This Was Roger Ebert's Happening

This Was Roger Ebert's Happening

When you love something, you stick with it.  read more

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Twitter Remembers Roger Ebert

Twitter Remembers Roger Ebert

From President Barack Obama to new filmmakers like Mark Duplass, to critics including Steven Hyden, here are some of our favorite tweets remembering Ebert.   read more

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Robert Zildjian: 1923 - 2013

Robert Zildjian: 1923 - 2013

Canadian cymbal designer and manufacturer Robert Zildjian, founder of Sabian Cymbals, passed away today at age 89.   read more

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A Farewell Transmission: Thoughts on Jason Molina's Passing

A Farewell Transmission: Thoughts on Jason Molina's Passing

I received an email at 10:54 a.m. yesterday that succinctly read: "Jason Molina is dead. I'm gutted."  read more

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Update: Andy Griffith Died from Heart Attack

Update: Andy Griffith Died from Heart Attack

Update: The AP has reported that Andy Griffith’s death on Tuesday was caused by a heart attack, according to his death certificate. The certificate, which was filed yesterday, also confirms that Griffith died at 7:00 a.m, and that he was buried in his family’s cemetery in Manteo, N.C....  read more

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Robin Gibb: 1949-2012

Robin Gibb: 1949-2012

Singer Robin Gibb has "reportedly":http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/20/showbiz/robin-gibb-dies/index.html passed away after a long battle with colorectal cancer. He was 62 years old.  read more

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Chuck Brown: 1936 - 2012

Chuck Brown: 1936 - 2012

After being hospitalized since April 18, Chuck Brown died May 16 due to complications from pneumonia. The percussion-heavy, funky music that became known as go-go is said to have originated with Brown in Washington D.C. The New York Times stated in its obituary that a candlelight vigil was held in Washington on Wednesday night where a sound truck played Brown’s music for the crowd before a prayer session....  read more

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Donald "Duck" Dunn: 1941 - 2012

Donald "Duck" Dunn: 1941 - 2012

Legendary Booker T. and the M.G.’s bassist, Donald “Duck” Dunn, died early this morning while on tour in Tokyo. Dunn was 70. The death was confirmed by Steve Cropper, who played guitar for Booker T. and the M.G.’s....  read more

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Adam "MCA" Yauch: 1964-2012

Adam "MCA" Yauch: 1964-2012

Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the legendary and influential rap trio Beastie Boys has died at the age of 47, Rolling Stone reports. The rapper was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 after a tumor was discovered on his salivary gland.  read more

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Levon Helm: 1940-2012

Levon Helm: 1940-2012

In sad—albeit somewhat expected—news, Levon Helm, legendary drummer for The Band, has passed away at the age of 71.  read more

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