Rodriguez, the singer-songwriter who gained renewed fame thanks to the documentary “Searching for Sugar Man”, has died at age 81.
The news of his passing was shared on his official website, which posted, “It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today.”
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The statement added, “We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters – Sandra, Eva and Regan – and to all his family. Rodriguez was 81 years old. May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace.”
Rodriguez, who hailed from Detroit, broke onto the music scene playing in clubs around the city while working on a Chrysler assembly line during the day.
After attracting the attention of producers Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey, he released his 1970 debut album Cold Fact.
Both his first and second album, Coming From Reality, were commercial failures,...
The news of his passing was shared on his official website, which posted, “It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today.”
Read More: John Gosling, Keyboardist For The Kinks, Dead At 75
The statement added, “We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters – Sandra, Eva and Regan – and to all his family. Rodriguez was 81 years old. May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace.”
Rodriguez, who hailed from Detroit, broke onto the music scene playing in clubs around the city while working on a Chrysler assembly line during the day.
After attracting the attention of producers Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey, he released his 1970 debut album Cold Fact.
Both his first and second album, Coming From Reality, were commercial failures,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
DJ Casper, who created the world-famous “Cha-Cha Slide”, has died. He was 58.
The DJ — who was born Willie Perry Jr. — died on Monday, after a battle with cancer, ABC News reports.
The Chicago native reportedly created the iconic dance and song as a step aerobics routine, when he was helping his nephew, who worked as a fitness trainer at Bally’s Total Fitness, according to NPR.
The craze started soon after, when DJ Casper was inundated with requests to play the song at parties and events. It was soon picked up and played by Chicago’s Wgci-fm in 2000, and eventually released by Universal Records.
The song became a staple of birthday celebrations, bar mitzvahs and wedding receptions across the globe.
DJ Casper spoke with ABC7 Chicago in May, and reflected on his contribution to pop culture, sharing, “I have one of the biggest songs that played at all stadiums: hockey,...
The DJ — who was born Willie Perry Jr. — died on Monday, after a battle with cancer, ABC News reports.
The Chicago native reportedly created the iconic dance and song as a step aerobics routine, when he was helping his nephew, who worked as a fitness trainer at Bally’s Total Fitness, according to NPR.
The craze started soon after, when DJ Casper was inundated with requests to play the song at parties and events. It was soon picked up and played by Chicago’s Wgci-fm in 2000, and eventually released by Universal Records.
The song became a staple of birthday celebrations, bar mitzvahs and wedding receptions across the globe.
DJ Casper spoke with ABC7 Chicago in May, and reflected on his contribution to pop culture, sharing, “I have one of the biggest songs that played at all stadiums: hockey,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Sandra Bullock’s Sister Gesine Says Actress Was An ‘Amazing’ Caretaker To Late Partner Bryan Randall
Gesine Bullock-Prado is remembering Bryan Randall. On Monday, news broke that Randall, Sandra Bullock‘s longtime partner, had died after private, three-year battle with Als, and the actress’ sister took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late photographer.
“I’m convinced that Bry has found the best fishing spot in heaven and is already casting his lure into rushing rivers teaming with salmon,” Bullock-Prado wrote alongside a smiling photo of Randall.
“Als is a cruel disease but there is some comfort in knowing he had the best of caretakers in my amazing sister and the band of nurses she assembled who helped her look after him in their home,” she added. “Rest in peace, Bryan.”
Randall’s family announced his death on Monday. Like them, Bullock-Prado asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Als Research and Massachusetts General Hospital in Randall’s honor.
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“I’m convinced that Bry has found the best fishing spot in heaven and is already casting his lure into rushing rivers teaming with salmon,” Bullock-Prado wrote alongside a smiling photo of Randall.
“Als is a cruel disease but there is some comfort in knowing he had the best of caretakers in my amazing sister and the band of nurses she assembled who helped her look after him in their home,” she added. “Rest in peace, Bryan.”
Randall’s family announced his death on Monday. Like them, Bullock-Prado asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Als Research and Massachusetts General Hospital in Randall’s honor.
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- 8/8/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
British keyboardist, pianist and vocalist John Gosling, best known for his work with The Kinks, has died. He was 75.
The iconic English rock band announced the news in a tribute post to Instagram on Friday, one day after Gosling’s death.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family,” the post read. The tribute also included individual statements from each member of the band.
Dave Davies shared, “I’m dismayed [and] deeply upset by John Gosling’s passing. He has been a friend and important contributor to the Kinks music during his time with us. Deepest sympathies to his wife and family. I will hold deep affection and love for him in my heart always. Great musician and a great man.”
“We lost a dear friend and colleague, he was a great musician and had a fantastic sense of humour…...
