obituary

Brian McBride

R.I.P. Brian McBride of Stars of the Lid

The ambient artist has died at 53.

The Band - Robbie Robertson

R.I.P. Robbie Robertson

The co-founder of The Band has died at 80

Rodriguez

R.I.P. Singer/songwriter Sixto Rodriguez

The cult singer/songwriter and subject of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ has died at 81.

Sinead O'Connor

R.I.P. Sinéad O’Connor

The legendary Irish singer has died at 56

Tony Bennett

R.I.P. Tony Bennett

The legendary crooner has died at 96

Jane Birkin

R.I.P. French music icon Jane Birkin

The famed actress and singer has died at 76

Hot Snakes FYF Fest 2012

R.I.P. Rick Froberg of Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes

The prolific San Diego musician has died at 55

Astrud Gilberto

R.I.P. Astrud Gilberto

The legendary singer behind “The Girl From Ipanema” has died

R.I.P. Tina Turner

The rock legend has died at 83.

R.I.P. Andy Rourke of The Smiths

The famed bassist has died at age 59

Frank Kozik

R.I.P. Frank Kozik, cover art designer and poster artist

The legendary alternative rock artist has died at 61.

Ryuichi Sakamoto

R.I.P. Ryuichi Sakamoto

The legendary electronic musician, composer and pioneer has died at age 71

Wayne Shorter

R.I.P. jazz legend Wayne Shorter

The jazz innovator has died at 89

De La Soul

R.I.P. Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul

The co-founder of De La Soul has died at 54

Burt Bacharach

R.I.P. legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach

The prolific hitmaker has died at 94

David Crosby

R.I.P. David Crosby

The legendary singer/songwriter and founder of The Byrds has died at 81

Jeff Beck

R.I.P. Jeff Beck

The blues/rock legend has died at 78

Christine McVie

R.I.P. Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac

The singer/keyboardist has died at 79.

Gal Costa

R.I.P. Gal Costa, legendary Brazilian singer

The prolific artist has died at 77

Low I can wait video

R.I.P. Mimi Parker of Low

The co-founder of the Minnesota band has died at age 55.