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James T Ellis, who belted out the refrain "Burn, baby burn!" in a 1970s-era disco hit that's still replayed in modern sports arenas, has died. He was 74. Other Trammps hits included 'Hold Back The Night'. RIP

Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack dies at the age of 65 after battle with cancer . Very sad news on one of my all time favorite bands. RIP

Very sadle Men At Work's Greg Ham has passed away one day. This news comes right after the passing of legendary Dick Clark. Very sad day for music lovers around the world. R.I.P.

Yes, I gather Dick Clark was a major deal in the US, for 'Bandstand' or somesuch Not sure what the modern equivalent would be.

Greg Ham, responsible for one of the most famous bits of flutistry in music history

RIP both

Even more sad news at it's been announced Levon Helm of The Band has passed away at 71. RIP.

Guitar hero Bert Weedon has died at the grand old age of 91. Though not considered as vital a player as most of the greats, he achieved immortality through his Play In A Day book which showed how to play the guitar, and which was credited by no less a roll call of honour than Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Brian May, amongst many, many others. And a thoroughly nice bloke, too, from all accounts.

RIP

RIP )-: Adam Yauch Dead: Beastie Boys Member MCA Dies of Cancer at 47

Adric wrote:RIP )-: Adam Yauch Dead: Beastie Boys Member MCA Dies of Cancer at 47

Never heard of anyone getting "salivary gland cancer" before, so it just goes to show. I never really went for their 1987/8 hype, but 'Intergalactic' was a winner. RIP

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Adric wrote:RIP )-: Adam Yauch Dead: Beastie Boys Member MCA Dies of Cancer at 47

Never heard of anyone getting "salivary gland cancer" before, so it just goes to show. I never really went for their 1987/8 hype, but 'Intergalactic' was a winner. RIP

Can very much relate to that. In the states "Fight For Your Right (To Party)" was their first hit and was quite popular for a time. I never could get into it. It also came out in that mid 80's era that became so "commercial" for a time. I always thought 85-mid 87 to be the "bland" period of the decade, still with some smashing hits.
As for the cancer, I did a little research that should easily enough be found just by googling the term "cell phone cancer" or anything along those lines. There have been increasing cases of this and doctors believe it to be from using cell phones over long periods of time. Somehow it can do damage to the brain. I always thought of it more as a brain tumor, though I'm no doctor. Ofcourse, you won't hear the media talk about it as long as they have a cell phone provider as a sponsor.

Donald “Duck” Dunn, who played on hundreds of rock and soul classics as the bassist for Booker T. and the MGs, and later as a session player, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 70.

Disco Diva Donna Summer has today passed away after a fight with cancer. She was 63. She will be remembered for a string of catchy classics, not least of which the double-header of 'Love to Love You Baby' and 'I Feel Love', which helped changed the musical climate forever.

RIP

So many losses this year alone and only into May. After battling with cancer for years, we have lost Bee Gees member Robin Gibb. Just weeks ago, he seemed to be on the road to recovery. Very sad times for music lovers of the Disco era. I had barely starting taking in loss of Whitney Houston when Donna Summer was pronounced dead. Very sad indeed. RIP .... You will ALWAYS live on and be remembered through your fantastic music.

Yes, Robin has left us a tremendous legacy of music. Like Donna, he (with the Bee Gees) really helped changed the direction of music in the 1970's, and AFAIK, the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack is still one of the biggest selling albums of all time. So RIP

Sadly another loss today. Herb Reed of vocal group The Platters dead at 83 RIP

RIP Bob Welch Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch dead in apparent suicide

Famous as part of minor chart heroes, the Flying Pickets, Brian Hibbard has died at the age of 65. He also did quite a bit of acting, including one role in Doctor Who.

RIP

Deep Purple's keyboardist Jon Lord has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71. He co-wrote many of their hits, including such gems as 'Smoke on the Water'.

RIP

I am crushed!!! The Jeffersons Original Theme Song

RIP Scott McKenzie )-: Scott McKenzie, singer of flower power pop, dies aged 73

Record producer Chris Lighty, who had worked with the likes of 50 Cent and Mariah Carey, committed suicide yesterday, aged 44. He had divorced his wife last year, and was being chased by the IRS for millions of dollars in tax.

One of America's greatest ever songwriters, Hal David, has died aged 91. In a long and fruitful career, he will be best remembered for collaborations with fellow legend Burt Bacharach, which yielded Oscars and other prizes, and made stars of singers like Dionne Warwick. Here's a few of their gems:

Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - BJ Thomas
Close To You - The Carpenters
Alfie - Cilla Black
What's New Pussycat? - Tom Jones
Walk On By, I Say a Little Prayer, Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Dionne Warwick
Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa, Gene Pitney
(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Sandie Shaw
Magic Moments - Perry Como

RIP

Much-loved British entertainer Max Bygraves passed away at his home in Queensland at the weekend, aged 89. He had been suffering with Alzheimer's disease.

Though well regarded as a comedian and variety entertainer, he also had several hit singles in the 1950's and beyond, including the hugely successful 'You Need Hands' and 'Tulips From Amsterdam'.

RIP

Legendary crooner Andy Williams has died, aged 84. He had been suffering from cancer.

As one of the giants of Easy Listening music, he will remembered for voicing many timeless standards, not least

Moon River

RIP

Classic songwriter Bill Dees has died at the age of 73. Though he wrote hundreds of songs, performed by a myriad bunch of artists, perhaps his greatest triumphs were in collaboration with Roy Orbison on songs like 'It's Over', and 'Oh, Pretty Woman'

RIP