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Jill Sobule

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

This week we also acknowledge the passing of jazz vocalist Andy Bey, English folk artist Wizz Jones and former Savoy Brown singer Chris Youlden.

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

Bishop Brigante

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

April 07, 2025

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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

David Johansen. Presentación de la mítica banda New York Dolls en Buenos Aires. Teatro Flores, 2009.

Obituaries: Canadian Musicians Remember New York Dolls Punk Pioneer David Johansen

March 03, 2025

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Roberta Flack photographed in 1971.

Obituaries: Soul Greats Roberta Flack, Jerry Butler and Gwen McCrae

February 24, 2025

John Donabie

Obituaries: Canadian Radio Hall of Famer John Donabie, Rap Mogul Irv Gotti & More

February 10, 2025

Jane McGarrigle with sisters Anna and Kate

Obituaries: Remembering Artist Manager/Musician Jane McGarrigle, Singer Marianne Faithfull

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Garth Hudson of The Band poses for a portrait in 1969 in Saugerties, New York.

Obituaries: Canadian Artists Remember Garth Hudson

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