The iconic English rock band announced the news in a tribute post to Instagram on Friday, one day after Gosling’s death.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family,” the post read. The tribute also included individual statements from each member of the band.
Dave Davies shared, “I’m dismayed [and] deeply upset by John Gosling’s passing. He has been a friend and important contributor to the Kinks music during his time with us. Deepest sympathies to his wife and family. I will hold deep affection and love for him in my heart always. Great musician and a great man.”
“We lost a dear friend and colleague, he was a great musician and had a fantastic sense of humour…...
- 8/7/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
English musician John Gosling, who was the former keyboardist for legendary rock band The Kinks has died at the age of 75. Gosling joined the band in 1970 and was there for over eight years, playing keyboards on albums such as ‘Muswell Hillbilly’ and ‘Everybody’s in Show-Biz’.
Following his death, the band took to their Instagram account and wrote “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.”
The band’s lead singer Ray Davie wrote: “Condolences to his wife Theresa and family. Rest in Peace dearest John.”
The group’s lead guitarist Dave Davies wrote: “I’m dismayed deeply upset by John Gosling’s passing. He has been a friend and important contributor to the Kinks music during his time with us.”
“Deepest sympathies to his wife and family. I will hold deep affection and...
Following his death, the band took to their Instagram account and wrote “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.”
The band’s lead singer Ray Davie wrote: “Condolences to his wife Theresa and family. Rest in Peace dearest John.”
The group’s lead guitarist Dave Davies wrote: “I’m dismayed deeply upset by John Gosling’s passing. He has been a friend and important contributor to the Kinks music during his time with us.”
“Deepest sympathies to his wife and family. I will hold deep affection and...
- 8/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Former Kinks keyboard player John Gosling has died. He was 75.
The Kinks announced his death on the band’s official social media accounts, writing, “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.”
Drummer Mick Avory wrote, “Today we lost a dear friend and colleague, he was a great musician and had a fantastic sense of humour… which made him popular member of the band, he leaves us with some happy memories. God Bless him….”
Guitarist and lead singer Dave Davies said in part that he was “dismayed” and “deeply upset” by the death of his “friend and important contributor to the Kinks music.”
“I will hold deep affection and love for him in my heart always,” Davies wrote. “Great musician and a great man.”
Lead singer/songwriter Ray Davies, meanwhile shared his “condolences” to Gosling’s family and wrote,...
The Kinks announced his death on the band’s official social media accounts, writing, “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.”
Drummer Mick Avory wrote, “Today we lost a dear friend and colleague, he was a great musician and had a fantastic sense of humour… which made him popular member of the band, he leaves us with some happy memories. God Bless him….”
Guitarist and lead singer Dave Davies said in part that he was “dismayed” and “deeply upset” by the death of his “friend and important contributor to the Kinks music.”
“I will hold deep affection and love for him in my heart always,” Davies wrote. “Great musician and a great man.”
Lead singer/songwriter Ray Davies, meanwhile shared his “condolences” to Gosling’s family and wrote,...
- 8/5/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Gosling, who served as keyboardist for the Kinks throughout their fruitful Seventies period, has died at the age of 75.
The band announced Gosling’s death in a statement Friday, “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.” No cause of death was provided.
The surviving founding members of the Kinks — brothers Ray and Dave Davies and drummer Mick Avory — each paid tribute to Gosling, who played keyboards and piano with the band from...
The band announced Gosling’s death in a statement Friday, “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.” No cause of death was provided.
The surviving founding members of the Kinks — brothers Ray and Dave Davies and drummer Mick Avory — each paid tribute to Gosling, who played keyboards and piano with the band from...
- 8/5/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The Kinks keyboard player John Gosling has died at 75, according to the band’s official social media page. No cause or further details were provided.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.”
Lead singer Ray Davies added, “Condolences to his wife Theresa and family. Rest in Peace dearest John.’ Ray’s younger brother Dave Davies added: ‘I’m dismayed deeply upset by John Gosling’s passing.
“He has been a friend and important contributor to the Kinks music during his time with us. Deepest sympathies to his wife and family. I will hold deep affection and love for him in my heart always. Great musician and a great man.”
Drummer Mick Avory also paid tribute to Gosling. “Today we lost a dear friend and colleague, he was a great musician and had a fantastic sense of humour…...
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.”
Lead singer Ray Davies added, “Condolences to his wife Theresa and family. Rest in Peace dearest John.’ Ray’s younger brother Dave Davies added: ‘I’m dismayed deeply upset by John Gosling’s passing.
“He has been a friend and important contributor to the Kinks music during his time with us. Deepest sympathies to his wife and family. I will hold deep affection and love for him in my heart always. Great musician and a great man.”
Drummer Mick Avory also paid tribute to Gosling. “Today we lost a dear friend and colleague, he was a great musician and had a fantastic sense of humour…...
- 8/5/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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