Singer Etta James has died at the age of 73.

Johnny Otis, the "godfather of rhythm and blues," died Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 90.

Producer Jeff "Critter" Newell (Blink-182, Angels & Airwaves) passed way at the age of 45 on December 31. May he rest in peace.

Woods of Ypres frontman David Gold was killed in a car accident last night at the age of 31. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Music industry exec John Atterberry died today after being randomly shot by a gunman in Hollywood on Friday.

Damone drummer Dustin Hengst has passed away.

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Dobie Gray, most famous for his hit "Drift Away," has died of cancer at the age of 71.

Comedian Patrice O'Neal passed away yesterday due to complications of a stroke he suffered last month.

The Maddigans bassist Thaddeus Lake was killed in a car accident on Saturday. May he rest in peace. A statement from the band can be found in the replies.

Gwar frontman Dave "Oderus Urungus" Brockie issued a statement regarding the death of guitarist Cory Smoot. Read it in the replies.

James Van Doren, co-founder of Vans, has passed away at the age of 72.

Gwar guitarist Cory "Flattus Maximus" Smoot has passed away. May he rest in peace. A statement from frontman Dave Brockie can be found in the replies.

Amy Winehouse's recent death was the result of alcohol poisoning.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton.

French producer and DJ DJ Mehdi (from Ed Banger Records) passed away last night after the roof of his house collapsed while hosting his friend and musical partner DJ Riton's birthday party. He was 34.

Friendly Fires trumpet player Richard Turner has passed away from a heart attack at age 27.

Former Warrant singer Jani Lane has passed away at the age of 47. Rest in peace.

Only Living Witness drummer Eric Stevenson passed away at the age of 42 after a battle with melanoma. May he rest in peace.

Ryan Shaw, singer, songwriter and guitar player for The Early Strike, passed away last Tuesday morning from a rare but aggressive pediatric cancer called DSRCT. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Amy Winehouse has passed away at the age of 27.

Ryan Dunn (of Jackass fame) passed away early this morning from a car accident in PA. He will be missed.

Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, passed away today at the age of 69.

Convict Dexter Issac recently admitted to shooting Tupac.

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A second person has died at Bonnaroo this year.

Anal C*nt frontman Seth Putnam passed away at the age of 43 yesterday as the result of a heart attack. May he rest in peace.

Die Antwoord collaborator and musician Leon Botha has died from complications with the disease progeria. He was one of the world's oldest survivors of progeria.

Legendary musician and poet, Gil Scott-Heron passed away yesterday at the age of 62.

Cali Swag District member M-Bone was killed in a drive by shooting.

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Skatalite drummer Lloyd Knib has passed away. R.I.P.

Poly Styrene, the lead singer of legendary punk band X-Ray Spex, has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.