2020 In Memoria

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Vaughan Mason, the musician and producer whose influential disco-funk singles — most notably his 1980 roller skating anthem “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll” — have been sampled by dozens of artists ranging from Daft Punk to a Tribe Called Quest, died Thursday of natural causes at the age of 69. Mason’s son Baron confirmed the musician’s death to Rolling Stone.

Vaughan Mason, Oft-Sampled 'Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll' Funk Artist, Dead at 69

Vaughan Mason, the producer of the influential and oft-sampled disco-funk single "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll," has died at the age of 69.

www.rollingstone.com

 

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(April 5, 2020) In a week that was just too much for many of us, we’re sad to report another musical death. Patrick Gibson, vocalist and drummer for the group has died, reportedly from the coronavirus. The France-based trio scored on charts around the world in the late 70s with the dance hits "Cuba" and "Que Sera Mi Vida".

R.I.P. Patrick Gibson of disco group The Gibson Brothers

(April 5, 2020) In a week that was just too much for many of us, we’re sad to report another musical death. Patrick Gibson, vocalist and drummer for the group has died, reportedly from the coronavirus. The France-based trio scored on charts around the world in the late 70s with the dance hits...

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John Prine, a wry and perceptive writer whose songs often resembled vivid short stories, died Tuesday in Nashville from complications related to COVID-19. His death was confirmed by his publicist, on behalf of his family. He was 73 years old.
Prine was hospitalized last week after falling ill and put on a ventilator Saturday night, according to a statement from his family.

John Prine, Hero Of 'New' Nashville, Dies After Developing COVID-19 Symptoms

The beloved singer-songwriter who influenced generations of folk, country and Americana artists died Tuesday at the age of 73.

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Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

Little Richard, the massively influential rock & roll pioneer whose early hits inspired a generation of musicians, has died at 87.

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Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

Little Richard, the massively influential rock & roll pioneer whose early hits inspired a generation of musicians, has died at 87.

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He stole his act, pompadour and all.

 

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I only just read that Sweet Pea passed away on the 7th of May. This one hurts.

Sweet Pea Atkinson, Singer in Was (Not Was), Dead at 74

Hillard "Sweet Pea" Atkinson, a singer in Was (Not Was) and a much-sought-after back-up vocalist, died from a heart attack at age 74.

www.rollingstone.com

Spot the guest pop star @2:45.