In MemoriamEfren Maldonado of 12 Rods, Plastik Boxes has diedReed Fischer • Jun 11, 2024The Blaine-based keyboardist and producer died on Friday, June 7.
In MemoriamCharlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in showerAssociated Press • May 23, 2024Train bassist and founding member Charlie Colin has died at 58. Colin's sister confirmed the musician's death Wednesday to the Associated Press.
In MemoriamMinnesota folk music legend Spider John Koerner has died Chris Strouth • May 18, 2024An early influence for Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt, Koerner was a fixture on the West Bank of Minneapolis, especially at Palmer’s Bar. He died of cancer surrounded by family in the early hours of Saturday, May 18, at his Minneapolis home. He was 85.
In MemoriamIconic recording engineer, producer and musician Steve Albini has died Luke Taylor • May 8, 2024Steve Albini, esteemed record producer, audio engineer, musician and music journalist, has died at the age of 61 of an apparent heart attack. Although best known as part of the Chicago scene, Albini had strong ties to Minnesota.
In MemoriamDuane Eddy, who put the twang in early rock guitar with 'Rebel Rouser', dies at age 86The Associated Press • May 1, 2024He was a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as "Rebel Rouser" and "Peter Gunn" influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless other musicians.
In MemoriamDickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80Chloe Veltman • Apr 18, 2024The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.
In MemoriamKaraoke inventor Shigeichi Negishi dies at 100Chloe Veltman • Mar 16, 2024Negishi was in his 40s when he came up with the idea of prototyping a mass-produced, coin-operated karaoke machine, branded "Sparko Box" in 1967.
In MemoriamEric Carmen, singer-songwriter of 'All By Myself' and 'Hungry Eyes,' dies at 74Neda Ulaby • Mar 12, 2024The pop crooner was behind some of the biggest power ballads of the 1970s and '80s. His wife said he died in his sleep.
In MemoriamDuluth music community loses inspirational musician Ben LarsonMark Nicklawske • Feb 23, 2024The fiery member of Crew Jones and Southwire died in his sleep on Feb. 15 in Duluth.
In MemoriamHenry Fambrough, the last surviving original member of The Spinners, dies at 85 The Associated Press • Feb 8, 2024Fambrough was the last surviving original member of the iconic R&B group, whose hits included "It's a Shame," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" and "The Rubberband Man."
