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In Memoriam: Jack Bruce (1943-2014)

Legendary bassist Jack Bruce, one third of 60’s power trio Cream (with drummer Ginger Baker and guitarist Eric Clapton), passed away today from liver disease. Jack Bruce had a long…

In Memoriam: Wojciech Kilar

It seems like the holiday season is always saddened by the loss of great artists. I learned today that Polish composer Wojciech Kilar passed away today at the age of…

When the Music’s Over: In Memoriam – Ray Manzarek (1939-2013)

Five to One, baby One in five No one here gets out alive, now. I learned today that Ray Manzarek passed away at the age of 74, after a long…

In memoriam: Jeff Hanneman of Slayer (1964-2013)

Sad news yesterday: Jeff Hanneman from Slayer passed away at 49 of liver failure (that may or may not have been caused by a spider bite that caused flesh eating…

In memoriam: Clive Burr (1957-2013)

We learned today that original Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr passed away. He had been suffering for years from multiple sclerosis. Burr’s drumming can be heard on the first 3…