Rockstar Death Notices
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![Minnesota rapper George Floyd Minnesota rapper George Floyd](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/george-floyd.jpg)
Minnesota rapper George Floyd
Rockstar Death Notices June 2020
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RIP This Month:
This Month: Madisonians Jeffry Eckels and Ash Quinn, plus national artists Hux Brown (Toots and the Maytals), Vera Lynn (from the Pink Floyd Song), Bonnie Pointer (Pointer Sisters), Lucky Peterson, Steve Priest (Sweet), Bucky Baxter (Bob Dylan), George Floyd, Brian Howe (Bad Company), Sweet Pea Atkinson (Was Not Was), and many others.
Read More...![Brice Brice](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/brice-lee-gates-by-sweet-music-chica.jpg)
Brice "Lee" Gates
photo by Sweet Music Chica
Rockstar Death Notices - May 2020
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RIP This Month:
RIP this month: Ellis Marsalis, David Bolyard (MKE), Lee Gates (MKE)
Read More...![Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/kenny-rogers.jpg)
Kenny Rogers
Rockstar Death Notices - April 2020
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RIP This Month:
RIP this month: Start of Covid-19 deaths, Kenny Rogers, Joe Diffie… too many to list this month.
Read More...![RIP John Prine D. 4-7-2020 - Covid-19 RIP John Prine D. 4-7-2020 - Covid-19](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/john_prine.jpg)
RIP John Prine D. 4-7-2020 - Covid-19
Rockstar Death Notices - Covid 19 Edition
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RIP This Month:
This is a page I never thought we’d have to start. The following are musicians who have died after contracting Covid-19. RIP. Page updated as necessitates.
Read More...![Madison's Jake Wheeler of Axiom and Mr. Fist - photo by Rise Up Lights Madison's Jake Wheeler of Axiom and Mr. Fist - photo by Rise Up Lights](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/jake-wheeler.jpg)
Madison's Jake Wheeler of Axiom and Mr. Fist
photo by Rise Up Lights
Rock Star Death Notices - March 2020
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RIP This Month:
RIP This month: Kandy Burns (Phoenix Camerah, Max Ink Radio), Jake Wheeler (Madison - Axiom, Mr. Fist), Mike Bailey (Madison, Star Star Stereo record label) and many others.
Read More...![Rush's Neil Peart circa 1970's Rush's Neil Peart circa 1970's](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/Neil-Peart.jpg)
Rush's Neil Peart circa 1970's
Rockstar Death Notices - February 2020
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RIP This Month:
RIP This Month: Neil Peart (Rush), Reed Mullin (Corrosion of Conformity), Bob Shane (Kingston Trio), David Olney, John Sinks (Madison), and many others
Read More...![UW Madison alumna and writer of TV show UW Madison alumna and writer of TV show](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/alleeWillis-800.jpg)
UW Madison alumna and writer of TV show "Friends" theme song Allee Willis
Rockstar Death Notices - January 2020
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RIP This Month:
This Month: Allee Willis (“Friends” TV show theme songwriter), Juice Wrld (rapper), Sleepy Labeef (Rockabilly legend), Jack Sheldon (Schoolhouse Rock singer) and many others
Read More...![The Might Stokes, a Milwaukee blues legend - photo by Sweet Music Chica The Might Stokes, a Milwaukee blues legend - photo by Sweet Music Chica](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/stokes-image-sweet-music-chica-800.jpg)
The Might Stokes, a Milwaukee blues legend
photo by Sweet Music Chica
Rockstar Death Notices - December 2019
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RIP This Month:
RIP This month: Kermit “The Mighty Stokes” Stokes (Milwaukee), Chet Fraser (Noiseworks), Douglas Lubahn (The Doors), Lloyd Watson (801 Live), Terry O’neill (iconic photographer), Robert Freeman (iconic Beatles photographer) and more
Read More...![Brad Czachor, owner of Madison's Harmony Bar Brad Czachor, owner of Madison's Harmony Bar](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/brad.jpg)
Brad Czachor, owner of Madison's Harmony Bar
Rockstar Death Notices - November 2019
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RIP This Month:
This month RIP: Steven Sime (Chicago booking agent), Kimm Shattuck (Pixies), Larry Junstrom (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith), Bradley Czachor (Harmony Bar owner - Madison), Paul Barrere (Little Feat) and many others
Read More...![Madison's Ryan Gronli Madison's Ryan Gronli](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/ryan-gronli-800.jpg)
Madison's Ryan Gronli
Rock Star Death Notices - October 2019
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RIP This Month:
RIP This Month: Ryan Gronli (Madison musician), Eddie Money, Ric Ocasek (The Cars), Robert Hunter (Grateful Dead lyricist), Mick Schauer (Clutch), Tony Mills (TNT), Yonrico Scott (Derek Trucks), Larry Wallis (orginal Motörhead guitarist), and more
Read More...![Neal Casal (Chris Robinson & the Brotherhood, solo artist, and more) Neal Casal (Chris Robinson & the Brotherhood, solo artist, and more)](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/neal-casal-800.jpg)
Neal Casal (Chris Robinson & the Brotherhood, solo artist, and more)
Rockstar Death Notices - September 2019
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RIP This Month:
RIP This Month: Dick Richards (Bill Haley & His Comets), Ian Gibbons (The Kinks), David Berman (the Silver Jews), Peter Fonda (Easy Rider), Larry “The Mole” Taylor (Canned Heat), Reb Foster (The Turtles) and many others.
Read More...![Gary Alderman - legendary jazz DJ at WORT 89.9FM Gary Alderman - legendary jazz DJ at WORT 89.9FM](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/gary-alderman.jpg)
Gary Alderman - legendary jazz DJ at WORT 89.9FM
Rock Star Death Notices - August 2019
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RIP This Month:
RIP this month: Art “Poppa Funk” Neville (Neville Brothers/The Meters), Gary Alderman (WORT DJ), Paul “Lil’ Buck” Sinegal (Buckwheat Zydeco), Jules M. Blattner (Chuck Berry), and more
Read More...![Grammy winning Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John Grammy winning Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/dr-john.jpeg)
Grammy winning Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John
Rock Star Death Notices - July 2019
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RIP This Month:
This Month RIP: Abb Locke (Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters), strong>Brian Doherty (Big Wreck), Dr. John, Spencer Bohren (New Orleans blues and folk guitarist), Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band), Hella Sketchy (rapper) Gary Duncan (Qicksilver Messenger Service) and many others.
Read More...![Koerner, Ray & Glover - Tony Glover (middle) Circa 1963 Koerner, Ray & Glover - Tony Glover (middle) Circa 1963](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/koerner-ray-glover-800.jpg)
Koerner, Ray & Glover - Tony Glover (middle) Circa 1963
Rock Star Death Notices - June 2019
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RIP This Month:
RIP this month: Glen Cataline and Eric Moore (the Godz), Mike Whilhelm (Flamin’ Groovies), Leon Redbone, Tony Glover (Koerner, Ray & Glover), Jeffrey Walls (Guadalcanal Diary), Doris Day, Roky Erickson (Psychedelic Rock Pioneer), Boon Gould (Level 42)
Read More...![Madison bassist David Davenport Madison bassist David Davenport](http://www.maximumink.com/images/rock_star_death_notices/david-davenport.jpg)
Madison bassist David Davenport
Rockstar Death Notices - May 2019
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RIP This Month:
RIP This Month: Paul Raymond (UFO), David Davenport (Mad - Steely Dane, Java), Dave Samuels (Spyro Gyra), Phil McCormack (Molly Hatchet) and many others
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