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Legendary Singer-Songwriter David Crosby Passes Away at 81

January 19, 2023 News Comments Off on Legendary Singer-Songwriter David Crosby Passes Away at 81

By DONNA BALANCIA David Crosby, the legendary singer-songwriter and musician, has passed away at the age of 81. Crosby was a founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, and had a […]

Musicians

Kenny Rogers, Music Superstar, Dies at 81 of Natural Causes

March 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Kenny Rogers, Music Superstar, Dies at 81 of Natural Causes

By JOHN DALY Kenny Rogers, one of the most popular musicians of all time, passed away last night at the age of 81, according to a statement issued by the Rogers family. He died at […]

Danny Glover Ja'net DuBois Ayuko Babu - Venus Bernardo photo
Musicians

RIP: Ja’Net DuBois of ‘Good Times’ Was a Talented Singer-Songwriter Who Wrote ‘Movin’ On Up’

February 20, 2020 News Comments Off on RIP: Ja’Net DuBois of ‘Good Times’ Was a Talented Singer-Songwriter Who Wrote ‘Movin’ On Up’

Film Festival DuBois Co-Founded on Now in LA By DONNA BALANCIA Ja’Net DuBois, the gorgeous singer-songwriter and actress known for a range of work including the popular 1970s TV show “Good Times,” passed away at […]

Andy Gill and Gang of Four - Balancia photo
Live Reviews

RIP: Andy Gill, Founder of Gang of Four, Passes Away at 64 from Respiratory Illness

February 6, 2020 News Comments Off on RIP: Andy Gill, Founder of Gang of Four, Passes Away at 64 from Respiratory Illness

By JOHN DALY Andy Gill, the founder and lead guitarist to Gang of Four, passed away last weekend. Gang of Four was considered one of the most influential new wave British rock bands. Gill died in […]

Rush Neil Peart passes away - Courtesy Rush
Musicians

RIP Neil Peart: ‘Rush Survived All These Years Because We Care’

January 10, 2020 News Comments Off on RIP Neil Peart: ‘Rush Survived All These Years Because We Care’

By ROBERT BUSBY Neil Peart, superstar drummer from Rush, has passed away following a long battle with brain cancer, the band said on Friday. Peart died January 7 in Santa Monica, California at 67 years […]

Musicians

RIP Ric Ocasek; The Unlikely Frontman Who Defined New Wave with ‘The Cars’ Dies from Heart Disease at 75

September 16, 2019 News Comments Off on RIP Ric Ocasek; The Unlikely Frontman Who Defined New Wave with ‘The Cars’ Dies from Heart Disease at 75

By DONNA BALANCIA To many, Ric Ocasek was a lot more than the founder of the new wave band The Cars. For those who came of age in the 1980s, Ocasek represented a new kind […]

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Arthur Williams Expected to Be Charged with First-Degree Murder in Killing of OC Drummer Dave McCabe

August 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Arthur Williams Expected to Be Charged with First-Degree Murder in Killing of OC Drummer Dave McCabe

UPDATE – Arthur Williams pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the July 20, 2019 killing of drummer Dave McCabe, according to published reports. The plea was entered Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, before Williams was to […]

Musicians

BULLETIN: RIP Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ Passes Away at 81

March 17, 2019 News Comments Off on BULLETIN: RIP Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ Passes Away at 81

By DONNA BALANCIA Dick Dale, known as “King of The Surf Guitar,” has passed away, sources said on Sunday. Dale, who had been quietly suffering health issues for many years, was considered a leader in […]

Laura Peters - Notes From Vivace
Alternative

Laura Peters, Influential Indie Musician in LA, Passes Away at 32

January 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Laura Peters, Influential Indie Musician in LA, Passes Away at 32

By DONNA BALANCIA Laura Peters, who left an indelible imprint on the indie music scene in Los Angeles, has passed away at age 32. No cause of death has been disclosed. Peters was the founder […]

Musicians

Memoriam: Historic George H. Bush Inauguration Concert Featured Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley

December 1, 2018 News Comments Off on Memoriam: Historic George H. Bush Inauguration Concert Featured Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley

By DONNA BALANCIA Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley and Sam Moore were among the stars who played soul and rhythm and blues at the historic Presidential Inauguration Concert for George H. Bush in 1989.  Pres. […]

Roy Clark passed away at 85: He was a TV staple in the 1960s - Courtesy photo
Musicians

Roy Clark, Known for His Musical Talent in Country and Beyond, Dies at 85

November 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Roy Clark, Known for His Musical Talent in Country and Beyond, Dies at 85

By JOHN DALY Roy Clark one of the most talented guitarists in the history of country music — or any other kind of music — has passed away from complications of pneumonia, it was announced. […]

Stan Lee as 'playwright' in U.S. Army - Courtesy photo
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Excelsior! Rockers and Celebs Pay Tribute to Comic Book Legend Stan Lee, Dead at 95

November 12, 2018 News Comments Off on Excelsior! Rockers and Celebs Pay Tribute to Comic Book Legend Stan Lee, Dead at 95

By JOHN DALY Rockers and entertainment figures paid tribute to comic book legend Stan Lee, creator of Black Panther, Spiderman and X-Men, who passed away Monday at 95. On Lee’s official Twitter page, his famous […]

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RIP: Hardy Fox, Co-Founder and Composer for The Residents Dies at 73

