The dead

Roky Erickson dies; fronted 13th Floor Elevators

Psychedelic music godfather Roky Erickson has died, bringing an end to a long but often-interrupted career in rock music. He was …

Hal Blaine, the famed session drummer known for his work as part of the Wrecking Crew, has died. He was 90. Blaine was the go-to …

British recording engineer Geoff Emerick, best known for his work on the psychedelic-era Beatles albums, has died. He was …

Guitarist Ed King, a past member of the Strawberry Alarm Clock and Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. He was 68. The Strawberry Alarm …