The legendary songwriter has passed away at 69.

She penned the following tunes:

‘Da Doo Ron Ron’
‘Be My Baby’
‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’

MP3: Glasvegas – Be My Baby

Breaking News reports:

*A representative says guitar legend Les Paul has died at 94.*

He was 94 years old.

STREAM: Les Paul & Mary Ford – World Is Waiting For The Sunrise

Yesterday’s statement reads: *We are very sad to hear about Merce Cunningham’s death, aged ninety. Merce invited us to take part in his Split Sides project, in October 2003. It was a collaboration of music and dance, but one where each of the elements – set, costume, choreography and music – were randomly combined, to create a performance around chance. He was very kind and hospitable, and invited us around to his apartment the night before the show. He showed us his computer program which generated random sequences of gesture and movement for wire-framed mannequins, like Kraftwerk’s Robots. He also showed us, the next night, that discipline and focus can create the space for an unexpected moment, when something new can suddenly exist: such a contrast to the scripted world of rock.*

Split Sides is now available on DVD.

MP3: Radiohead – All I Need

We’re in a state of utter shock.

You’ll be sorely missed.

Love,
TMS

Yesterday afternoon, Kill Rock Stars sent out the following message: *We are deeply shocked and saddened to report that Kill Rock Stars artist Jeff Hanson passed away on June 5, 2009 in his home, a victim of a terrible accident. Jeff has been a part of the KRS family since 2003 when he became the first artist signed to the label from an unsolicited demo. Jeff Hanson was an amazing artist, a riotously funny person, and a good friend. Everyone at Kill Rock Stars feels that we were privileged to put out his records. We will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.*

Visit Jeff Hanson on MySpace.

MP3: Jeff Hanson – Hiding Behind The Moon

Here are all the sad details: *Lux Interior, lead singer of The Cramps, passed away this morning due to an existing heart condition at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California at 4:30 AM PST today. Lux has been an inspiration and influence to millions of artists and fans around the world. He and wife Poison Ivy’s contributions with The Cramps have had an immeasurable impact on modern music.*

RIP Lux.

Learn more about The Cramps here.

MP3: The Cramps – Goo Goo Muck

What a devastating loss.

Learn more about the legendary entertainer here.

MP3: Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby

TMZ shares the saddening news.

Our thoughts go out to her friends & family.

Catch up on all your Golden Girls trivia here.

MP3: Je Suis France – Thank You For Being A Friend

The Top 5:

1. Andrew WK – Ready To Die
2. Ween – Push The Little Daisies
3. They Might Be Giants – Exquisite Dead Guy
4. Jim Carroll – People Who Died
5. Beck – One Foot In The Grace

For #s 6 through 26, head here.

What would you have included?

MP3: The Virgins – Love Is Colder Than Death [alt link]

The Top 5:

1. Andrew WK – Ready To Die
2. Ween – Push The Little Daisies
3. They Might Be Giants – Exquisite Dead Guy
4. Jim Carroll – People Who Died
5. Beck – One Foot In The Grace

For #s 6 through 26, head here.

What would you have included?

MP3: The Virgins – Love Is Colder Than Death [alt link]