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Rock Legend Mick Ralphs of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople Passes Away at 81

Henley-on-Thames, England — Mick Ralphs, the acclaimed guitarist and co-founder of rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died at the age of 81. Ralphs’ passing was confirmed by a statement from Bad Company after he died in a local care facility on June 23. Ralphs’ influential music career came to a halt due to health issues arising after a stroke in late 2016, shortly after his final live performance with Bad Company …

Psychedelic Rock Pioneer James Lowe of The Electric Prunes Passes Away at 82, Leaving a Legacy of Musical Innovation

Los Angeles — James Lowe, the visionary lead singer and founding member of the influential psychedelic rock band the Electric Prunes, died on May 22 at the age of 82. Family members announced through the band’s social media that he passed away from natural causes, surrounded by loved ones and the melodies that defined his career. The Electric Prunes, established by Lowe in 1965 in Los Angeles, initially emerged from an earlier ensemble known as …

Rock and Roll Icon Rick Derringer Passes Away at 77, Leaving Legacy of Chart-Topping Hits and Cultural Anthems

Ormond Beach, Florida — Rick Derringer, the rock and roll virtuoso known for his blazing guitar solos and immortal anthems of the American soundtrack, died on May 26, 2025, at his home in Ormond Beach, Florida. The celebrated 77-year-old musician passed away at 8:09 p.m., surrounded by his family and close friends after experiencing a sudden heart failure. Rick, born Rick Zehringer in Celina, Ohio, first shot to stardom at the tender age of 17. …

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Flouts Safety Warnings with Controversial Swim in DC’s Polluted Rock Creek

Washington, D.C. — In a move that has spurred critical examination and debate, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, was pictured submerged in Rock Creek’s murky waters during a family outing last Sunday. Despite over half a century of swimming bans in D.C.’s waterways due to severe contamination, Kennedy chose to take a dip alongside his grandchildren during a Mother’s Day celebration at Dumbarton Oaks Park. Public …

No mainstream acknowledgement for Sindika Thug’s Rock Attacks on Socialist Equality Party Members

Moratuwa, Sri Lanka – Two members of the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Sri Lanka were violently attacked by pro-government thugs, sparking outrage and condemnation from workers, youth, and organizations worldwide. Dehin Wasantha, a veteran university worker, and Lakshman Fernando, a full-time SEP party worker, were physically assaulted at the University of Moratuwa by members of a trade union affiliated with the ruling Sri Lankan Podujana Peramuna party. The attack took place on November 30, …

Fatal Shooting Near Hard Rock Stadium Following Dolphins Game, Miami Gardens Police Report

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – A man was shot and killed near Hard Rock Stadium after a Miami Dolphins game on Sunday, Miami Gardens police reported. The shooting took place in the stadium’s parking lot shortly after the end of the game. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival, police said. The suspect fled the scene and has not been apprehended at this time. The incident comes amidst …

Fatal Shooting Outside Hard Rock Stadium After Dolphins Game

MIAMI, Fla. – After a Miami Dolphins game on Sunday night, a man was found dead just a block away from Hard Rock Stadium, according to authorities. The Miami Gardens Police Department reported that the man was shot and killed near a shopping center on NW 27th Avenue overnight, following the conclusion of the football game between the Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. One witness described seeing a heavy police presence and numerous lights at …

Blondie’s Clem Burke, Iconic Drummer and Rock Hall of Famer, Dies at 70 After Cancer Battle

London — Clem Burke, the iconic drummer of the seminal 1970s new wave band Blondie, has died at age 70 after a private battle with cancer, the band’s spokesperson announced. Burke, celebrated as one of the top drummers in music history by Rolling Stone magazine, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Joining Blondie in 1975, Burke replaced the band’s original drummer and quickly made an indelible mark on the music scene. He played on …

Rock Pioneer Larry Tamblyn of The Standells Passes Away at 82, Leaves Legacy of Classic Hits and Influential Music

Los Angeles — Larry Tamblyn, the celebrated keyboardist and founding member of the iconic 1960s rock band The Standells, known for the hit “Dirty Water,” has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed by his nephew, Dennis Tamblyn, through a heartfelt social media tribute this past Saturday. Tamblyn, who seamlessly combined garage rock with raw vocal energy, left an indelible mark on the music industry, especially endearing himself to Boston sports fans …

Garth Hudson, Revered Rock Icon and Final Member of The Band, Passes Away at 87

Woodstock, NY – Garth Hudson, the celebrated keyboardist and last surviving member of the influential rock group The Band, died at the age of 87 on January 21, 2025, in a local nursing home. Hudson was renowned for his pioneering musical contributions, which left a lasting mark on rock and roll history. Born Eric Garth Hudson on August 2, 1937, in London, Ontario, his musical journey began with piano lessons at the age of five, …