Heralded Ambient Composer Harold Budd Dead at 84
Posted in: Music News
Musician known for his minimalist works and collaborations with Brian Eno and Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie succumbs to coronavirus complications
David Prowse, Darth Vader Actor in ‘Star Wars,’ Dead at 85
Posted in: Movie NewsHulking actor donned iconic costume in original Star Wars trilogy
Hal Ketchum, Nineties Country Singer of ‘Small Town Saturday Night,’ Dead at 67
Posted in: Music CountryGrand Ole Opry member known for hits like “Hearts Are Gonna Roll” and “Sure Love” succumbs to dementia complications
Bruce Swedien, Acclaimed Audio Engineer for Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, Dead at 86
Posted in: Music NewsFive-time Grammy winner also worked with Mick Jagger, Donna Summer, Duke Ellington, Paul McCartney and more
Alex Trebek, Longtime ‘Jeopardy!’ Host, Dead at 80
Posted in: TV NewsTelevision’s consummate quizmaster dies “peacefully” after lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer
Sean Connery: The Craggy Charisma of the Last Real Movie Star
Posted in: Movie FeaturesRob Sheffield pays tribute to the original James Bond — a man who would be king that never lost his mojo
Billy Joe Shaver, Seminal Outlaw-Country Songwriter, Dead at 81
Posted in: Music CountryBest known as the songwriter of Waylon Jennings’ 1973 album ‘Honky Tonk Heroes,’ the colorful Texas raconteur had his songs recorded by Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley
William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83
Posted in: Movie NewsTelevision vet also penned Brian’s Song and Roots, created Starsky & Hutch
Jerry Jeff Walker, Outlaw Country Architect and ‘Mr. Bojangles’ Songwriter, Dead at 78
Walker’s 1973 live album ‘¡Viva Terlingua!’ is a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas, cosmic cowboy sound
Chet ‘JR’ White, Bassist, Producer for Indie Rock Outfit Girls, Dead at 40
Posted in: Music NewsMusician also collaborated with Cass McCombs and Tobias Jesso, Jr.
