RIP the great Dave Marsh. Creem, Rolling Stone. Wrote many good books. And a longtime Rock Hall nomcom member.

billboard@billboard.com · 2w ago

Dave Marsh, Influential Critic, Activist, Broadcaster & Biographer of Bruce Springsteen, Dies at 76

Had a great time talking about the 2026 Rock Hall inductees on this episode with host Nick and three others. Give it a listen!

Rock in Retrospect@rockinretropod.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The Rock Hall squad is back! David, Mark, Michelle, and Tom return to share their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees. We did things a little differently this time, asking our Patreon supporters for topics they wanted us to cover and questions they wanted us to answer!

My 2026 Rock Hall Inductee Predictions. Post also includes a link to my Personal Picks. tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/indu...

I was one of the panelists in this episode. Check it out!

Rock in Retrospect@rockinretropod.bsky.social · 6mo ago

NEW EPISODE! I invited a panel of Rock Hall experts and friends to discuss and analyze the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees ballot. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...

My predictions for the 2026 Rock Hall nominees: tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026...

My Top Albums/Songs/Reissues of 2025. tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2025/12/toms...

RIP the great Raul Malo. One of the greatest vocalists ever. And a superb musician.

Rolling Stone@rollingstone.com · 9mo ago

Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, has died at age 60. Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

RIP the great Todd Snider

Stereogum@stereogum.com · 9mo ago

Americana singer-songwriter Todd Snider has died

Thanks to Nick Bambach for inviting me on his podcast to talk about the legendary genius, Thom Bell. Bell will be inducted into the Rock Hall this Saturday.

Rock in Retrospect@rockinretropod.bsky.social · 10mo ago

NEW EPISODE! @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social joins me to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer Thom Bell, who will be inducted into the Rock Hall later this week. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...

RIP the great Chuck Mangione

Stereogum@stereogum.com · last yr.

Smooth jazz star Chuck Mangione has died at age 84

RIP the great Ozzy Osbourne news.sky.com/story/ozzy-o...

Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after farewell show

The heavy metal star reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park earlier in July.

news.sky.com

RIP the great Connie Francis

NPR@npr.org · last yr.

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

RIP the great Walter Scott. The Whispers deserve a lot more praise for being one of the great R&B vocal groups. www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip...

Walter Scott Jr. of The Whispers Dead at 81 After Battle With Cancer

Walter Scott's death has been announced. The Whispers member is dead after a cancer battle.

billboard.com

Bizarre rankings, snubs & odd inclusions. Should’ve been a top 100. www.billboard.com/lists/best-r...

The 75 Best R&B Artists of All Time (Full List): Staff Picks

The 75 best R&B singers of all-time, according to Billboard staff.

billboard.com

RIP the great genius Brian Wilson

HuffPost@huffpost.com · last yr.

His family said in a statement they are "heartbroken."

RIP the great Sly Stone

NPR@npr.org · last yr.

JUST IN: The musical visionary led a multi-racial funk band that produced five Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early '70s

RIP the great John Edwards. There were 2 living members of the Spinners when they were inducted into the Rock Hall in 2023. Now all 6 have passed away. But the great music they and 2025 Hall inductee Thom Bell made live on. soultracks.com/news-john-ed...

John Edwards, lead singer of the Spinners, dies at 80

(May 11, 2025) We are sad to report today the ending of an era, with the passing of the great John Edwards, the former lead singer of The Spinners, and the last living connection to the group’s hitmak...

soultracks.com

RIP the great Johnny Rodriguez. Definitely belongs in the Country Music Hall of Fame www.billboard.com/music/music-...

Johnny Rodriguez, Pioneering Hispanic Country Music Star, Dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Hispanic figure in country music, has died at the age of 73.

billboard.com

I had a great time appearing on Nick's podcast (with 3 others) to discuss the 2025 Rock Hall inductees. #rockhall2025

Rock in Retrospect@rockinretropod.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW EPISODE! I invited David, Greg, Michelle, and Tom back on the show to discuss this year's Rock Hall Class of 2025 inductees. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...

It took longer than it should have, but I'm thrilled that Thom Bell is now in the Rock Hall. Sadly, he passed in 2022. Now we have the 3 architects of the Philly Sound in the Rock Hall: Gamble, Huff & Bell. Gonna spin a Philly Soul playlist in their honor today. #rockhall2025

Strictly 4 My Navigators@lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · last yr.

Much love to Thom Bell 💙🕊 #RockHall2025 Everybody knows the songs of Thom Bell, even if they aren’t that familiar with the name. Start your reading here: theguardian.com/music/2022/dec…

I’m thrilled that Thom Bell, Warren Zevon and Carol Kaye are getting in.

Future Rock Legends@futurerocklegends.com · last yr.

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees! Performers: ⭐OutKast ⭐The White Stripes ⭐Soundgarden ⭐Cyndi Lauper ⭐Bad Company ⭐Chubby Checker ⭐Joe Cocker Musical Influence: ⭐Salt-N-Pepa ⭐Warren Zevon Musical Excellence: ⭐Thom Bell ⭐Nicky Hopkins ⭐Carol Kaye Non-Performer: ⭐Lenny Waronker

Who will get inducted? My 2025 Rock Hall Inductee predictions: #rockhall2025 tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/indu...

My personal picks for the 2025 Rock Hall of Fame. #rockhall2025 tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/pers...

Born 75 years ago today. The late, great Teddy Pendergrass.

Strictly 4 My Navigators@lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · last yr.

🗣Wake up, everybody Remembering Teddy Pendergrass on his birthday (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) 💙🕊 #Teddy75

www.countryaircheck.com/news/03-25-2...

Country Hall Adds Three

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RIP the great Roy Ayers variety.com/2025/music/n...

Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Musician and ‘Coffy’ Composer, Dies at 84

Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist known for his hit 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' has died. He was 84.

variety.com

RIP Joey Molland. Badfinger were a great band. Their back catalog still sounds solid.

Bryan Thomas@munkiman.bsky.social · last yr.

R.I.P. Joey Molland, age 77, last surviving member of the original bad luck Badfinger lineup, who died yesterday, March 1, 2025. In some ways he was the George Harrison of the early '70s band, watching Pete Ham and Tom Evans' songs get picked for singles while writing some very good ones himself.

RIP the great David Johansen

Stereogum@stereogum.com · last yr.

R.I.P. David Johansen, the last surviving original member of the New York Dolls. After fronting the iconic glam punk band in the early ‘70s, the NYC musician found mainstream success in the late ‘80s, scoring the hit “Hot Hot Hot” as Buster Poindexter and acting in the movie ‘Scrooged.’ He was 75.

RIP the great Gene Hackman

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

The actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead with their dog in their New Mexico home. The authorities do not suspect foul play. Here's what we know: nyti.ms/4gZIQgn

RIP the great Chris Jasper. Inducted into the Rock Hall, with the Isley Brothers, in 1992.

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 2y ago

Chris Jasper, a music legend known for his pivotal role in shaping the sound of The Isley Brothers, has died, his family announced. He was 73.