Category Archives: Obituaries

Trevor Bolder was born in 1950. He was active in his local R&B scene in the mid 1960. He first came to prominence in The Rats, which also featured Mick Ronson on lead guitar. His big break arrived in 1971, … Continue reading →

Iconic Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek has died at the age of 74, it’s been confirmed. He passed away in a clinic in Germany after having fought cancer of the bile duct for some time. He was surrounded by his family. … Continue reading →

Graphic designer Storm Thorgerson has died at the age of 69, his family have confirmed. The visionary behind some of the most memorable album covers of all time had been fighting cancer. He’s remembered for his eye-catching work with design … Continue reading →

Best known for his innovative and unique guitar work with YES and Flash, as well as his own critically acclaimed solo albums, guitar legend Peter Banks passed away at his home in London on March 7, 2013. Banks, a founding … Continue reading →

Guitar legend Alvin Lee sadly passed away on Wednesday 6th March 2013 - “due to unforseen complications following a routine surgical procedure”. Alvin’s influence throughout the rock and blues spheres is immeasurable. As a tribute to a true gentleman and a phenomenal … Continue reading →

It is our sad duty to inform you that Kevin Ayers passed away on Monday 18th February 2013. He was discovered at his home in France, by a neighbour, on Tuesday 19th. It is believed he died in his sleep. … Continue reading →

Former Van der Graaf Generator bass man Nic Potter sadly passed away earlier this week, (17th January) and after a long illness. Nic first joined VdGG back in 1969 and appeared on The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each … Continue reading →

Iron Butterfly’s bassist Lee Dorman passed away ‘of heart related natural causes’ on Friday 21st December 2012. He was 70. As a tribute here is a live recording (69) of the seventeen minute – side two album track In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida (In The Garden Of Eden)…

Influential Indian sitar legend, Ravi Shankar has died at the Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego at the age of 92… Ravi Shankar gained international recognition through his association with George Harrison and The Beatles as well as collaborations with … Continue reading →

Former Hawkwind guitarist Huw Lloyd Langton died yesterday (6th December 2012) at the aged of 61 and following a two-year battle with cancer. Hawkwind posted the following: It is with immense sadness that we have to let you know our great … Continue reading →

Affectionately know as “THE Session Man”, Big Jim Sullivan (real name James George Tomkins) passed away yesterday aged 71. Big Jim’s list of credits and achievements could fill this entire page. He appeared on hundreds of hit singles and albums – including … Continue reading →

DPRP wishes to express its condolences for the tragic passing of Beyond The Bridge guitar and keyboard player Simon Oberender. Oberender was also the keyboardist for Amanda Somerville’s band Trillium and worked in the Gate Studios in Wolfsburg as a … Continue reading →

Eric Cook, guitarist for the legendary power/progressive metal band Lethal, has lost his battle with cancer. The Kentucky-based Lethal was founded by Tom Mallicoat and the Cook brothers, Eric and Glen. In 1990, after the arrival of drummer Jerry Hartmann, … Continue reading →

Robert (Bob) Wayne Birch, perhaps best known as Elton John’s bass player, has been found dead in Los Angeles yesterday morning. Although not confirmed it is believed that he took his own life. Bob was 56. Although Bob’s long running … Continue reading →