Obituary
Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson, Vocalist of The Selecter, Dead at 73
Hendrickson was known for singing on The Selecter’s song “Too Much Pressure,” and left his mark on the history of ska and punk. Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson, Vocalist of The Selecter, Dead at 73 Jo Vito
Brother Marquis, 2 Live Crew Rapper, Dead at 57
2 Live Crew came under national scrutiny when their third album, 1989's As Nasty as They Wanna Be, was declared legally obscene. Brother Marquis, 2 Live Crew Rapper, Dead at 58 Jo Vito
Richard Sherman, Oscar-Winning Composer of Mary Poppins, “It’s a Small World,” Dead at 95
Richard Sherman and his brother Robert also composed music for films including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Richard Sherman, Oscar-Winning Composer of Mary Poppins, “It’s a Small World,” Dead at 95 Scoop Harrison
David Sanborn, Saxophonist for David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Dead at 78
Sanborn was a celebrated saxophonist across multiple genres, and played on many popular songs. David Sanborn, Saxophonist for David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Dead at 78 Jo Vito
Roger Corman, Independent Film Legend, Dead at 98
"The Pope of Pop Cinema" is also responsible for giving early breaks to Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, and Ron Howard. Roger Corman, Independent Film Legend, Dead at 98 Scoop Harrison
Dennis Thompson, MC5 Drummer, Dead at 75
The Detroit native was the last surviving member of the influential rock band. Dennis Thompson, MC5 Drummer, Dead at 75 Eddie Fu
Bernard Hill, Titanic and Lord of the Rings Actor, Dead at 79
Hill portrayed Captain Edward James Smith and King Théoden of Rohan, among other notable roles. Bernard Hill, Titanic and Lord of the Rings Actor, Dead at 79 Jo Vito
Dicky Betts, Allman Brothers Co-Founder, Dead at 80
The Allman Brothers Band guitarist passed away Thursday from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Dicky Betts, Allman Brothers Co-Founder, Dead at 80 Alex Young
Mister Cee, legendary New York City DJ, dead at 57
The Hot 97 personality started out as Big Daddy Kane's official DJ and also helped discover The Notorious B.I.G. Mister Cee, Legendary New York City DJ, Dead at 57 Eddie Fu
Dexter Romweber, Founder of Flat Duo Jets, Dead at 57
Romweber inspired countless musicians, from The White Stripes, to Cat Power, to more. Dexter Romweber, Founder of Flat Duo Jets, Dead at 57 Jo Vito
Damo Suzuki, Pioneering Vocalist of Can, Dead at 74
Suzuki appeared on Can’s albums Tago Mago, Ege Bamyası, Future Days, and more. Damo Suzuki, Pioneering Vocalist of Can, Dead at 74 Jo Vito
“Elvis Is Everywhere” Singer Mojo Nixon Dies Aboard Outlaw Country Cruise
The cult rockabilly musician was also a longtime radio DJ for SiriusXM. “Elvis Is Everywhere” Singer Mojo Nixon Dies Aboard Outlaw Country Cruise Scoop Harrison
