obituary

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

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

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.

Lamont Dozier

R.I.P. Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier

Legendary hit songwriter dead at 81

Julee Cruise

R.I.P. Julee Cruise, dream pop singer and David Lynch collaborator

The famed ‘Twin Peaks’ singer has died at 65

Andy Fletcher

R.I.P. Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode

The longtime member of the synth-pop legends has died at 60.

Gabe Serbian

R.I.P. Gabe Serbian of The Locust

The longtime drummer of the San Diego noise punk band has died at 44.

Klaus Schulze

R.I.P. Electronic music pioneer Klaus Schulze

The iconic electronic composer has died at 74.