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Lost Liverpool nightclub where 'nobody really cared'

It was known for its Bowie/New Wave nights, Punk nights. and live music

Liverpool Echo · Mar 16, 2023

Jim Gordon dies: Drummer for Eric Clapton and George Harrison, jailed for murder dies at 77

Jim Gordon, drummer for Eric Clapton and George Harrison, has passed away from natural causes aged 77

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

Jim Gordon, famed session drummer convicted of murdering his mother, dies at 77

LOS ANGELES — Jim Gordon, the prolific session drummer who played with some of rock’s biggest stars — including the Beach Boys, several Beatles and Eric Clapton, whose classic “Layla” he’s credited with co-writing — before he was sentenced to prison for killing his mother, died Monday at the state-run…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell dies aged 71

The soulful singer known for his 1978 hit What You Won’t Do for Love died after a long illness, according to a statement from his wife

The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2023

David Lindley obituary

Sought-after session player best known for his collaborations with Ry Cooder and Jackson Browne

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Grace Jones to headline New York’s Blue Note Jazz Festival

NEW YORK — Grace Jones will return to the New York City stage as the headliner of the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

We will, we will knight you: Queen rocker Brian May formally knighted by King Charles

Watch the hair! And the knees! Queen guitarist Brian May returned to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to be knighted by King Charles III and officially join the order of the British Empire.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Bobby Caldwell, sang ‘What You Won’t Do For Love,’ dies at 71

The soulful singer-songwriter’s wife, Mary Caldwell, announced his death on his official Twitter account Wednesday, saying he died at home.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023

Bobby Caldwell dead: What You Won’t Do For Love singer dies age 71 after long illness

The singer-songwriter’s wife Mary, who was by his side when he passed away at their home in New Jersey, says she is ‘heartbroken’

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2023

Ivors Academy warns BBC of ‘damaging consequences’ of classical music cuts

A letter was signed by 462 composers and musicians showing their support for the BBC performing group musicians.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023