Obituary
Aaron Rossi, Former Ministry and Prong Drummer, Dead at 44
The drummer passed away after suffering a sudden and severe heart attack. Aaron Rossi, Former Ministry and Prong Drummer, Dead at 44 Spencer Kaufman
Roy Ayers, “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” Musician and Godfather of Neo Soul, Dead at 84
The legendary jazz-funk artist died after battling a long illness. Roy Ayers, “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” Musician and Godfather of Neo Soul, Dead at 84 Spencer Kaufman
Dolly Parton pays tribute to Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years
"Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years," Parton said in a statement. Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband of Nearly 60 Years, Dead at 82 Spencer Kaufman
Angie Stone Killed in Car Crash at Age 63
The veteran R&B singer was known for hit singles including "No More Rain (In This Cloud)" and "Wish I Didn’t Miss You" Angie Stone Killed in Car Crash at Age 63 Scoop Harrison
David Johansen, New York Dolls Singer, Dead at 75
The trailblazing punk figure had been diagnosed with stage four cancer and a brain tumor. David Johansen, New York Dolls Singer, Dead at 75 Jo Vito
Bill Fay, Cult Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 81
He found success later in his career with the release of several albums through Dead Oceans. Bill Fay, Cult Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 81 Scoop Harrison
Lynne Marie Stewart, Miss Yvonne from Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Dead at 78
Stewart also played Charlie's mom in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Lynne Marie Stewart, Miss Yvonne from Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Dead at 78 Alex Young
The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Voletta Wallace Dead at 78
She died of natural causes while receiving hospice care in Pennsylvania. The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Voletta Wallace Dead at 78 Eddie Fu
Rick Buckler, Drummer for The Jam, Dead at 69
Tributes have come in from his Jam bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton. Rick Buckler, Drummer for The Jam, Dead at 69 Spencer Kaufman
Dave Jerden, Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains Producer, Dead at 75
The studio veteran also worked on albums by Talking Heads, Social Distortion, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Offspring, and more. Dave Jerden, Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains Producer, Dead at 75 Spencer Kaufman
DJ Unk, “Walk It Out” Rapper, Dead at 42
The Atlanta rapper was also known for his hit song "2 Step." DJ Unk, “Walk It Out” Rapper, Dead at 42 Scoop Harrison
Sam Moore, Legendary Soul Singer and Member of Sam & Dave, Dead at 89
Best known for hits including "Soul Man" and "Hold On I'm Coming." Sam Moore, Legendary Soul Singer and Member of Sam & Dave, Dead at 89 Scoop Harrison
