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Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for punk pioneers the Dead Boys and Rocket From the Tombs, has died at 71. The Dead Boys confirmed the news on Instagram on September 14.

Caroline Bienstock, former president and CEO of Carlin Music publishing, died in New York on September 1 after a protracted illness. She was 68.

Carla Jeffery, who played Bree in Disney Channel's ZOMBIES film franchise, has died at age 33, her talent agency announced September 2, 2026.

Dave Marsh, the prolific rock critic and author of over 25 books including a seminal Bruce Springsteen biography, died August 14 at age 76.

Coy "Denver" Parton, brother of country music icon Dolly Parton, has died at 82.

Lou Koller, founding frontman of New York hardcore pioneers Sick of It All, has died following a battle with esophageal cancer. The band confirmed his

The New York hardcore pioneer and founder of Sick of It All died following a battle with esophageal cancer. The band, formed in 1986, was approaching its

Jennifer Finch, founding bassist of pioneering feminist rock band L7, has died following a battle with brain cancer. She was 59.

Jennifer Finch, bassist for influential rock group L7, died Saturday after a battle with aggressive brain cancer. She was 59.

Andy Bickers, the New Zealand-born saxophonist who played with Cold Chisel for more than 30 years, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 56.