RIP

We Will Always Love Her: Honoring Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston’s death on February 11 at the age of 48 came as a shock to the music world. But in the months that followed fans, friends, family and fellow musicians were able to pay their respects to the diva.

2012/12/26

Bob Babbit, far right, with other Funk Brothers, Uriel Jones & Eddie Willis. (Provided photo)

Funk Brothers Bassist Bob Babbitt Dies at 74

Bob Babbitt, who played in Motown Records’ house band Funk Brothers, died yesterday (July 17) in a Nashville hospice following a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was 74.

2012/07/17

Deep Purple’s Jon Lord Dead at 71

Deep Purple keyboardist and co-founder Jon Lord died today (July 16) in London after suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism and a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.

2012/07/16

Michael Jackson Remembered, Three Years After Death: Family & Friends Tweet

Today, Jackson family members, celebrities and fans took to Twitter to honor Michael Jackson on the third anniversary of his death.

2012/06/25

Elvis Is Alive… In Hologram Form

The hologram trend started with a deceased rap star and now it’s getting a visit from The King. Digital Domain Media Group, who created a shockingly realistic Tupac Shakur hologram for a Coachella “performance” back in April, is developing a similar virtual visualization of Elvis Presley.

2012/06/06

Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Barry Gibb Releases Video Tribute To Brother Robin

Though Barry Gibb has been quiet since the death of his younger brother Robin, a new video released by the surviving Bee Gee is a loving tribute to his fallen bandmate.

2012/05/23

R.I.P. Donna Summer: Eight Essential Songs From The Queen Of Disco

From her disco days to her reinvention in the 1980s and beyond, Donna Summer was a one of a kind star in the music world. Known famously as the Queen of Disco, Summer scored four No. 1 singles on the Hot 100 chart and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach No. 1.

2012/05/17