It was sad to read of Gary Moore’s unexpected passing this weekend. I’ve been getting into Gary’s music in recent years via the extensive amount of material that has been issued by Eagle Rock, particularly this 5 CD collection that brings together Gary’s various performances at Montreux through the years (there’s also a nice DVD […]
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R.I.P. – Jared Koston
I’m very sad to report that Cleveland metal drummer Jared Koston of Venomin James, who has been battling stage 4 melanoma cancer, passed away this afternoon, surrounded by his family at home. Jared leaves behind a wife and four kids, and as you might recall, because of his illness, Jared and his wife were unable […]
Ronnie James Dio, R.I.P.
What a shock it was to wake up on Sunday morning to the news that heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio had passed away, after a six month battle with stomach cancer. All recent indications made it seem like Ronnie was winning the battle (in fact, he was on the “black metal” carpet in April […]
R.I.P.: Doug Fieger of The Knack
Sad news: Doug Fieger, founding member/vocalist for The Knack, passed away over the weekend after a six year battle with cancer. I never saw The Knack personally, but every time I think of the band, inevitably my mind drifts to the following moment in Reality Bites (this would be a good time for a small […]