Joey Molland (1947–2025), last surviving member of Badfinger

Joey Molland was an English guitarist and songwriter with Badfinger, who carried on the band for years after its other core members died.

Jim Gordon (1945–2023), Derek and the Dominos drummer

Jim Gordon was the drummer for Derek and the Dominos, who cowrote their song “Layla” and also played on many other hits of the 1960s and ‘70s.

Alan White (1949–2022), longtime drummer for the band Yes  

Alan White was the legendary drummer for the classic progressive rock band Yes.

Astrid Kirchherr (1938–2020), Beatles’ friend and photographer

Astrid Kirchherr was a close friend and photographer of the Beatles who was once engaged to former Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe.

Top Religious Funeral Songs

The relationship between funerals and music is incredibly powerful. Funeral songs can provide family and friends a sense of peace and comfort at a difficult time. Often the songs selected for a funeral or memorial service are spiritual and speak to the deceased's faith in God. Here are 10 of the most beloved religious songs played or performed at funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life.

The Summer Rock Went Dark

Fifty years ago, the sunny optimism of the Summer of Love yielded to a darker season—the Summer of '68.

The 50th Anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (video)

A video tribute to the creation of the legendary album.

Stu Sutcliffe and the Beatles

Stuart Sutcliffehas often been called the "Fifth Beatle," but in reality he was the fourth.

Leon Russell (1942 - 2016), legendary rock musician and songwriter

The legendary rock musician and songwriter died Nov. 13, 2016, at his home in suburban Nashville, Tennessee.

George Harrison’s Best Beatles Songs

Though John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the vast majority of Beatles’ tunes, George Harrison proved his compositional chops whenever he had the chance. On his birthday, we look back on his some of his best-loved Beatles songs.

Ravi Shankar's Rock 'n' Roll

We remember the sitar master who influenced countless musicians from the Beatles to John Coltrane.

George Harrison’s Musical Legacy

George Harrison died 10 years ago today, but his music still plays a part in the soundtrack of our lives.