Estates of Jimi Hendrix bassist, drummer can sue Sony for album rights, court rules

Estates of Jimi Hendrix bassist, drummer can sue Sony for album rights, court rules

LONDON, Jan 29 — The estates of the British bassist and drummer in Jimi Hendrix’s band can sue Sony Music Entertainment seeking a share of the rights to three classic 1960s albums, London’s High Court ruled today. Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell joined The Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1966 and played on the group’s three … Read more

Malaysian jazz legend and iconic drummer Lewis Pragasam dies aged 66

Malaysian jazz legend and iconic drummer Lewis Pragasam dies aged 66

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Legendary jazz musician Lewis Pragasam passed away from of a heart attack at a private hospital, at 3am earlier today. The 66-year-old had reportedly collapsed after performing at a Christmas concert yesterday. Pragasam was respected as one of Asia’s most esteemed percussionists and a trailblazer in the fusion of Asian … Read more

Australian rockers AC/DC mourn original drummer Colin Burgess

Australian rockers AC/DC mourn original drummer Colin Burgess

SYDNEY, Dec 17 — Australian rockers AC/DC are mourning the band’s original drummer Colin Burgess, who has died aged 77, the group said on social media. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” AC/DC wrote on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook late yesterday. “He was our first drummer and a very … Read more