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The legendary guitarist, who wrote a spate of his band’s classic songs such as ‘Ramblin’ Man’ and ‘Jessica’ died from cancer and pulmonary disease.

The London-born musician also co-wrote the band's biggest hit 'Vienna' with Midge Ure.

Best known for his band's smash hit 'Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)', Harley had been engaged in a battle with cancer.

Eric Carmen, the frontman of 1970s pop-rock band Raspberries and solo artist responsible for hits including All by Myself has died aged 74

The Welsh musician, famous for writing hits such as She's The One and Put The Message In The Box passed away on Sunday, 10 March.

Originally hailing from Japan, the pioneering vocalist fronted Can when their made early 70s classics such as 'Tago Mago' & 'Future Days'.

The legendary guitarist passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

The singer’s iconic Woodstock set also inspired her hit song ‘Lay Down (Candles In The Rain’)

Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the beloved and hugely influential 60s girl group The Shangri-Las, has died aged 75.

A tireless champion of new music, the pioneering broadcaster first joined the BBC in 1970 and also presented ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’

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