Gilson Lavis, drummer for Squeeze and Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra:

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/obituari...eeze-jr0dqs8b2

I saw Squeeze when he was in the band. RIP, Gilson.

Todd Snider

Such a tragic death. He should still be alive and on the tour he had to cancel due to the asshat(s) who attacked him in Salt Lake City. I saw him live some years back. He put on a great show. RIP, Todd. You left too soon.

https://apnews.com/article/todd-snid...bd051fea8780ae

How sad. He made a lot of fine music. And The Harder They Come is a landmark film.

RIP Udo Kier

Udo Kier Was the Last of His Kind

Sara Surkamp, member of Pavlov's Dog and wife of its lead singer, David Surkamp.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obit...rkamp-12631599

Bummer. :(

He's one of my all-time favorite guitarists. He played on so many great songs. The only time I saw him perform live was when Booker T. & the M.G.'s played a show near me as Neil Young's backing band. They closed the show with "Green Onions."

R.I.P. to one of the greats.

Yes, Cropper, despite being modest about his abilities, was really amazing. I remember a DJ on a radio station in Cincinnati obsessively playing Booker T. & The MGs "Melting Pot" and being awed by Cropper's playing. Up until recently, a park near my home would have a free summer concert featuring nationally known musical acts. Cropper played at one of those concerts a few years back. I missed the show. Psy-Fi and other who got to see him are really fortunate.