David Clayton-Thomas, who fronted Blood, Sweat, and Tears during their most popular period, died “peacefully,” according to a press notice, in Toronto on Tuesday. A cause of death was not made public. He was 84. With a deep baritone and a flair for hyperbolic sentimentality, Clayton-Thomas’ melodrama fueled a string of hits for Blood, Sweat, … Read more
Clive Davis, the music executive who founded Arista Records and J Records and helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and many others, died on Monday at his home in New York City. Rolling Stone has confirmed Davis’ death. He was 94. Davis’ … Read more
Bobby Prince, the renowned video game composer who scored titles like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died at the age of 81. Prince’s family confirmed the composer’s death, adding that he “passed peacefully into Heaven’s Musical Gates on June 16, 2026.” No cause of death was provided. “His innovative work helped define an era of … Read more
James Burrows, co-creator of the hit sitcom Cheers and prolific TV director over 1,000 episodes, has died at the age of 85. Burrows’ family announced the director’s death to People on Friday, adding that he “passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family.” No cause of death was provided. “For more than five decades, … Read more
The prolific producer had worked with the likes of Future, Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and more Super producer Tay Keith, whose resume includes collaborations with Future, Travis Scott, and Beyoncé, was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday afternoon. He was 29. A statement by the Metro Nashville Police Department said that no foul play … Read more
Robert Thurman, father to actress Uma Thurman and the co-founder of the cultural institution Tibet House in New York City, has died at the age of 84. Thurman’s death was announced via social media by Tibet House, which wrote, “We are deeply saddened to announce that Robert A.F. Thurman, prominent American Buddhist scholar, co-founder of … Read more
Walter Parazaider, a founding member of Chicago who played several wind instruments in the band, including sax, flute, and clarinet, died June 17 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81. Rolling Stone has confirmed his death. Parazaider’s long tenure in Chicago stretched from their earliest incarnation in 1967 until 2018, when he … Read more
Bill Cody, a longtime Nashville radio deejay at the venerable WSM and a regular Grand Ole Opry announcer, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with kidney and heart failure. He was 67. WSM announced Cody’s death in a social media post. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend … Read more
James Blood Ulmer, the innovative guitarist who fused avant-garde jazz with funk and the blues, died on June 3, according to a statement his family published via DownBeat. A cause of death was not immediately available, but his family said Ulmer died “peacefully.” He was 86. Known for a unique approach to improvisation and his … Read more
Anthony Head, the actor who played Rupert “Ripper” Giles on TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died of complications due to pneumonia at the age of 72. His daughters Emily and Daisy Head announced their father’s death in a statement to the BBC, writer the actor “passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by … Read more