Posts Tagged ‘Tribute’
Tribute: Queen of Rock n’ Roll Tina Turner Passes Away, Aged 83
Superstar singer and performer Tina Turner has passed away, aged 83. Tina Turner passed away in her home near Zurich in Switzerland, where she had been a citizen since 2013. Hailed as the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, Tina was one of the top recording artists of all time and responsible for a cavalcade of…
Read MoreIn Memory Of Barry Humphries, Dame Edna & Sir Les
In the superstitious business of show, it is said that when one celebrity dies two are sure to follow. And so it is with the passing of Australian entertainment royalty Barry Humphries, as we also mourn the loss of iconic personalities Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. Barry Humphries passed away on 22 April…
Read MoreJerry Lee Lewis Leaves Questionable Legacy
The original wild man of rock ‘n’ roll Jerry Lee Lewis passed away on 28 October, just days after his death was falsely reported by tabloid news outlet TMZ. The ‘Great Balls Of Fire’ singer passed away at his home in Mississippi with his wife Judith by his side. He was 87 years old. Previously,…
Read MoreIn Tribute To Coolio
Famed rapper Coolio, the prophetic voice of iconic ‘90s anthem ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’, has passed away, aged 59. Coolio was found unresponsive at a friend’s house in Los Angeles on 28 September and pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. At this point, no foul play is suspected, and his manager has released a statement…
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II Laid To Rest
Words: Matt Innes Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest with her parents, sister and husband in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle. Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth passed away at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, aged 96. Her death sparked an international outpouring of grief and emotion for…
Read MoreIn Tribute: New Zealand Songstress Margaret Urlich
By Matt Innes This week we pay tribute to another iconic musician, ARIA Award-winning New Zealand singer Margaret Urlich who passed away from cancer, aged 57. A trailblazing performer and the first female artist to top the New Zealand charts, Margaret also featured as the co-vocalist on Daryl Braithwaite’s hit song ‘The Horses’. Her family…
Read MoreIn Tribute: Judith Durham and Olivia Newton-John
Words: Matt Innes The Australian music industry is mourning two beloved icons this week with the passing of Judith Durham AO and Olivia Newton-John, both leaving behind their own remarkable legacies as powerhouse trailblazers. As the frontwoman for folk-pop quartet the Seekers, Judith Durham helped pioneer the international expansion of the Australian music industry during…
Read MoreIn Memory Of Guitarist Dion Hirini
Words: Matt Innes The music industry is mourning the loss of guitarist Dion Hirini, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Dion had been on tour with Row Jerry Crow band and passed away from a heart condition while travelling home from one of the shows in regional Victoria on 12 March. Born in New Zealand…
Read MoreFEATURE: A Tribute To The Late & Great Michael Gudinski
Words: Matt Innes The sudden passing of Australian music industry icon and founder of Mushroom Records Michael Gudinski has left a gaping hole in many hearts. Michael reportedly passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight [1 March], at the age of 68. To those who knew him personally, Michael was a cunning entrepreneur, earning the…
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