This Was Roger Ebert's Happening
When you love something, you stick with it. read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesTwitter 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
Found in: Movies, NewsRobert Zildjian: 1923 - 2013
Canadian cymbal designer and manufacturer Robert Zildjian, founder of Sabian Cymbals, passed away today at age 89. read more
Found in: Music, NewsA 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
Found in: Music, ColumnsUpdate: 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
Found in: TV, NewsRobin 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
Found in: Music, NewsChuck 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
Found in: Music, NewsDonald "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
Found in: Music, NewsAdam "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
Found in: Music, NewsLevon 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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