Vicente Fernández, Mexican Singer and ‘King of Rancheras,’ Dead At 81
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The Mexican cultural icon recorded more than 50 albums, filmed dozens of movies, and won three Grammys and eight Latin Grammys
Robbie Shakespeare, ‘Wickedest Bass’ in Reggae, Dead at 68
Posted in: Music NewsAlongside his Riddim Twins counterpart Sly Dunbar, the bassist played with everyone from Black Uhuru to Bob Dylan across more than four decades
Greg Tate, Groundbreaking Cultural Critic and Black Rock Coalition Co-Founder, Has Died
Posted in: Music NewsTate was a challenging and authoritative voice on everything from hip-hop to hardcore, and also made his own significant musical impact with projects like Burnt Sugar
Stonewall Jackson, Honky-Tonk Singer of ‘Waterloo,’ Dead at 89
Posted in: Music CountryCountry vocalist, known for “B.J. the D.J.,” “I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water,” and his signature “Waterloo,” was a member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 60 years
Billy Hinsche, Longtime Member of Beach Boys’ Touring Band, Dead at 70
Posted in: Music NewsMulti-instrumentalist who was also part of Sixties boy band Dino, Desi and Billy dies following short battle with cancer
Ezra Blount, Victim of Astroworld Tragedy, Dead at 9
Posted in: Music NewsBlount, who attended the festival with his father, was in a medically-induced coma before succumbing to organ injuries
Graeme Edge, Moody Blues’ Drummer and Co-Founder, Dead at 80
Posted in: Music NewsRock Hall-inducted drummer also contributed spoken word sections of hits like “Nights in White Satin” and “Ride My See-Saw”
Dean Stockwell, ‘Quantum Leap’ and ‘Blue Velvet’ Star, Dead at 85
Posted in: Movie NewsMarried to the Mob and Battlestar Galactica star’s career spanned seven decades
Terence ‘Astro’ Wilson, Longtime UB40 Vocalist, Dead at 64
Posted in: Music NewsWilson “toasted” on 19 of British reggae band’s albums, including the Number One hit rendition of “Red Red Wine”
Chadwick Boseman: Long Live the King
Posted in: Movie FeaturesA tribute to the actor who gave us Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Black Panther — and who leaves behind an impressive legacy that still feels painfully unfinished
