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Category: Obituaries

Ian McDonald
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King Crimson Founding Member Ian McDonald Dies at 75

Angel Romero February 11, 2022 1 Comment Ian McDonaldKing CrimsonProgressive rock

British multi-instrumentalist and producer Ian McDonald died on February 9, 2022. Ian McDonald was born on June 25, 1946 in Osterley, Middlesex, England. In 1969,…

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David Longdon
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Big Big Train’s David Longdon Dies at 56

Prog News November 20, 2021 1 Comment Big Big TrainDavid LongdonProgressive rock

Acclaimed progressive rock vocalist and multi-instrumentalist David Longdon died on November 20, 2021 after an accident. He was 56 years old. David Longdon had a…

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Iconic Progressive Rock Violinist Robby Steinhardt Dies at 71

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Robby Steinhardt, a founding member and original violinist and singer for the progressive rock band Kansas, passed away on July 17, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.…

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Druckfarben Vocalist Phil Naro Dies at 63

Prog News May 6, 2021 No Comments DruckfarbenPhil NaroProgressive rock

Acclaimed rock vocalist Phil Naro passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 of throat cancer. He was 63. Philip J. Sampognaro, better known as Phil…

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Electronic Music Pioneer Constance Demby Dies at 81

Prog News March 26, 2021 No Comments Constance Dembyelectronic music

Electronic music composer, instrument designer, painter, sculptor, and multi-media producer Constance Demby died on March 20, 2021. Demby became well known in the mid-1980s with…

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Keyboard Maestro and Jazz-Rock Fusion Legend Chick Corea Dies at 79

Angel Romero February 12, 2021 No Comments Chick Coreacontemporary jazzflamenco jazzfusionjazzjazz-rock

American virtuoso keyboardist, jazz-rock fusion trailblazer and composer Chick Corea passed away on February 9th, 2021 at the age of 79 from a rare form…

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Jazz Keyboard Virtuoso Lyle Mays Dies at 66

Prog News February 11, 2020 No Comments jazzjazz-rockkeyboardsLyle MaysPat Metheny Groupworld fusion

American jazz keyboardist Lyle Mays passed away on February 10, 2020. Mays was best known for his work as composer and arranger for the Pat…

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Electronic Music Artist Michael Allison Dies in California

Angel Romero January 18, 2020 No Comments Darshan Ambientelectronic musicfeaturedMichael Allison

Electronic music label Spotted Peccary Music reported the passing of Michael Allison, also known as Darshan Ambient. Allison died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in…

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Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dies at 67

Prog News January 12, 2020 No Comments hard rockNeil PeartProgressive rockRush

Canadian musician Neil Peart, drummer for celebrated rock band Rush, died on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 in Santa Mónica, California, USA. Peart joined Rush in…

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Brainticket Founder Joel Vandroogenbroeck Dies at 81

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Belgian psychedelic progressive music pioneer and multi-instrumentalist Joel Vandroogenbroeck died in Arlesheim, northern Switzerland shortly before Christmas, on December 23, 2019. Born in Brussels, Belgium,…

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