In MemoriamMarianne Faithfull, '60s icon and evolving pop star, has died at 78Annie Zaleski • Jan 30, 2025The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.
In MemoriamUnk's 'Walk It Out' defined a fun, hyperlocal moment in Atlanta rap historyMaurice Garland • Jan 29, 2025The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but shining moment injected fun back into a scene in transition.
In MemoriamGarth Hudson, The Band's last founding member, dies at 87Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Jan 21, 2025The Canadian musician played keyboard, organ and saxophone on some of group's most memorable songs.
In MemoriamThe musical universe of David LynchHazel Cills • Jan 18, 2025From Twin Peaks to his films to his own recording career, the director understood how much sound mattered — not only to the audience, but to the characters in his stories.
In MemoriamSam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89The Associated Press • Jan 11, 2025Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery, his publicist said.
In MemoriamThe Suburbs cofounder, former Shangri-La studio owner Beej Chaney has diedReed Fischer • Jan 8, 2025Deephaven-born Blaine John Chaney and teenage friend Chan Poling founded the Suburbs in 1977, and their collaborations proved fruitful and wide-ranging. On Sunday, Jan. 5, Chaney died at the age of 67.
In MemoriamPeter Yarrow of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died at 86Jeff Lunden • Jan 7, 2025Yarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done."
In Memoriam2024 Remembered from The CurrentJill Riley, Derrick Stevens, Luke Taylor, Reed Fischer, Lindsay Kimball and David Safar • Dec 28, 2024Join The Current in honoring the life, music, and legacy of artists we lost this year with 2024 Remembered from The Current. This two-hour musical tribute is a celebration of all sounds — from indie to influential — and a way to unite in paying homage to the artists who have shaped music history.
In MemoriamSinger-songwriter and Replacements guitarist Bob "Slim" Dunlap has diedReed Fischer • Dec 19, 2024Dunlap had a lengthy career in the Twin Cities music scene, which was abruptly cut short after he suffered a stroke in 2012.
In MemoriamRoy Haynes, pioneering modern jazz drummer, has died at 99Ben Ratliff and Eric Westervelt • Nov 12, 2024Haynes influenced generations of drummers and helped change the direction of jazz improvisation.