Dead Body Found at Bonnaroo Site
The body of a mid-20s white male was discovered at the Bonnaroo site on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Workers were clearing the 700-acre farm of debris when they discovered the body in a single tent. This is the seventh death in Bonnaroo's eight-year history.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBarry Beckett: 1943-2009
Musician and producer Barry Beckett died in his Tennessee home on June 10 due to complications related to a stroke. He was 66 years old. Beckett is survived by his sons Matthew and Mark and his wife Diane.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDavid Carradine: 1936-2009
Actor David Carradine was found dead early this morning in a Bangkok, Thailand, hotel. The cause of death is uncertain at this point, with multiple sources reporting suicide, natural and accidental deaths.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsKoko Taylor: 1928-2009
Koko Taylor, the Grammy Award-winning "Queen of the Blues" whose career spanned five decades, died Wednesday in her hometown of Chicago due to complications from her recent gastrointestinal surgery. She was 80 years old.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPerforming Songwriter Announces Final Issue
As an independent music magazine with humble beginnings, we hate to say goodbye to a like-minded publication. But today, we're doing just that, as Performing Songwriter publisher/editor/founder Lydia Hutchinson recently announced that this month's issue will be the magazine's last.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsMoroccan Festival Ends In Tragedy as 11 Die in Stampede
At least 11 festival-goers died as a result of a stampede during the Mawazine (Rhythms) festival in the Moroccan capital of Rabat on May 23. Police report that victims include five women, four men and two children.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJay Bennett: 1963-2009
Solo rocker and former Wilco member, Jay Bennett, died yesterday... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDom DeLuise: 1933-2009
Dom DeLuise, the ebullient 75-year-old actor who became known for his frequent collaborations with Mel Brooks, died earlier this week in his sleep after a long illness, according to his family.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDuane Jarvis: 1957-2009
Nashville pioneer Duane Jarvis died last Wednesday in his Los Angeles home after a protracted battle with colon cancer. He was 51 years old.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBlender magazine folds, Joe Levy heads to Maxim
The shrinking page count of Blender was an indication that something was up. The magazine, not unlike many others, was suffering under the financial pressures of the economy and soon found itself with a much leaner figure than when it began in 2001.... read more
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