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In Memoriam: DJ E-Z Rock
28th April 2014 • No commentsDJ E-Z Rock, beloved as half of quintessential late 80’s dance/hip-hop act Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, has passed away. DJ E-Z Rock, real name Rodney Bryce, 46, became a radio sensation when the duo released their 1988 album It Takes Two. The album went on to become platinum and featured two Top 10 […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Leah Graham
1st November 2013 • 1 comment“You’re the magic that holds the sky up from the ground. You’re the breath that blows these cool winds ’round.” Ben Folds Five, Magic Typically our ‘In Memoriam’ posts inform you of the passing of a musician or music industry pioneer, but this one is slightly different. As you’re probably aware, in recent weeks we […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Lou Reed
27th October 2013 • No commentsWe’re so sad to report that legendary musician Lou Reed has passed away, aged 71. Be it his work with The Velvet Underground or the music he made as a solo artist, few people have impacted aspiring musicians, fans, writers, and artists alike. The cause of death has not been reported but we at Thirty […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Chrissy Amphlett
22nd April 2013 • No commentsThirty Roses is sad to report that Australian singer Chrissy Amphlett of Divinyls fame has sadly passed away. You may recall the sultry 90’s anthem ‘I Touch Myself,’ but in recent years, Ms. Amphplett had taken to acting. Recently, she played Russell Crowe’s mother in an Australian stage production of ‘Blood Brothers.’ Crowe paid his […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Andy Johns
8th April 2013 • 2 commentsOn this day, we remember the amazing career of acclaimed producer and engineer, Andy Johns. Mr. Johns worked as a producer and/or engineer on albums by Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Van Halen, to name but a few. Having worked on the most revered and influential albums of all time, […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam; Phil Ramone
30th March 2013 • 1 commentLegendary and influential record producer Phil Ramone has very sadly passed away. Mr. Ramone dedicated his life to music and worked with artists ranging from Simon & Garfunkel (in addition to working with Simon and Garfunkel on solo efforts), Sir Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Sinead […]
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24th November 2012 • 2 commentsIt’s difficult to believe that it’s been twenty one years since the passing of Freddie Mercury. It may be a bit of an odd one to have as a favourite, but here’s mine.
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