Shane MacGowan (1957-2023) – Americana UK
Irish cultural icon standing shouldn’t obscure his inventive presents as a chic lyricist. Anybody catching the mainstream media on 30th November 2023 couldn’t fail to […]
Obituaries
Brendan Croker (1953-2023) – Americana UK
Steve Phillips & Brenan Croker Tribute to the British Ry Cooder Actually unhappy information that one of many titans of roots music, Leeds-based Brendan Croker, […]
Shilough Hopwood (1971-2023) – Americana UK
The UK might have missed out on Shilough Hopwood’s music. Americana UK visitor author Paul Harding shares his nice disappointment that he not too long […]
Dwight Twilley (1951-2023) – Americana UK
Photograph credit score: Phil Clarkin Energy Pop authentic who influenced future generations of musicians. There was a way of shock within the music world with […]
Jimmy Buffett (1946 – 2023) – Americana UK
An end to ‘Island Escapism’. It was a sad weekend for Parrotheads everywhere, with the news that James William Buffett had departed this life at […]
Chris Strachwitz (1931-2023) – Americana UK
Arhoolie Records laid the foundation for the appreciation of American roots music. Chris Strachwitz, folklorist, musicologist and founder of Arhoolie Records died on 7th May […]
Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023) – Americana UK
His songs reflect his personal experiences and love of Canada, but his music travelled the world. Gordon Lightfoot died on Monday, 1st May, in a […]
David Lindley (1944-2023) – Americana UK
He was so much more than a simple West Coast session guitarist. There are an awful lot of very good guitarists, but only a few […]
Ian Tyson (1933 – 2022) – Americana UK
A real Canadian cowboy who was also a folk, country rock, and country pioneer. Canadian cowboy, rancher, and musical icon Ian Tyson died on 29th […]
Rab Noakes (1947 – 2022) – Americana UK
A proud Fifer and Trade Unionist and, also, a superb musician. Rab Noakes who has died after a short illness, aged 75, was a much […]