Tag: obituaries
Chicago House DJ, pioneer & icon Teri Bristol has died
Teri Bristol, who held down residencies in Chicago for more than 30 years, including genuinely iconic nights at Medusa's and Crobar, passed away on September 25, 2023.
“Get Up!” A Tribute to DJ Deeon
The man behind the legend was even greater than the legend itself. 5 Mag remembers Chicago house DJ and ghetto house pioneer DJ Deeon, who passed away today.
Artist, Icon: Jojo Baby has died
Jojo Baby, original club kid, artist and nightlife icon whose fame spread from Chicago to the world, has passed away.
#RIP Giano Lujan
We hadn't heard from house music producer and DJ Giano for awhile. Sadly, friends are posting on Facebook that Giano (aka Ian) Lujan passed away last week.
Mark Fleischman, ex-owner of Studio 54, has died today
Former club owner and author Mark Fleischman chose to end his life by assisted suicide in Switzerland.
Sixties icon Ronnie Spector has died
Vocalist and leader of The Ronettes, Ronnie Spector's life was an inspiration.
Dub visionary Lee “Scratch” Perry has died
The musical icon and production pioneer has died at age 85 in Jamaica.
Phil Asher, who was among the greatest producers in the world,...
From broken beat to soulful house to soaring remixes, Phil Asher leaves behind a staggering legacy and treasure trove of tracks.
Cándido: Revolutionary, the Thousand Finger Man and the Hands of Fire
One of the most important percussionists in history has died. Cándido Camero changed popular music forever - and almost invented house music along the way.
DJ International Records’ Benji Espinoza has passed away
Chicago house pioneer Benji Espinoza, co-founder of DJ International and an A&R man in his bones has died.
Shudder When You Say His Name: RIP Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider
Remembering the co-founder of Kraftwerk Florian Schneider who died of cancer "a few days" after his birthday on April 7 2020, according to the group.
Tony Allen Has Died: “Perhaps The Greatest Drummer Who Ever Lived”
Legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen has died in Paris. Known for his collaborations with Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Art Blakey, Jeff Mills and more, a cause of death was not reported.
Remembering New Wave, No Wave & NYC Icon Cristina
The queen of fractured '80s pop Cristina has died, allegedly from coronavirus.
Judy Russell Is At Peace
One of the beautiful people who made house music possible, Judy Russell of Downtown161, Downtown304, Vinylmania, Movin' Records and the Paradise Garage has passed away.
Chicago House’s Sleezy D of “I’ve Lost Control” Has Died
Marshall Jefferson tagged us in a post bringing the news that Derrick Harris aka Sleezy D has died of kidney failure.
Legendary House Vocalist Kim English Has Died
Family and friends have passed along word that legendary House Music vocalist and Chicago native Kim English has passed away.
Remembering Chicago’s Legendary DJ Amar
Friends and fans pay tribute to Chicago techno, house and ghetto house producer and pioneer DJ Amar who died on Monday.
Prodigy Frontman Keith Flint Has Died
Keith Flint brought a punk rock ferocity to dance music that punk rock no longer had. The Prodigy frontman was found dead this morning on March 4 2019 of apparent suicide.
DJ, Producer & Music Devotee Navid Izadi Has Died
A private plane crash near Los Angeles killed all five passengers on board, including Navid Izadi and his mother.
The Community Shows Love for Boyd Jarvis
DJs, producers and fans from across the house music scene pay tribute to the late Boyd Jarvis this weekend.
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Brutal layoffs at Bandcamp as new owner slashes 50% of staff
A week after promising to preserve many of the site's most beloved features, Bandcamp's new owner has gutted the company's staff. The writing team at Bandcamp Daily is reportedly down to just 3 people.
