“It’s with great sadness that we confirm the death of Pete Shelley, one of the UK’s most influential and prolific songwriters and co-founder of the seminal original punk band Buzzcocks,” the spokesperson said. “Pete’s music has inspired generations of musicians over a career that spanned five decades and with his band and as a solo artist, he was held in the highest regard by the music industry and by his fans around the world.” … [Read more...] about Buzzcocks Singer Pete Shelley Dead at 63
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Paul English, Willie Nelson’s Longtime Drummer, Dead at 87
In his 2015 autobiography, It’s a Long Story: My Life, Nelson recalled English as his ever-present guardian and partner-in-crime. “Wild, street-smart Paul,” he wrote, “who always had my back and got me out of more scraps than I care to recall.” … [Read more...] about Paul English, Willie Nelson’s Longtime Drummer, Dead at 87
Andrew Weatherall, Veteran Dance Music Producer and DJ, Dead at 56
“We are deeply sorry to announce that Andrew Weatherall, the noted DJ and musician, passed away in the early hours of this morning, Monday 17th February 2020, at Whipps Cross Hospital, London,” a rep for the musician said in a statement. “The cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. He was being treated in hospital but unfortunately the blood clot reached his heart. His death was swift and peaceful. … [Read more...] about Andrew Weatherall, Veteran Dance Music Producer and DJ, Dead at 56
