Dickey Betts, a guitarist and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, died…
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Chompie’s to host celebration of life for Lovey Borenstein this weekend
Update: This story has been updated to reflect a change in date…
Celebrated Composer Richard Horowitz Dies at 75
Richard Horowitz, the composer and pianist who won a Golden Globe Award…
Rico Wade, Renowned Producer for Atlanta Hip-Hop, Dies at 52
Rico Wade, a member of the renowned Atlanta-based production and songwriting trio…
Mister Cee, New York Radio DJ and Notorious B.I.G. Producer, Dies at 57
Calvin LeBrun, the New York radio DJ best known as Mister Cee,…
Keith LeBlanc, Drummer on Grandmaster Flash and Sugarhill Gang Songs, Dies at 69
Keith LeBlanc, the Tackhead drummer, producer, and session musician best known for…
Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader, dies at 94 years old
Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader, dies at…
John Sinclair: The rebel of many causes
Many of us who knew John Sinclair have a tale or two…
Chance Perdomo, Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Actor, Dead at 27
Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage Chance Perdomo, the actor best known for his roles…
Bill Jorgensen Dies: TV Anchor For WNEW In New York Was 96
Veteran New York City broadcast news anchor Bill Jorgensen, remembered for his…
Shigeichi Negishi, Original Karaoke Machine Inventor, Dies at 100
Shigeichi Negishi, the Japanese entrepreneur who invented the first-ever karaoke machine, died…
Vybz Kartel, Sentenced to Life in Prison in 2014, Wins Appeal of Murder Conviction
In 2014, Vybz Kartel was sentenced to life in prison after being…
Dallas Native Paul Alexander, Lawyer and Teacher Who Used Iron Lung Since 1952, Dies at 78
Dallas native Paul Alexander, one of two remaining users of the iron…
Eric Carmen, Raspberries Frontman and “All by Myself” Singer, Dies at 74
Eric Carmen, the frontman of ‘70s pop-rock band Raspberries and solo artist…
Detroit chef Max Hardy dies suddenly
click to enlarge Courtesy photo Chef Maxcel Hardy. Beloved Detroit chef Maxcel…
Style Icon Iris Apfel, an American Original, Is Dead at 102
“You’ve either got or you haven’t got style,” goes the old Sammy…
Richard Lewis, comedian and
Richard Lewis, the actor and comedian known for his long-running stand-up career…
Outspoken Flint Councilman and TikTok sensation Eric Mays dies
City of Flint Flint City Councilman Eric Mays. Eric Mays, a passionate…
What Alexey Navalny’s Death Means For Russia and Putin’s Regime
âIâm not ready for my son to become a martyr.â Alexey Navalnyâs…
Damo Suzuki, Legendary Can Vocalist, Dies at 74
Damo Suzuki, the Japanese musician who spent a handful of memorable years…