest
“Fresh Track Marks?” Was Chris Cornell “Messed Up” During His Final Concert?
May 25th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
There are still plenty of unanswered questions surrounding the death of Chris Cornell. This new revelation from his tour manager
According to the Internet Conspiracists, Avril Lavigne is Dead. Again.
May 15th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Oh, Internet. You can be so wonderfully looney, especially when it comes to propagating weird rumours and theories. You want
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 786: The Diversity Show [Music and Podcast Embedded]
April 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Here is a truth that some people find very uncomfortable: rock, alt-rock and indie rock are predominantly white. Why is
Prince Got his Opioids Under a Friend’s Name (And Other Stories About His Death)
April 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Friday will mark the one-year anniversary of Prince’s death. After lying dead and alone in an elevator at his Paisley
George Michael Death Drama: Lover Claims Twitter Hack Responsible for Pointing to Suicide
January 2nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
This one is going to be messy. Police want to talk to George Michael’s lover, Fadi Fawaz, about a series
Sad But True: Death Has Been Very Good for the Music Industry This Year
December 28th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
With just a couple of days to go in the fiscal year for the music business, a number of people
Ten Years Ago Today, James Brown Died
December 25th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It was December 25, 2006, that word came down that James Brown had died at the age of 73. His
Leonard Cohen: “I Am Ready To Die”
October 14th, 2016 | by Larry Lootsteen
There is something so intrinsically honest about Leonard Cohen. His music. His lyrics. His writing. His poetry. All are an
He Loves Them Not, Not, Not
September 11th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
George Martin secured his place in music history when he signed the Beatles after all other producers and labels in
It Was Another Crazy Weekend for Violence and Death in Music
June 20th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
What is it with 2016? What’s with all the death and violence when it comes to music? Look what happened
And the Prince News Just Keeps on Coming…
May 1st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
As a result of grossly elevated tree pollen yesterday, I found myself in line at the drug store with an
Prince: Percocet Addict
April 30th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Although we’re still awaiting the toxicology report on Prince, it’s looking more and more like prescription drugs were involved. The
Why Does the Death of a Musician Hit Us So Hard?
April 3rd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
John Lennon was shot on a Monday night. I called a friend of mine–the hardest of hardcore Lennon fans I’ve
Wife of Eagles’ Randy Meisner Shot Dead in Midst of Domestic Violence Situation
March 7th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Lana Rae Meisner, the wife of Eagles co-founder, Randy Meisner, was shot dead in the couple’s LA home on Sunday.
Random Music News for Monday 07 March 2016
March 7th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Back on the air again. Starting today on 102.1 Edge/Toronto, you’ll hear me Mon-Fri from 1-2pm ET. Let’s see what
Death as a Positive Career Move
February 18th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Take a look at this graph. It’s a Google trends snapshot, measuring interest in David Bowie (as in the number
Police Release Details on Scott Weiland’s Death
January 7th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
A couple of days ago, I came into possession of Scott Weiland’s will–it’s a public legal document–and it listed his
NO! Lemmy from Motorhead Has Died
December 28th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Lemmy Kilmister, a man once believed to be almost as indestructible as Keith Richards, is no longer with us. He
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