Posts Tagged ‘Tribute’
50 Years of ‘A Day At The Races’ by Queen
Queen’s fifth studio album, A Day at the Races, released in December 1976, arrived at a pivotal moment in the band’s career. Following the staggering success of A Night at the Opera, Queen faced immense expectations both from fans and critics. The album’s title, echoing its predecessor’s Marx Brothers theme, signalled a continuation of their…
Read MoreThis Week In Music News
From RIPs to reunions and the imminent arrival of rap royalty, this week has been an emotional rollercoaster in music news. This week in music news brings the tragic passing of Mastodon lead guitarist Brent Hinds, aged 51, who was killed in an accident while riding his motorcycle. Atlanta police reports say a car collided…
Read MoreTerence Stamp Passes Away, Aged 87
Beloved British actor Terence Stamp, known for roles in ‘Superman’ films and ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ has died, aged 87. The veteran actor’s family released a statement announcing Terence Stamp had passed away over the weekend. “He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a…
Read MoreVal Kilmer Forever
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has died, aged 65. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer announced her father had passed away on 1 April in Los Angeles from pneumonia. Val was previously diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, from which he recovered. Born in Los Angeles in 1959 and educated at Julliard, Val Kilmer was a prominent leading…
Read MoreIn Tribute To Roberta Flack
The world has lost another cherished voice with the passing of certified legend Roberta Flack. Roberta Flack, a highly famed and respected singer, songwriter and musician passed away on 24 February at the age of 88. Her manager Suzanne Koga reported Roberta succumbed to cardiac arrest en route to hospital in Manhattan. Roberta was born…
Read MoreIn Memory Of Quincy Jones
Hit-making American music producer Quincy Jones has died, aged 91. Quincy Jones passed away Sunday night (3 November) local time at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in…
Read MoreFeature: ‘Houses Of The Holy’ by Led Zeppelin at 50
‘Houses Of The Holy’, the fifth studio album from classic rock overlords Led Zeppelin, is another incredible album turning 50 this year. It was released 28 March 1973, mere weeks after Pink Floyd dropped their magnum opus ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ in a stellar year for iconic rock albums. Though vastly different in style…
Read MoreFilmmaker William Friedkin Passes Away
Famed director, producer and screenwriter William Friedkin has passed away, aged 87. Friedkin was a prominent member of the New Hollywood movement in the ‘70s, directing features such as ‘The French Connection’ and ‘The Exorcist’, leaving behind a legacy of cinematic excellence. William was born in Chicago in 1935 during the golden age of Hollywood.…
Read MoreThe Incomparable Sinéad O’Connor
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has passed away, aged 56. Her untimely death was announced by a statement from her family: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” it reads. Sinéad O’Connor courted both…
Read MoreThe Enduring Legacy Of Tony Bennett
The music world bids farewell to legendary crooner Tony Bennett, who passed away on 21 July aged 96. Tony Bennett will be memorialised as one of the greatest male vocalists of both the 20th and 21st centuries, with a career spanning eight decades, a cavalcade of classic songs, 19 Grammy Awards and countless adoring fans.…
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