Jon Zazula, Co-Founder of Metallica’s First Label Megaforce, Dead at 69
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The label Zazula launched with his late wife Marsha was also home to metal favorites Anthrax, Testament, and Overkill
Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins, Legendary Keyboardist Who Played on Albums by Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Dead at 84
Posted in: Music CountryBlind after an accident at age 3, Robbins learned to play piano with a distinct sense of feel, which made him a go-to Nashville session musician
Don Wilson, the Ventures’ Co-Founder and Rhythm Guitarist, Dead at 88
Posted in: Music NewsInfluential instrumental rock band behind the hit “Walk, Don’t Run” were inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Meat Loaf, Master of Operatic Rock, Dead at 74
Posted in: Music News“I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” marked one of the most stunning comebacks in rock history
Prolific Brazilian Samba Singer Elza Soares Dead at 91
Posted in: Music NewsThe artist was known for experimenting beyond samba and incorporating social commentary in her songs
Dallas Frazier, Country Songwriter of ‘Elvira’ and ‘Beneath Still Waters,’ Dead at 82
Posted in: Music CountryThe Oak Ridge Boys gave Frazier his biggest success with their indelible version of “Elvira,” but legends like Merle Haggard, George Jones, Charley Pride, and Willie Nelson all recorded his songs
Rachel Nagy, Detroit Cobras’ Lead Singer and Co-Founder, Has Died
Posted in: Music News“In both her voice and personality, Rachel Nagy was the perfect balance of tough badass and absolute sweetheart,” Third Man Records writes of garage rock frontwoman
Ronnie Spector, Beloved Ronettes Singer, Dead at 78
Posted in: Music News“Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her,” her family said of “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain” vocalist
Bob Saget, Wholesome ‘Full House’ Star and Brilliantly Filthy Comic, Dead at 65
Posted in: TV NewsAmerica’s Funniest Home Videos host and veteran comic and roast participant played wholesome on TV and dirty in his standup
Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-Winning Lyricist of ‘The Way We Were,’ Dead at 93
Posted in: Music NewsMusic industry giant also co-wrote “The Windmills of Your Mind” with her husband Alan, with whom she formed a Grammy Song of the Year-winning partnership
