Tag: Obituary

“#Billy Joe Shaver, Outlaw Country Songwriter, Dead at 81” Billy Joe Shaver, the outlaw country music singer-songwriter, has died in his native Texas after suffering a stroke. He was 81. Shaver’s career spanned nearly 50 years and he was regarded as one of the signature voices of the outlaw country genre. Born in Coriscana, Texas,…

“#Viola Smith, Trailblazing Swing Drummer, Dead at 107” Viola Smith, the trailblazing drummer once heralded as the “fastest girl drummer in the world,” has died, The Washington Post reports. She was 107 years old. According to the Post, Smith died October 21 at her home in Costa Mesa, California. The cause of death was revealed…

“#Toshinori Kondo, Electronic Trumpet Artist, Dead at 71” Toshinori Kondo, the Japanese free jazz trumpeter known for his improvisations and electronic experimentation, has died, NPR reports. His family confirmed the news. He was 71.  Kondo moved to New York City from Japan in the late 1970s, where he fell in with iconic experimental musicians from…

“#Spencer Davis, Leader of Spencer Davis Group, Dead at 81” Spencer Davis, the bandleader of the Spencer Davis Group, died in the hospital on Monday while receiving treatment for pneumonia, his agent told BBC News. “He was a very good friend,” said his agent Bob Birk. “He was a highly ethical, very talented, good-hearted, extremely…

“#The Outfield’s Tony Lewis Dead at 62” Tony Lewis, bassist and lead vocalist for English rock band the Outfield, has died. He was 62 years old. The news of Lewis’ death was posted on his official website as well as social media platforms. “It is with great sadness and sorrow to announce that Tony Lewis…

“#José Padilla, Iconic Ibiza DJ, Dead at 64” José Padilla, the iconic Ibiza DJ known for his sets at the Café Del Mar, died on Sunday. The news was confirmed by his family via his social media accounts. Earlier this year Padilla revealed that he’d been diagnosed with colon cancer. A GoFundMe was launched to…