The British media announced today that British guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Kevin Ayers, a leading figure in the UK’s psychedelic rock scene, died February 18th,…
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Van der Graaf Generator Bassist Nic Potter Dies at 61
British bassist, songwriter and painter Nic Potter died January 17th, 2013. He was a respected musician who worked with legendary progressive rock band Van der…
View More Van der Graaf Generator Bassist Nic Potter Dies at 61Progressive Rock Drummer Ivo Varts Dies at 51
Estonian Public Broadcasting announced the death of Ivo Varts, a progressive rock drummer from Estonia. He died in Tallin on January 15th of an accidental…
View More Progressive Rock Drummer Ivo Varts Dies at 51Michael Dunford of Progressive Rock Band Renaissance Dies
Progressive rock band Renaissance announced today that its leading composer and guitarist Michael Dunford died on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. He had just returned home…
View More Michael Dunford of Progressive Rock Band Renaissance DiesInfluential Uruguayan Drummer Osvaldo Fattoruso Dies at 64
Legendary Uruguayan rock and jazz drummer Osvaldo Fattoruso died this morning in Montevideo of cancer. He was 64. Jorge Osvaldo Fattoruso was born May 12th,…
View More Influential Uruguayan Drummer Osvaldo Fattoruso Dies at 64Druid Drummer Cedric Sharpley Dies
South African drummer Cedric Sharpley died from a heart attack on March 13th, 2012. Cedric Sharpley was the drummer for Druid, a 1970s progressive rock…
View More Druid Drummer Cedric Sharpley DiesArgentine Rock Music Legend Luis Alberto Spinetta Dies at 62
Luis Alberto Spinetta, one of the most important figures in Argentine rock music died today, February 8th, 2012 of lung cancer. He was 62. Composer,…
View More Argentine Rock Music Legend Luis Alberto Spinetta Dies at 62Spanish Electronic Music Pioneer Carlos Guirao Dies
Spanish synthesist and guitarist Carlos Guirao died January 17th, 2012 of cancer. He was 57. Guirao was one of the pioneers of electronic music in…
View More Spanish Electronic Music Pioneer Carlos Guirao DiesProgressive Rock Musicians Who Left Us in 2011
Obituaries of progressive rock, fusion and electronic music artists who left us in 2011. Renowned British guitarist Gary Moore died Sunday, February 6th, 2011 while…
View More Progressive Rock Musicians Who Left Us in 2011Utopia Keyboardist Moogy Klingman Dies at 61
American keyboardist Moogy Klingman died in New York City November 15th 2011. Mr. Klingman was best known for his work with musician and producer Todd…
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