Former King Crimson bassist/vocalist Gordon Haskell has sadly passed away. He was 74 years old. The news was confirmed via Haskell’s Facebook page: “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordon, a great musician and a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by so many.” King Crimson also issued a statement:…
Former AC/DC bassist Paul Matters has sadly passed away. The musician, who also previously performed in Armaggedon, joined AC/DC in 1975 following the recording of “High Voltage.” However, he was reportedly fired by the late Bon Scott several weeks later. Matters’ friend Rod Wescombe commented: “Shocked and sad to hear of the passing of Paul…
Legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen has sadly passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65 years old. According to TMZ, the guitarist died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, CA earlier today (October 6) surrounded by his wife Janie, his son Wolfgang, and his brother Alex. Wolfgang issued the…
Original Van Halen bassist Mark Stone has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. Stone performed alongside Eddie and Alex Van Halen in pre-Van Halen bands Genesis and Mammoth and was a member of Van Halen from 1972 to 1974. His brother Brad Stone issued a brief statement: “My beloved brother Mark passed this…
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