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Glen Hansard with The Frames photo by Ros O'Gorman

Glen Hansard Killed In Dublin Motorcycle Crash Aged 56

by Paul Cashmere

Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, founder of The Frames and star of Once, has passed away at age 56 following a motorcycle accident in Dublin.

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Cold Chisel, Richard Clapton, Icehouse Sax Player Andy Bickers Dies At 56

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music mourns the loss of Andy Bickers, the celebrated saxophonist whose career with Cold Chisel and collaborations with major Australian and international artists spanned more than three decades.

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Alan Osmond

Alan Osmond Of The Osmonds Dies At 76

by Paul Cashmere

Alan Osmond, creative leader of The Osmonds and key architect behind their 1970s success, has died aged 76 following complications from multiple sclerosis.

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Mark Kennedy

Mark Kennedy, Legendary Australian Drummer For Spectrum, Ayers Rock And Leo Sayer, Dies Aged 74

by Paul Cashmere

Mark Kennedy, the legendary drummer who powered Spectrum, Ayers Rock, and Leo Sayer’s band for two decades, has died in Victoria following a terminal illness.

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Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night Singer Chuck Negron Dies Aged 83

by Paul Cashmere

Founding Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron has died aged 83. Negron’s lead vocals on Joy To The World, One and An Old Fashioned Love Song helped define a generation.

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Ian Lees photo from Kirsty Cox Facebook

Ian Lees, Bass Player for Moving Pictures, Has Died

by Paul Cashmere

Ian Lees, the bass player for Moving Pictures, has died after a heart attack. Musicians from across Australia have shared tributes honouring his talent, humour and kindness.

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Ace Frehley at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ace Frehley of KISS has Died at Age 74

by Paul Cashmere

Ace Frehley, KISS’s original lead guitarist and creator of The Spaceman persona, has died aged 74 after complications from a fall. His groundbreaking guitar work and cosmic persona defined an era of rock.

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