Obituary

Van Conner, the co-founder and bassist of Screaming Trees, has died, according to a social media post from his brother and bandmate, Gary Lee. Conner was 55 years old. “Van Conner bassist and song writer of Screaming Trees died last night of an extended illness at 55,” Lee wrote. “It was pneumonia that got him […]

Yukihiro Takahashi, the influential musician, drummer, and vocalist who co-founded Yellow Magic Orchestra, has died, The Japan Times reports. Takahashi underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in August 2020. The following year, he revealed he was suffering from additional health problems. Takahashi was trying to recover at his home in Karzuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, but […]