DEF: Soundgarden “Flower”
As you have likely already heard, Seattle-born musician Chris Cornell passed away Wednesday at the age of 52. Among other things, Cornell is known as the frontman and a founding member of the band...
Category: In Memoriam
DEF: Erin Moran and Scott Baio “You Look at Me”
Erin Moran, who is best known for playing the role of Joanie Cunningham on the television show Happy Days, passed away Saturday at the age of 56. Moran was also the costar, along with Scott...
The J. Geils Band “You’re Gettin’ Even While I’m Gettin’ Odd”
New York City-born guitarist John Geils, Jr., who gave his name to his band, the J. Geils Band, passed away yesterday at the age of 71. The J. Geils Band released fourteen albums, including...
DEF: Barry Goudreau “Dreams”
Boston-born musician Sib Hashian passed away last Wednesday at the age of 67. Hashian is most known as the drummer for the band Boston’s first two albums. He also went on to play drums on...
Chuck Barris 1929-2017
You’ve like heard by now that Chuck Barris passed away Monday at the age of 87. Barris is most known as the creator and host of The Gong Show, though he is also remembered for...
Chuck Berry 1926-2017
As you’ve likely heard by now, rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry passed away yesterday at the age of 90. Berry is known for some of early rock ‘n’ roll’s most classic hits, including...
DEF: Sister Sledge “When the Boys Meet the Girls”
Joni Sledge, one of the four sisters who made up Philadelphia-based vocal group Sister Sledge, passed away Saturday at the age of 60. Sister Sledge is most known for their biggest hit, “We Are...
DEF: Tommy Page “Turning Me On”
New Jersey-born singer/songwriter and music industry executive Tommy Page passed away on Friday of an apparent suicide. Between 1989 and 1990, Page made three appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, most successfully with his song...
DEF: Alan Tew “The Big One” (The People’s Court Theme Song)
As you have likely heard, Judge Joseph Wapner, the original judge on the television show The People’s Court, died this weekend at the age of 97. First airing in 1981, The People’s Court became a cultural...
DEF: Al Jarreau “Never Givin’ Up”
Milwaukee-born singer Al Jarreau passed away this past weekend at the age of 76. Jarreau is known for his decades-long career as a jazz singer who at times crossed over to the R&B and...
