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Steve Ellis Passed Away

October 31, 2026

“I’ve got a good reputation from my fellow artists and so forth as a singer,” said Steve Ellis to this scribe quite a few years ago in an interview we didn’t get to finish – and never will now that … Continue reading →

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David Surkamp Passed Away

October 14, 2026

The amazing David Surkamp died yesterday, aged 73; the voice of , who shattered the universe with “Julia” and other classics, has dissolved in silence. A lot of people couldn’t stand his vocals; a multitude loved them. Almost everyone adored … Continue reading →

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Ray Gomez Passed Away

July 28, 2026

The fabulous Ray Gomez passed away, “one of the greatest to ever do it, a man that redefined modern electric jazz guitar in the late ’70s,” as wrote upon hearing of his departure for the great gig in the sky. … Continue reading →

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Dave Greenslade Passed Away

June 14, 2026

“I live within the concept of time. We all live within it, within its restrictions. It’s an important thing: it’s the only thing we’ve all got while we’re still alive. So we have to make the most of it,” Dave … Continue reading →

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Dave Mason Passed Away

April 22, 2026

The great Dave Mason died on April 19th, one month short of hitting 80, and hitting various marks and hurdles has always been his thing. Back in 2015, the veteran this scribe, when asked about his career arc, “Hopefully, I … Continue reading →

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