Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 05 21st, 2010 | 2 Comments
Ronnie James Dio Public Memorial Service
A public memorial service to celebrate the life of Black Sabbath and Dio singer Ronnie James Dio has been announced. Taking place at the The Hall Of Liberty in Los Angeles on May 30, the event will commemorate the life of the frontman who died from stomach cancer earlier this week. According to the...
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 05 16th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Ronnie James Dio Dies
A metal god has left this world. Wendy Dio, Ronnie James Dio’s wife and manager wrote this at ronniejamesdio.com: Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew...
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 08 13th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Les Paul, Guitar Legend and Innovator Dead at 94
The founding father of rock n’ roll and modern music, Les Paul, has died at the age of 94 in White Plains, NY. According to a statement, Paul died of complications from severe pneumonia. An innovator on the electric guitar and inventor of multi-track recording, Paul has been inducted into many...
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 02 4th, 2009 | No Comments
The Cramps Singer Lux Interior Dies
Lux Interior (born Erick Lee Purkhiser), the lead singer of the iconic group The Cramps is dead at 62. His death is related to a pre existing heart condition. According the bands pulicist, Lux dies Wednesday morning. The Cramps began in 1972 with Lux and guitarist Poison Ivy who later became his wife....
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 01 28th, 2009 | No Comments
Billy Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd Passes Away
Billy Powell, 56, of the legendary southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. A local news paper reports that Powell died Wednesday at his home in Orange Park, Florida. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s web site has this entry: “Beloved Pianist for the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band, Billy Powell, passed away last...
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 01 13th, 2009 | No Comments
Stooges Guitarist Dead
Ron Asheton, the guitar player for the Stooges is dead at age 60. An infliential guitar player. A founder of the American punk movement. Asheton, was found on his couch and appeared to have been dead for several days. Foul Play is not expected in the unexpected death. According to to Wikipedia: The Stooges...
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