Looking back, it’s been common to equate the Doors with their vocalist and frontman Jim Morrison. You May Also Like: The Beatles vs. The Doors: Odd Couples Moody Blues’ Ray Thomas (1941-2018): An Appreciation

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Peter Banks, original guitarist for progressive rock legends Yes, has passed away, confirms former band member Billy Sherwood. Banks, 65, played on the first two albums by Yes, suggested the name and even created the band’s first logo. You May Also Like: David Cross and Peter Banks – ‘Crossover’ (2020)Read More

He may be best known not for his own career, but for providing the first big break for one of the most important bands in rock history. Tony Sheridan, who passed away February 16, 2013, was the Gene Vincent of Hamburg You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Ain’t She Sweet”Read More

So many musicians are leaving us far too soon, and the latest legend handed a ticket to rock and roll heaven is Reg Presley, lead singer of the Troggs, who passed away February 7, 2013 from lung cancer. You May Also Like: Chick Corea (1941-2021): An Appreciation Moody Blues’ RayRead More

Dave Brubeck, convention-defying jazz pianist and author of the standards “In Your Own Sweet Way” and “The Duke,” among others, has died — just one day shy of his 92nd birthday. You May Also Like: Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation Anthony Braxton – ‘Quartet (Standards) 2020’ (2021) Dave Stryker –Read More

Ronnie Montrose would have been 65 on November 29, 2012, and former musical collaborators like Marc Bonilla say this first birthday without him is going to be particularly hard. You May Also Like: Edgar Winter Group – They Only Come Out at Night (1972): On Second Thought Steve Smith: TheRead More