Farewell Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts, longtime drummer for The Rolling Stones, has died. He was 80.

It wasn't very long ago that I posted my wish to see The Rolling Stones live. Watts was already off the current tour because of an unnamed health issue. To say Watts was (is!) an icon is an incredibly large understatement. It's been a brutal year for rock musicians as we've lost so many. This news just makes me sad.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, the unassuming son of a truck driver and a reluctant rock and roll star, dies at 80 https://t.co/Pn8TXvXk7c

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 24, 2021

"It's supposed to be sex and drugs and rock and roll... I'm not really like that"

How Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts, who has died aged 80, described his time with the bandhttps://t.co/YaVd2Y2UBC

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 24, 2021

Sad Update About Mike Howe's Death

Mike Howe, Metal Church singer, died a few days ago. The sudden death was ruled a suicide. Just one more reminder that mental health must be talked about more openly. The stigma and jokes about people being "crazy" need to go. Remember, you don't have to suffer alone - there are resources and people to help.

Do you need help with your mental health? If you don't know where to start, this infographic may help guide you. https://t.co/EUJzVnHaIf pic.twitter.com/pJTdvu5pAP

— Mental Health NIMH (@NIMHgov) July 29, 2021

METAL CHURCH Singer MIKE HOWE's Death Ruled Suicide https://t.co/KxOvC8PI3k pic.twitter.com/vGUynySUFi

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) July 30, 2021

Farewell Dusty Hill

Back here in the obits section - I mean Bring Back Glam! - more sad news: Dusty Hill, founding bassist for ZZ Top, has died. He was 72. The band says he died in his sleep. Hill - and ZZ Top - are music legends, especially for southern rock. They were huge in the 80s too. I'm glad I got to see them live once. Seriously people, see the bands you love live now while you still can.

ZZ Top is currently on tour. No word what will happen with those dates. The band is supposed to perform tonight in South Carolina. Hill was already off the tour for a few shows for a hip issue.

Dusty Hill, bassist for the rock band ZZ Top, has died just days after he had taken a leave of absence due to a hip issue, the group says. https://t.co/t4kTY74EwH

— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 28, 2021

Today we lost a great friend and a remarkable Texan.

ZZ Top’s Bassist Dusty Hill Dead at 72

Truly a music legend. https://t.co/VVkJ67E7lN

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 28, 2021

Farewell Joey Jordison

It is just unreal to me, how many musicians we're losing these days. Joey Jordison, founding member and drummer of Slipknot, died yesterday at 46. He had transverse myelitis, but it isn't exactly clear what caused the death. He died in his sleep.

Jordison left Slipknot in 2013. Slipknot's All Hope Is Gone is one of my favorite metal records, period. Jordison's drumming is great on the album. Slipknot is on a social media blackout in honor of Jordison.

Joey Jordison, a founding member of Slipknot, who drummed for the influential metal band in its most popular period and helped write many of its best-known songs, has died at age 46. https://t.co/Uz3j3iIiGi

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 28, 2021

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— Slipknot (@slipknot) July 27, 2021

Farewell Mike Howe

Metal Church singer Mike Howe passed yesterday. He was only 55. His death was unexpected and not believed to be related to alcohol or drugs. Mike and Metal Church are considered some of the forefathers of thrash.

Mike Howe passed away yesterday at his home in Eureka, California. The passing of our brother, friend and true legend of heavy metal music has devastated us and we are at a loss for words. Please respect our privacy and the Howe family’s privacy during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/km0lkU52PW

— Metal Church (@metalchurchis1) July 27, 2021