Josh Freese Foo Fighters have announced that musician Josh Freese will be the band’s new drummer following the death of Taylor Hawkins in March 2022. Freese jammed with frontman Dave Grohl, bassist Nate Mendel, guitarists Pat Smear and Chris Shiflett and keyboardist...
FRANK KOZIK: Rock Graphic Artist Frank Kozik, a graphic artist, died last Saturday (5/6/2023). Kozik’s death was confirmed on his official Instagram account by his wife, Sharon, who said his passing was “unexpected.” No cause of death was given. Frank Kozik was a...
MARK STEWART Mark Stewart, frontman of the highly influential rock outfit the Pop Group, has died at age 62. Stewart’s death was confirmed by his label over the weekend; the singer has reportedly passed away in the early hours of Friday, 21st April. No cause of death...
Ian Bairnson Ian Bairnson, passed away on April 7, 2023, due to Dementia, according to his wife's post on Instagram. Ian Bairnson was a Scottish musician, best known for being one of the core members of The Alan Parsons Project. He was a multi-instrumentalist, who...
General NIRVANA: KURT COBAIN HAND-ILLUSTRATED IRON MAIDEN "KILLERS" SKATEBOARD photo credit: Julien's Auctions Last year (2022) skateboarding legend Tony Hawk picked up a skateboard that was hand painted in 1985 by the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who...
Taylor Hawkins Oliver Taylor Hawkins was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 17, 1972. His family moved to Laguna Beach, California, in 1976, where Hawkins grew up. Hawkins was the youngest of three, with an older brother and sister, Jason and Heather. He graduated...
SOUNDGARDEN Greg Harris, the President and CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced (February 1, 2023) the nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame. Nominee ballots will be sent to an international voting body of more than 1,000 artists, historians, and members...
The event marks the second annual Drumeo Awards, celebrating the drummers who made the biggest impact in 2022.
Van Conner (March 17, 1967 – January 18, 2023) Van Conner, the bassist for the Grunge band Screaming Trees, has died. His brother and bandmate Gary Lee Conner shared the news on Facebook: “Van Conner bassist and Screaming Trees songwriter died last night of...