Peter Sinfield Dies

Sinfield’s career took off in the late 1960s when he co-founded King Crimson.

Peter Sinfield, a multifaceted artist, lyricist, and producer, is best known for his work with progressive rock bands like King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), and Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM). His contributions to the music world span lyrical poetry, pop hits, and experimental productions. Peter John Sinfield was born in Fulham, London on December 27, 1943.

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Bob Mayo Dies

“Bob Mayo on the keyboards… Bob Mayo!” – Peter Frampton (from “Frampton Comes Alive”

Bob Mayo was born on February 25, 1951, in New York, USA, and became a highly respected keyboardist and guitarist in the music industry. He received his education in music and honed his skills, showcasing a remarkable talent that would later earn him recognition in the industry. He began studying music at the age of five, focusing on classical piano.

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Denny Laine Dies

Far have I travelled and much have I seen, Dark distant mountains with valleys of green, Past painted deserts the sunsets on fire, As he carries me home to the Mull of Kintyre

Denny Laine was born Brian Frederick Arthur Hines on October 29, 1944  in the Channel Islands, England, to parents Herbert Edward Arthur Hines and Eva Lillian Hines (née Bassett). He grew up in Tyseley, Birmingham, England, where he attended Yardley Grammar School. He took up the guitar as a boy, inspired by gypsy jazz musician Django Reinhardt. 

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Gary Brooker Dies

We skipped the light fandango
Turned cartwheels ‘cross the floor

Gary Brooker was an English singer-songwriter, pianist, and the founder and lead singer of the rock band Procol Harum. He was born in Hackney Hospital, East London, on May 29, 1945, and grew up in Hackney before moving to Middlesex.

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