Richard Coughlan ~ RIP

Richard Coughlan ~ RIP

Caravan have posted today news of the sad passing of drummer and founding member Richard Coughlan… “It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that Richard Coughlan passed away on Sunday 1st December. Richard was a founder member…

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John Osri ~ RIP

John Orsi ~ RIP

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of composer, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist John Orsi. Perhaps not a familiar name in progressive circles, but John was a fantastic musician and a thoughtful man. John recorded under several ‘project names’ and I…

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Peter Haycock - Photo from Siggi Schwartz

Pete Haycock ~ RIP

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news of the death of former Climax Blues Band guitarist Pete Haycock. Pete died on 31 October 2013 and it is believed from a heart attack (although this is not…

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Lou Reed

Lou Reed ~ RIP

It is with great sadness that we inform of the death of Lou Reed earlier today – Sunday 27th October 2013. The man and his music need no introduction. Please click here to read the BBC News report… Rest in…

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Lyndsay Cooper

RIP: Lindsay Cooper

Sad to report that multi-instrumentalist Lindsay Cooper passed away peacefully this week having contracted pneumonia some six weeks earlier. She was 62. Lindsay had long battled with MS, however it was only in the late 90s that the illness prevented…

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