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.

TV On The Radio bassist Gerard Smith has passed away after battling lung cancer. Future tour dates have been cancelled. Rest in peace.

Nate Dogg has passed away at the age of 41.

On this day in 1997, Notorious B.I.G. was murdered. Remember Christopher Wallace in the replies if you wish.

Mark Tulin, bassist of The Electric Prunes, has passed away. He was working with The Smashing Pumpkins.

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Rob Viti of The Track Record recently passed away. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Today would have been Kurt Cobain's 44th birthday.

Jeff Jacobs of Temporary Residence Records artist The Drift recently lost his long battle with cancer. He will be missed.

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Scottish singer/songwriter Gerry Rafferty, best known for his 1972 hit "Stuck in the Middle With You", passed away at the age of 63. May he rest in peace.

R&B icon Teena Marie has passed away at age 54

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Leslie Nielsen, actor in movies such as Airplane! and Naked Gun, has passed away at the age of 84.

Randy Miller of The Myriad has passed away at the age of 39 from bone cancer. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family.

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Five years ago today, John "Beatz" Holohan (Bayside) passed away.

Michael Larsen of Eyedea and Abilities has passed away.

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Rock and soul king Solomon Burke passed away today at the age of 70.

LFO singer Rich Cronin passed away today at age 35 from leukemia. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

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