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Category: Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Prog News January 6, 2020 No Comments BrainticketfeaturedJoel Vandroogenbroeckpsychedelic progressive rock

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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Diego Fopiani, Founder of Andalusian Progressive Rock Band Cai Dies in Cadiz

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Drummer and vocalist Diego Fopiani, founder of trailblazing Andalusian progressive rock band Cai, died on April 4, 2019. He had been sick for the last…

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Colosseum Drummer Jon Hiseman Dies at 73

Angel Romero June 13, 2018 No Comments ColosseumColosseum IIfeaturedjazz-rockJon HisemanTempest

British musician and producer Jon Hiseman who founded seminal British progressive rock and jazz-rock bands Colosseum, Tempest and Colosseum II died June 12, 2018. Philip…

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Groundbreaking Violinist Didier Lockwood Dies at 62

Angel Romero February 19, 2018 No Comments Didier Lockwoodfeaturedjazzjazz-rockProgressive rock

French progressive rock and jazz violinist Didier Lockwood died February 18, 2018 in Paris. He was known for his virtuosity and experimentation on the electric…

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