Obituary

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  Maggie Smith Dead at 89

  PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2024

  Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89. In a statement, her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said:It is with great sadness we have to...

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  Toronto Jazz Musician Julia Cleveland Identified as Pedestrian Killed in Junction Collision

  PUBLISHED Sep 25, 2024

  Julia Cleveland, a 46-year-old Toronto-based jazz musician who was an accomplished percussionist, has been identified as the victim of a...

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  Brujeria Bandleader Juan Brujo Has Died

  PUBLISHED Sep 19, 2024

  After losing their longtime vocalist/samplist Pinche Peach in July, Brujeria are sadly down another member: co-founding frontman John...

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  Tito Jackson Dead at 70

  PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

  Tito Jackson has died at the age of 70. The guitarist from the Jackson 5 was driving from Oklahoma to New Mexico on Sunday (September 15)...

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  Maze Singer-Songwriter Frankie Beverly Has Died

  PUBLISHED Sep 11, 2024

  Frankie Beverly, bandleader of Frankie Beverly and Maze — once dubbed "Black America's favourite band" by 'Ebony Magazine' — has died. He...

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  Brazilian Bossa Nova Icon Sérgio Mendes Has Died

  PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2024

  Sérgio Mendes, an illustrious innovator of bossa nova and '60s tropicalia, has died. He was 83. The Brazilian musician passed away at his...

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  Jack Long, Founder of Canadian Music Store Long & McQuade, Dies at 95

  PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2024

  Jack Long, the Canadian musician who founded Canadian music retail chain Long & McQuade, has died. The company shared news that Long...

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  Ulver Keyboardist Tore Ylwizaker Has Died

  PUBLISHED Aug 19, 2024

  Tore Ylwizaker, the longtime keyboardist for chameleonic Norwegian band Ulver, has died. He passed away suddenly on the night of his 54th...