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The inventor of the electric guitar and rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, Les Paul, has sadly passed away of respiratory failure due to complications from pneumonia. His manager issued a statement confirming his death. You will be missed.
Check out Les Paul’s wikipedia page for insight into his amazing life and career: Les Paul.
Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell was found dead in a Portland, Oregon hotel this morning. The unofficial cause of death has been ruled natural causes. Mitchell along with bassist Noel Redding were “The Experience”, Jimi Hendrix’s brilliant rhythm section from 1966 until 1969. Mitchell was the last surviving member of the band, Noel Redding passed away in 2003 and Jimi died back in 1970. In a statement from the Hendrix estate, Janie Hendrix (Jimi’s sister) said, “We’re all devastated to hear of Mitch’s passing. He was a wonderful man, a brilliant musician and a true friend.”
Richard Wright, keyboardist and founding member of Pink Floyd has died. His family announced that Richard passed away Monday after a short battle with cancer. Wright was remembered by his friend and bandmate David Gilmour. “No-one can replace Richard Wright — he was my musical partner and my friend,” he said. “In the welter of arguments about who or what was Pink Floyd, Rick’s enormous input was frequently forgotten. He was gentle, unassuming and private but his soulful voice and playing were vital, magical components of our most recognised Pink Floyd sound.”
Grammy and Oscar-winning soul star Isaac Hayes has died after being found unconscious in his Tennessee home. Relatives reportedly found the singer next to a running treadmill, and paramedics brought him to a hospital, where he was declared dead. While the cause of death hasn’t been released at this time, a police spokesman said the family believes “a medical condition” was to blame.
Hayes, who created the best movie theme song ever for “Shaft”, was also a kick-ass actor. Rent Truck Turner, you won’t be disappointed. He was also the voice of Chef, the oversexed cafeteria chef, from South Park. Hayes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.