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Teddy Hawkins

Obituaries: Veteran Toronto Roots Musician and Raconteur Teddy Hawkins

This week we also acknowledge the passing of Larry Tamblyn of The Standells, folk-rock singer-songwriter Jesse Colin Young, reggae hitmaker Cocoa Tea, soul star Chris Jasper of The Isley Brothers and Australian rock drummer Leanne Cowie.

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

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

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Jane McGarrigle with sisters Anna and Kate

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

February 03, 2025

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

Obituaries: Canadian Artists Remember Garth Hudson

January 27, 2025

Mario Allard

Obituaries: Montreal Jazz Saxophonist Mario Allard, Film and Music Visionary David Lynch

January 20, 2025

Sam Moore

Obituaries: Canadian Tributes to Soul Star Sam Moore of Sam & Dave and Influential Canadian Book Store and Venue Owners

January 13, 2025

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Sweet Daddy Siki

Obituaries: Sweet Daddy Siki Was a Pro Wrestler, Country Singer and Local Toronto Legend

January 06, 2025

Richard Perry arrives at the Gibson Through The Lens Exhibition on July 30, 2008 in West Hollywood, Calif.

Obituaries: Hitmaking Producer Richard Perry, Jazz Bassist Barre Phillips

December 30, 2024

David Farrell

RIP David Farrell — Influential Music Journalist, Publisher and Billboard Canada Editor

December 19, 2024

Nécrologies : hommage aux artistes et figures de l’industrie canadienne décédés en 2024

Nécrologies : hommage aux artistes et figures de l’industrie canadienne décédés en 2024

December 18, 2024

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Teddy Hawkins

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Matt Sousa

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Canadian Country Music Association Adds Francophone Artist of the Year Category for 2025

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Sir Elton John

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