Bo Lueders, the guitarist for pioneering hardcore band Harm’s Way, tragically died at just 38 years old. His bandmates shared the news in a heartbreaking Instagram post, saying the musician “will be remembered for his unwavering empathy and compassion for his friends & family and his magnetic, inimitable presence on & off the stage.” While … Read more
Lo-lo-lo-lo Lola’s got them ma-ma-ma-ma mad. Celebrated musician and producer Moby took a cheap shot at the Kinks in a biting new interview published Sunday, calling the British rockers’ classic “Lola” “unevolved” — and sparking a nasty spat with the rock icons. “Lola by the Kinks came up on a Spotify playlist, and I thought … Read more
Thousands of people gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, the legendary guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead who died last week at age 78. Musicians Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke on a makeshift stage in front of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium after four Buddhist … Read more
Stranger things have happened! On Wednesday, the Foo Fighters announced that their guitarist Pat Smear has to sit out a few of the group’s upcoming performances due to a freak accident. “BREAKING NEWS! In the classic tradition of rockstars having bizarre gardening accidents, Pat Smear has apparently rung in the new year by smashing the s–t out of … Read more
Perry Bamonte, the guitarist for the iconic British rock band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The group, which now consists of founder Robert Smith and longtime members Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper, announced the news in a statement on the band’s official website on Friday. Bamonte passed away at home following a “short … Read more
Mick Abrahams, founding member and original guitarist for the legendary British rock band Jethro Tull, has died. He was 82. Jethro Tull’s chief vocalist, Ian Anderson, confirmed the devastating news in a statement shared on the band’s official website on Sunday. Abrahams reportedly passed away on Dec. 19. “It is with great sadness that we … Read more
A series of “bad decisions” by KISS guitarist Ace Frehley contributed to his death, band frontman Gene Simmons told The Post. Simmons condemned the substance abuse he suggested contributed to Frehley’s fatal fall down the stairs in his Morristown, NJ home studio, leading to a brain bleed that killed him days later on Oct. 16 … Read more
Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions,” “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” has died. He was 84. Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the … Read more
Ace Frehley, who co-founded Kiss and served as the band’s original guitarist for years, has passed away. He was 74. The musician’s family announced the devastating news in an emotional statement on Thursday, Oct. 16. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” they began, per Variety. “In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been … Read more
It takes two to tango. Keith Urban’s guitarist, Maggie Baugh, opened up about her rule when it came to dating band members years before she was rumored to be the country superstar’s new love interest amid his split from Nicole Kidman. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban attend the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly … Read more
Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs will skip upcoming concerts in the band’s reunion tour to undergo prostate cancer treatment. “Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer,” Arthurs wrote in an Instagram statement on Friday. “The good news is I’m responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible … Read more
Zakk Wylde revealed his final text with Ozzy Osbourne. The Prince of Darkness’ longtime guitarist shared the last words they ever exchanged just weeks before Osbourne’s death on July 22 at the age of 76. Wylde, 58, said their emotional text conversation took place after Black Sabbath’s farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on July 5, marking … Read more
Def Leppard guitarist and background vocalist Vivian Campbell revealed he is in remission from Hodgkin lymphoma after being diagnosed over a decade ago, saying that he owes his donor a beer “or two or three.” “I did a PET scan in the middle of April, and I’m 100% clean, completely in remission for the first … Read more
Former Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer accepted a plea deal to avoid jail time for accidentally killing a pedestrian in California last year. Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in an Alhambra courtroom on Wednesday, Rolling Stone reported. Klinghoffer — who was facing one year behind bars — … Read more
Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has passed away. He was 77. Derringer’s longtime friend and caretaker Tony Wilson shared the shocking news via Facebook on Tuesday. The legendary rocker died “peacefully” in his sleep on Monday, … Read more
A hardcore rock band abruptly split because of their guitarist’s alleged “heinous acts,” which included stealing thousands of dollars for an “unbelievable amount” of OnlyFans subscriptions weeks before performing at Coachella New Jersey-based Gel announced the sudden breakup to their fans in a lengthy social media post on Wednesday. “Gel is no longer and band, … Read more
Bob “Slim” Dunlap, a guitarist for The Replacements, has died. He was 73. Dunlap’s family confirmed his passing in a statement to the Minnesota Star Tribune on Wednesday. “Bob passed at home today at 12:48 p.m. surrounded by family,” the statement read. “We played him his ‘Live at the Turf Club (’Thank You Dancers!)’ CD, … Read more
Jake E. Lee, a guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, and Red Dragon Cartel, was shot multiple times in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday. He is expected to fully recover, according to his rep. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Lee’s rep said, “As confirmed by management, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, … Read more
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer pleaded not guilty to a charge of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in a California court on Thursday. The rocker’s plea was entered in court by his lawyer. Klinghoffer, 44, did not appear at his arraignment. However, court sources tell The Post that in misdemeanor cases … Read more
Famous rocker Freddie Salem has died. He was 70. Salem died of cancer complications, his former band, Outlaws, confirmed on Facebook Monday. “It’s with a heavy heart that we have to tell Outlaws fans about the passing of our former guitarist Freddie Salem,” the statement began. Freddie Salem. Freddie Salem/Facebook “Freddie passed from complications due … Read more