Brian Douglas Wilson, the groundbreaking songwriter, producer, and visionary behind the Beach Boys, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Wilson was born on June 20, 1942, in Inglewood, California, and raised in the sunny suburb of Hawthorne, where he formed the iconic band along with his brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. From humble beginnings rehearsing harmonies at home, the group would soon become synonymous with California’s sun-kissed beaches, youthful exuberance, and intricate, revolutionary soundscapes.

Today, the world lost an incomparable visionary and revolutionary spirit with the passing of Sylvester "Sly" Stone, the dynamic heart and soul behind the legendary group Sly and the Family Stone. Born on March 15, 1943, in Denton, Texas, and raised in Vallejo, California, Sly Stone didn't merely enter the music scene—he reshaped it entirely, blazing trails with infectious rhythms, groundbreaking style, and messages of unity and empowerment.

Grateful Web joins the music community in mourning the loss of the legendary Jesse Colin Young, who passed away peacefully at his home in Aiken, South Carolina, on March 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Jesse's remarkable musical journey spanned the worlds of folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll, making him a unique and influential figure whose artistry transcended genres and generations.

Today, February 24th, 2025, we at Grateful Web join the world in mourning the loss of the incomparable Roberta Flack. Her gentle presence, rich artistry, and lifelong commitment to music will forever resonate with anyone who heard her sing or witnessed her share her gift with the world.

It was in the quiet, shimmering corners of the stage that Garth Hudson held court, conjuring wild sonic landscapes like some benevolent alchemist. He was the stout-hearted wizard with a bramble of a beard, hunched over that beloved Lowrey organ, coaxing out sounds that could make a whole crowd feel like they were riding a rickety carnival tilt-a-whirl into the heart of the cosmos. Today, January 21, 2025, at the age of 87, Garth Hudson stepped beyond the veil.

Peter Yarrow was one of those rare souls who could make you feel like you’d known him all your life. He had a twinkle in his voice and a gentle way with words that brought comfort to countless hearts. Here at Grateful Web, we send our love and gratitude to the fellow who helped turn songs into shared moments of hope.

In the swirling, technicolor maelstrom that was Haight-Ashbury, there was a bassline. It wasn’t just any bassline, mind you. It was Phil Lesh’s—an intricate, weaving, electrified pulse that felt more like the heartbeat of the universe than just another instrument in a band. Now that pulse, that cosmic conductor, has drifted into the great unknown.

In the melancholic shadow of yesternight, the world was bereft of a luminary, John Mayall, who departed this mortal coil on July 23rd, 2024. With a heavy heart, we pay homage to this titan of blues, whose life and music reverberate through the corridors of time, echoing like a somber requiem in the deepest chambers of the soul.

We at Grateful Web are deeply saddened to report the passing of Nick Daniels III, the extraordinary bassist and vocalist of the revered New Orleans-based funk ensemble, Dumpstaphunk. Nick has left us at the age of 68, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.

Today, the music world mourns the loss of one of its most distinctive voices and influential figures, Forrest Richard "Dickey" Betts, who passed away peacefully at his home in Osprey, Florida. At 80 years old, Dickey leaves behind a musical heritage that is both profound and exhilarating. As a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, his contributions transcended the Southern Rock genre, impacting the vast landscape of American music.