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Joe Cocker passes away

December 22, 2014

No more roar from the Sheffield Lion: the great Joe Cocker died on Monday, December 22nd, at the age of 70. One of the most recognizable – both in sight and sound – British soul and rhythm-and-blues performers, his main forte … Continue reading →

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Alan Bown, R.I.P.

December 19, 2014

Possibly, that was the only occasion when a trumpet player became a leader of a rock band but Alan Bown, who passed away on December 16th after long illness. was no ordinary musician. His ensembles, THE ALAN BOWN SET and … Continue reading →

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Bobby Keys and Ian McLagan pass away

December 4, 2014

They both played with THE ROLLING STONES, they both lived in Texas, they both used to have fun, and they died within a day’s span. Yet they were different, American saxophonist Bobby Keys a star accompanist whose credits are aplenty … Continue reading →

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Clive Palmer dies

November 25, 2014

Not a member of the mysterious folk troupe’s classic line-up, Clive Palmer, who passed away on November 23rd, aged 71, was one of THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND‘s co-founders. It was him who joined forces with Robin Williamson and drew Joe … Continue reading →

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Jack Bruce deserted cities of the heart

October 25, 2014

Arguably the most influential bassist in rock, Jack Bruce died today. One of a kind, a fantastic musician who brought his academic education and cello mastery to the blues and the most fabulous, operatic singer, Jack’s career encompassed not only CREAM, alongside … Continue reading →

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