Golden Earring Guitarist George Kooymans Dies at 77
The group's cofounding guitarist and colead singer has died four years after being diagnosed with ALS.
R.I.P.
Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76
The legendary singer will be remembered for his years fronting Black Sabbath, a successful solo career and his stint as a reality TV star.
David Kaff, 'Spinal Tap' Keyboardist, Dead at 79
He was also a member of several real-life bands.
Mick Ralphs, Bad Company and Mott the Hoople Guitarist, Dies
The 81-year-old musician retired following a stroke in 2016.
In Memoriam: 2025 Deaths
A look at those we've lost.
Brian Wilson Dead at 82
The Beach Boys leader entered conservatorship in 2024.
Sly Stone Dead at 82
He'd been battling COPD and other underlying health issues for some time.
Pepe Willie, Mentor Who Saved Prince’s Career, Dead at 76
Key player in the Minneapolis music scene said he “never took a dime” from the star.
Rick Derringer Dead at 77
Guitarist and songwriter worked with Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Todd Rundgren and others, along with a successful solo career.
Simon House, Sideman for Hawkwind and David Bowie, Dead at 76
Multi-instrumentalist was part of Hawkwind's Lemmy-era lineup before joining with Bowie in the late '70s.