David Edward Byrd (1941–2025), 1960s rock poster artist

David Edward Byrd was an artist known for his psychedelic posters promoting 1960s rock acts and for his logos and posters for significant Broadway musicals. 

David Sanborn (1945–2024), Grammy-winning saxophonist

David Sanborn was a six-time Grammy-winning saxophonist whose smooth jazz broke through to the mainstream, with a dozen albums hitting the Billboard Top 200.

Melanie (1947–2024), Brand New Key singer

Melanie was a folk singer and songwriter who had major hits in the 1970s with “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” and she was one of three women who performed solo acts at Woodstock.

John Morris (1939–2023), organizer of the original Woodstock festival 

John Morris was an event organizer among those who put together the original Woodstock music festival in 1969 and later worked with such artists as Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, , and . 

Bobbi Ercoline (1949–2023), pictured on famous Woodstock album

Bobbi Ercoline became a symbol of a generation when she and her then-boyfriend were pictured on the Woodstock soundtrack album cover, embracing while wrapped in a blanket.

David Crosby (1941–2023), legendary rock and roll singer-songwriter 

David Crosby was one of the most important figures in rock and roll. He was an original member of folk rock visionaries the Byrds and the super group, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

John Till (2022), guitarist for Janis Joplin’s Full Tilt Boogie Band  

John Till was the lead guitarist for the Full Tilt Boogie Band which was Janis Joplin’s last backing band.  

Arnold Skolnick (1937–2022), Woodstock poster artist

Arnold Skolnick was an artist and designer who created the iconic Woodstock poster.

Leslie West (1945–2020), 'Mississippi Queen' guitarist

Leslie West was guitarist and co-vocalist for the pioneering hard rock band Mountain, best known for their song "Mississippi Queen."

Jimi Hendrix Died 50 Years Ago—Here Are His Greatest Performances

Jimi Hendrix didn't invent playing the electric guitar, but he took it to a level not seen before — and arguably never duplicated since his passing from a drug overdose on September 18, 1970, at only 27 years old. He was also a tremendous songwriter who created timeless rock classics, though he only released three studio albums. His live performances were legendary, and his "Star Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock festival is one of the most iconic concert moments in rock history. Here are ten of Jimi Hendrix's greatest songs:

Gail Sheehy (1933–2020), journalist and author

Gail Sheehy was a journalist and author known for her best-selling book “Passages” and as a writer for New York Magazine.

Larry Taylor (1942–2019), Canned Heat bassist

Performed at Woodstock and recorded with the Monkees and Tom Waits.

Henry McCullough (1943–2016), guitarist for Wings

Former guitarist with Paul McCartney’s Wings.

On the 25th Anniversary of Jerry Garcia's Passing

Grateful Dead guitarist and lead singer Jerry Garcia died 25 years ago this month, on .

Tom Fogerty: The Other Fogerty in Creedence Clearwater Revival

When you think of Creedence Clearwater Revival, you probably think of John Fogerty and his distinctive voice belting out hits like "Fortunate Son" and "Proud Mary." But John wasn't the only Fogerty in CCR. We're remembering John's older brother and one-time bandmate, Tom Fogerty, born Nov. 9, 1941, by listening to a few favorite songs...

Levon Helm's Last Waltz

As the drummer and one of the lead singers for The Band, Levon Helm helped drive a roots rock revival that's still going strong today.