Tag: obituary

John Pickles, founder of Mastermix and the business force behind Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers, has died aged 84.

Tim Curry, the actor and singer who defined The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died aged 80. His three A&M albums are also remembered.

Dolly Parton has died aged 80 in Nashville, leaving seven decades of music and a philanthropic legacy spanning literacy, disaster relief, healthcare and her East Tennessee community.

Vicki Wickham, the pioneering producer behind Ready Steady Go! and the longtime manager and confidante of Dusty Springfield, has died. Noise11 reflects on her remarkable contribution to British music, television and artist management.

Australian music journalist, broadcaster and author Glenn A. Baker has died aged 74. The news was confirmed by friend and collaborator Stuart Coupe, marking the loss of one of Australia’s most influential music historians.

Bill Oddie, comedian, musician, broadcaster and member of The Goodies, has died aged 85, ending a career that influenced British comedy and wildlife broadcasting for more than six decades.

Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller has died aged 59 following a two year battle with oesophageal cancer. The band’s official statement pays tribute to one of hardcore’s defining voices.

Acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, whose remarkable career included Jurassic Park, The Piano, Dead Calm and Hunt For The Wilderpeople, has died in Sydney aged 78.

Broadcaster, journalist and former Victorian senator Derryn Hinch has died aged 82, ending a career that left an enduring mark on Australian media and politics.

The music world has paid tribute to Bonnie Tyler following her death at 75, with Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, David Guetta, Catherine Zeta-Jones and fellow artists honouring her extraordinary career.

Bonnie Tyler, whose unmistakable voice powered classics including Total Eclipse Of The Heart, Holding Out For A Hero and It’s A Heartache, has died aged 75. The Welsh singer leaves behind one of pop and rock’s most enduring catalogues, including a memorable recording of Brian Cadd’s Slow Walk on her 2019 album Between The Earth And The Stars.

Victor Willis, the founding lead singer and co-writer behind Village People’s biggest hits including Y.M.C.A., has died aged 75 after a short illness.

Clive Davis, one of the most influential record executives in music history, has died aged 94. The Columbia, Arista and Sony music architect helped launch the careers of generations of stars.

James Handy, the veteran character actor known for Top Gun: Maverick, Jumanji, Alias and Logan, has died at age 81 after a fatal stabbing in Los Angeles.

Soul and blues singer Clarence Carter, best known for Slip Away, Patches and Strokin’, has died aged 90 after complications from pneumonia.

Outlaw country figure David Allan Coe has died aged 86, leaving behind a catalogue marked by influence, rebellion and enduring controversy.

ABC Radio Sydney presenter and former Models musician James Valentine has died aged 64 after a two-year cancer battle.

Dash Crofts, one half of Seals & Crofts and the voice behind Summer Breeze, has died at 87 following heart surgery complications.

Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind Wild Thing and Angel Of The Morning, has died at 86, leaving a legacy across rock, pop and country music.

Wu-Tang Clan have confirmed the death of executive producer Oliver “Power” Grant, a foundational figure in the group’s rise and the architect behind Wu Wear.

Legendary blues singer and guitarist John Hammond has died aged 83, ending a six-decade career dedicated to preserving and performing traditional blues music.

Neil Sedaka, the influential pop singer-songwriter behind Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Laughter In The Rain, has died aged 86.

Brad Arnold, founder and lead singer of Three Doors Down, has died at 47 following a battle with renal cancer. His songs helped define mainstream rock in the 2000s.

The global music world is mourning the death of Midnight Oil co-founder Rob Hirst, a powerful drummer, songwriter and activist, aged 70.

Michael Abrahams, original Jethro Tull guitarist and Blodwyn Pig founder, has died aged 82, leaving a lasting blues rock legacy.

Texas progressive country pioneer Joe Ely has died aged 78, leaving a lasting legacy across American roots music.

Raul Malo, the celebrated voice of The Mavericks and a defining figure in Americana and country fusion, has died in Houston at age 60 following a battle with cancer.

A full career retrospective and obituary for Peter McFarlane, drummer with Finch and Contraband, and a respected figure across Australian music.

Skyhooks guitarist Bob “Bongo” Starkie has passed away at 73. He leaves behind a legacy that helped shape the sound and identity of Australian rock.

Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81. His music, film work and partnership with producer Leslie Kong helped carry Jamaican culture to the world.