Dr. Timothy Charles Smith (3rd July 1961 – 22nd July 2020) Roger Trenwith: I feel something of an imposter writing this, as I never got to see Cardiacs, and I never knew Tim Smith, but such is the impact his…
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Category: Obituaries
Colin Tench (20/12/1954 – 27/12/2017)
I’ve probably been a Facebook friend of Colin Tench for about one and a half years. Never met him. But through the music he produced and the funny, witty, and intelligent rapport I had with him on FB pages and…
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Walter Becker ~ RIP
Once again it is our sad task to announce news of the passing of another music legend. The cause of Walter Becker‘s death has not been revealed, however he was recently forced to cancel his appearances at the Classic West…
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Allan Holdsworth ~ RIP
The words unique and genius are so often overused, however in the case of Allan Holdsworth, they seem to fall short of the mark. One of the true innovators of the guitar and a truly gifted musician and composer. In…
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John Wetton ~ RIP
“John Wetton sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 31st January 2017, after a long and courageous battle against colon cancer.” Carl Palmer posted the following tribute to John: “With the passing of my good friend…
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Greg Lake ~ RIP
It is with sadness, that once again in 2016, we say farewell to one of music’s endearing legends. No introductions necessary here, just the sad news that Greg Stuart Lake passed away yesterday, Wednesday 7th December 2016. Speaking of his…
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Keith Emerson ~ RIP
In a year that has already robbed us of so many greats, it is now our sad duty to announce the death of Keith Emerson. A man who needs no introduction here. It is slowly emerging that Keith died at…
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David Bowie ~ RIP
Early this morning the BBC reported the death of David Bowie at the age of 69 and after suffering from cancer. His son director Duncan Jones confirmed the news and a statement was released on his official social media accounts.…
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Chris Squire – RIP
The Progressive Aspect join the numerous tributes being paid to Chris Squire, the founding member of Yes, who passed away today and a little over a month after announcing that he was suffering from a rare form of leukaemia. The…
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Daevid Allen – RIP
TPA would like to join in with all the tributes afforded to Daevid Allen, a unique and immensely gifted musician, who sadly passed away today… Daevid passed away peacefully in Australia today, Friday 13th at 1.05pm, surrounded by his boys.…
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