Currently viewing the tag: "rip"
Eric Cash and Hollie Stevens, on the day they were married (courtesy of Eric Cash)

RIP Hollie Stevens

By On July 6, 2012

Early this morning, Hollie Stevens’ husband Eric Cash confirmed, that after 15 months, her battle with cancer ended on Tuesday morning, July 3, 2012. She was 30.

Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday, Dad

Happy Birthday Dad; RIP Andy Griffith

By On July 3, 2012

Today, I remember two men whose impact on my childhood was inarguable. My dad, whose birthday would have been today, and Andy Griffith who passed today at 86.

Continue Reading →
Earl Scruggs

Earl Scruggs Passes at 88

By On March 28, 2012

Legendary Bluegrass and Country star, Earl Scruggs has passed away at the age of 88. He died this morning in Nashville.

Continue Reading →
Furman Bisher (via ajc.com)

Editorial: RIP Furman Bisher

By On March 19, 2012

A few thoughts on the passing of the legendary journalist, Furman Bisher.

Continue Reading →

Jon Wolf’s Highly Rec’d Mixtape: Goodbye ’11

By On December 26, 2011

Jon Wolf says goodbye to more than just 2011 in the final installment of his Highly Rec’d Mixtape.

Continue Reading →
Three generations of men with issues

If I Seem A Little Strange …

By On October 11, 2011

A modest request never to be fulfilled.

Continue Reading →

RIP Ernie Harwell

By On May 4, 2010

Ernie Harwell, the beloved voice of several major league baseball teams, but most notably the Detroit Tigers, passed away today at 92.

I’m writing this remote via my phone so I will keep this brief. Harwell, who was originally from Georgia, was a truly remarkable man who I have written about a number of [...]

Continue Reading →

RIP Devon Clifford

By On April 18, 2010

Devon Clifford, the drummer for the Canadian dance-punk band You Say Party! We Say Die!, passed away this morning after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage last night during the band’s performance in Vancouver. He was 30 years old.

Read our 2007 interview with the band: here

Continue Reading →

RIP Alex Chilton

By On March 17, 2010

The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported early today that Alex Chilton, best know for his work in Big Star, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 59.

Here’s the link to the report: http://m.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/mar/17/memphis-musician-alex-chilton-dies/

“The Battle of El Goodo” – Big Star
Bell/Chilton

Years ago, my heart was set to live, [...]

Continue Reading →

RIP Corey Haim

By On March 10, 2010

TMZ.com reported this morning that actor Corey Haim died of an apparent overdose last night. The troubled, former child star, battled drug addictions for most of his adult life. He was 38.

Continue Reading →

RIP Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse

By On March 7, 2010

Awoke this morning to the news that Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse had passed. According to numerous reports it was an apparent suicide. The Virginia-born artist’s official age has yet to be released but he was believed to be in his mid-40s.

Another sad loss of an immensely talented musician.

Sparklehorse – “Saturday”
[...]

Continue Reading →

Jay Reatard Passes

By On January 13, 2010

A shocking announcement earlier today with the passing of Memphis garage-rock star Jay Reatard. He was 29.

According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal he was found at 3:30am this morning in his home. Initial reports were that he died in his sleep.

Continue Reading →