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Whitney Houstons mother, Cissy, dead at 91

Monday, October 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Cissy Houston, the mother of Whitney Houston, has died at 91 years old. Cissy's daughter-in-law Pat Houston confirmed the news, sharing Cissy passed away in her New Jersey home Monday while under hospice care for Alzheimer's disease.“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness.... Read More.

Kris Kristofferson, legendary songwriter, actor and singer, dead at 88

Sunday, September 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Kris Kristofferson, the singer, songwriter and actor whose songs were among the most admired, not just in country, but music in general, has died, according to a post on his official Facebook. He was 88.

JD Souther, solo artist and co-writer of multiple Eagles hits, dead at 78

Wednesday, September 18 by Lakes Media Music News

John David "JD" Souther, solo artist and co-writer of many hits for the Eagles, has died. According to his rep, he "passed away peacefully in his New Mexico home." He was 78.Born in Detroit, Souther moved to LA in the late '60s and formed... Read More.

Lineup announced for Bobby Weir-curated Dead Ahead Festival

Tuesday, September 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir is putting his stamp on the second annual Dead Ahead Festival.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is curating the five-night fest, taking place Jan. 9-13, 2025, at Moon Palace Resort in Riviera Cancún, Mexico.

Grateful Dead releases live performance of “Peggy-O” from Friend of the Devils: April 1978 box set

Tuesday, September 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Grateful Dead is giving fans another preview of their upcoming Friend of the Devils: April 1978 box set ahead of its release on Friday.The band has just released a performance of “Peggy-O,”... Read More.

Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson dead at 70

Monday, September 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Tito Jackson, a member of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Jackson 5 and brother of Michael and Janet Jackson, has died, his children have confirmed in an Instagram post. He was 70.

Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes dead at 83

Friday, September 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Grammy-winning Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, who helped popularize bossa nova in the U.S. with his band Brasil '66, has died, ABC Audio has confirmed. He was 83.According to a family statement, Mendes died Sept. 5 in LA, surrounded by his wife and musical partner, Gracinha,... Read More.

Grateful Dead rolling out new vintage of Gnarly Head wines in September

Tuesday, August 27 by Lakes Media Music News

The Grateful Dead is offering fans some more wine options to enjoy.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a third set of limited-edition wines through their collaboration with Gnarly Head, including new vintages of their Old Vine Zinfandel and cabernet... Read More.

Dead & Company reveals charity activations from their Dead Forever residency

Tuesday, August 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Dead & Company wowed fans with their recent Dead Forever residency at the Sphere Las Vegas, but it turns out the 30-show run was more than just a good time. Like most Dead & Company shows, the band had... Read More.

Stanford offering new course in the Grateful Dead

Monday, August 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Legendary rock band the Grateful Dead will be the subject of a new Stanford Continuing Studies course this fall.Did It Matter? Does It Now? The Music and Culture of the Grateful Dead is an eight-week course... Read More.

Dead & Company manager offers hope of more Sphere residency shows

Thursday, August 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Dead & Company wrapped their Dead Forever residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Aug. 10, and fans are already eager to find out if they’ll be returning. Well, it sounds like there’s a good chance of it happening.The... Read More.

Great White singer Jack Russell dead at 63

Thursday, August 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Jack Russell, frontman for the band Great White, has died. He was 63.Jack Russell's Great White, the name Russell toured under after Great White broke up in 2001, announced the news in a statement posted to Instagram Thursday. The statement says that... Read More.