Iconic Film Critic and author Roger Ebert passed away today, April 4th, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. The Chicago Tribune, has a loving obit at This Link. RIP Roger, I miss you already.
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RIP Robin Gibb
The Bee Gees: Maurice, Barry and Robin Gibb
Wow, this is so sad. Just a few days after the death of disco legend Donna Summer, another Disco-era icon, Robin Gibb, member of The Bee Gees, has passed today, May 20th, 2012, following a long battle with cancer. Gibb was 62 years old. His death leaves his older brother Barry Gibb as the last surviving member of the group. Robin Gibb’s twin bother, Maurice, passed away in 2003. RIP, Robin, and thanks for all the great music.
RIP, Donna Summer
Someone Left the Cake Out In The Rain
Disco legend Donna Summer has passed away today, May 17th, 2012, after a brief battle with Lung Cancer. She was 63 years old. Favorite Donna Summer Songs: “On The Radio” and “MacArthur Park Suite.”
RIP Beastie Boy Adam Yauch
Photo of the Beastie Boys By Ricky Powell (Adam Yauch Far Right) Photographed By Gail at Beyond the Streets
Man, this is some sad news right here. Adam Yauch, founding member of the legendary Beastie Boys, has passed away today, May 4th, 2012 after hard fought three year battle with cancer. The rapper, also known as MCA, was 47 years old. In addition to his talent as a rapper and musician, Yauch was also a filmmaker who, under the pseudonym Nathanial Hornblower, directed many of The Beastie Boys’ videos, including the 2006 Beastie Boys concert film Awesome; I Fuckin’ Shot That! Yauch is survived by his wife Dechen Wangdu, and their daughter. Rest in peace.
Happy Birthday, Tony Iommi!
Tony Iommi, guitarist for Black Sabbath was born on this day February 19th, in 1948. While this Birthday finds Tony not in the best of health, Worleygig.com wishes Tony a successful treatment and speedy recovery so that he can get back to the business of making music that’s hard enough to crack a skull! Happy Birthday, Tony!