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Steven Leckie

Obituaries: Canadian Punk Pioneer Steven Leckie, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Brian Wilson & Sly Stone

This week we also acknowledge the passing of Juno-nominated country artist Lee Marlow, Kobo Town guitarist Patrick Giunta and Nitzer Ebb frontman Douglas McCarthy.

June 16, 2025

Terry Draper

Obituaries: Klaatu Drummer-Songwriter Terry Draper, MuchMusic VJ Juliette Powell, Glam Rocker Andrew Matheson

June 12, 2025

Kenny Marco

Obituaries: Canadian Guitarist Kenny Marco, Rocker Rick Derringer, 'The Simpsons' Composer Alf Clausen

June 02, 2025

Bill Gilliland

Obituaries: Toronto Record Label Pioneer Bill Gilliland, Global Music Trailblazer Dan Storper of Putumayo

May 26, 2025

Mark Hiscock

Obituaries: Newfoundland Folk Artist Mark Hiscock, Country Music Trailblazer Johnny Rodriguez

May 12, 2025

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Jill Sobule

Obituaries: Singer/Activist Jill Sobule, The Alarm's Mike Peters, Hall of Famer Joe Louis Walker

May 05, 2025

Claude Morrison (third from left) with The Nylons in 2016

Obituaries: The Nylons Vocalist and Co-Founder Claude Morrison, Toronto Jazz Pianist Mark Kieswetter

April 28, 2025

Henri Sangalang (right) with Jay Ferguson and Chris Murphy

Obituaries: Tributes to Halifax Musician Henri Sangalang of Flashing Lights and Kearney Lake Rd

April 21, 2025

George Olliver

Obituaries: Tributes to Toronto Soul Star George Olliver, Blondie Drummer Clem Burke

April 14, 2025

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Bishop Brigante

Obituaries: Toronto Battle Rap Star Bishop Brigante, Folk Music Luminary Don Bird

April 07, 2025

Carole Pope and Kevan Staples of Rough Trade

Obituaries: Rough Trade Co-Founder Kevan Staples, Country Hall of Famer Dick Damron

April 01, 2025

Teddy Hawkins

Obituaries: Veteran Toronto Roots Musician and Raconteur Teddy Hawkins

March 24, 2025

Carole Vivier

Obituaries: Remembering Manitoba Film & Music Head Carole Vivier, Punk Pioneer Brian James of The Damned

March 11, 2025

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