October 30, 2018 News Comments Off on RIP: Hardy Fox, Co-Founder and Composer for The Residents Dies at 73

By JOHN DALY Hardy Fox, co-founder of the band The Residents, passed away from brain cancer. He was 73. Fox was the primary composer for the group, known for its performance art and timely, often […]

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RIP: Willie Basse, Legendary ‘Ambassador to The Sunset Strip’ Dies from Cancer at 62

October 29, 2018 News Comments Off on RIP: Willie Basse, Legendary ‘Ambassador to The Sunset Strip’ Dies from Cancer at 62

By DONNA BALANCIA Willie Basse who made a name for himself as one of LA’s most beloved metal rockers has passed away at 62. Basse was battling cancer. Basse, known as the “Cultural Ambassador to […]

Joe Jackson - Photo courtesy of Randy Jackson Jr
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Joe Jackson Dies at 89, Created Jackson 5

June 27, 2018 News Comments Off on Joe Jackson Dies at 89, Created Jackson 5

By JOHN DALY Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson and creator of the Jackson 5, has passed away from cancer at 89 years old, it was announced Wednesday. Jackson entered hospice care last week […]

Musicians

Koko The Gorilla, Who Talked to Rockers and Celebs, Dies at 46

June 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Koko The Gorilla, Who Talked to Rockers and Celebs, Dies at 46

By DONNA BALANCIA Koko the Gorilla passed away at the age of 46 in her sleep at the Gorilla Foundation preserve in the Santa Cruz mountains, it was announced today. The remarkable Koko was able […]

Fur and Nicky in Europe 1986 - Photo courtesy of Fur Dixon
Musicians

Fur Dixon Pays Tribute to Former Bandmate Nick Knox of The Cramps

June 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Fur Dixon Pays Tribute to Former Bandmate Nick Knox of The Cramps

Nick Knox of the Cramps passed away Friday and former bandmate Fur Dixon took the time to write a tribute, which is running exclusively here on CaliforniaRocker.com.  Dixon and Knox were recently reacquainted after 29 […]

Anthony Bourdain at SXSW - Photo by Anna Hanks
Musicians

Anthony Bourdain Was a Rock Star to the Real Rock Stars

June 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Anthony Bourdain Was a Rock Star to the Real Rock Stars

By DONNA BALANCIA Globe-hopping TV celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was a rock star in the culinary world and often brought music friends and idols along on his great ride. CNN will air “Remembering Anthony Bourdain” […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Rainbow Bar and Grill Beloved Head Chef, Miguel Murillo, Dies

March 30, 2016 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Rainbow Bar and Grill Beloved Head Chef, Miguel Murillo, Dies

By DONNA BALANCIA – Miguel Murillo, the head chef at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip passed away late Tuesday night from unknown causes. “He was more than beloved, he was like […]

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David Bowie’s New Release ‘Blackstar’ Covers His Own Death, Fans Grieve

January 11, 2016 News Comments Off on David Bowie’s New Release ‘Blackstar’ Covers His Own Death, Fans Grieve

Grief And Shock Around the World By DONNA BALANCIA How long had David Bowie been suffering under the cloak of silence regarding his cancer diagnosis? We know he had been making music until his final […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Review: John Lydon and Public Image LTD Celebrate 40th in LA
    November 4, 2018 Comments Off on Review: John Lydon and Public Image LTD Celebrate 40th in LA
  • Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally rips it up at Desert Days - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree
    October 14, 2017 Comments Off on Courtney and Kurt, Deap Vally Kick Off Desert Daze 2017 in Joshua Tree
  • The Glam Skanks - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Hundreds Turn Out for Music Showcase Featuring New Artists in Echo Park
    April 17, 2016 Comments Off on Hundreds Turn Out for Music Showcase Featuring New Artists in Echo Park
  • Corey Glover of Living Colour - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Living Colour Gives Wild Performance On Aerosmith’s U.S. Blue Army Tour
    August 13, 2015 Comments Off on Living Colour Gives Wild Performance On Aerosmith’s U.S. Blue Army Tour
  • MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year
    February 11, 2017 Comments Off on MusiCares Raises $8M+ Honoring Tom Petty as Person of the Year

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Reviews

  • ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates

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East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

  • The Dirty Knobs - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Exclusive Interview: Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Open The Door to Fun With SoCal Shows
    October 27, 2016 Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs Open The Door to Fun With SoCal Shows
  • Mick Jagger California Rocker
    Jagger Hikes San Diego; Gary Clark Jr. Opens for Rolling Stones at Petco
    May 24, 2015 Comments Off on Jagger Hikes San Diego; Gary Clark Jr. Opens for Rolling Stones at Petco
  • Pete Yorn Takes Audience on Intimate Journey at Belly Up – Review + Photos
    May 24, 2024 Comments Off on Pete Yorn Takes Audience on Intimate Journey at Belly Up – Review + Photos
  • Rock N Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip
    ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip’ by Robert Landau is a Beautiful Lesson in Music History
    December 21, 2015 Comments Off on ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip’ by Robert Landau is a Beautiful Lesson in Music History
  • Jim Peterik & World Stage Drop Single, Announce Album, ‘Roots & Shoots’
    November 6, 2023 Comments Off on Jim Peterik & World Stage Drop Single, Announce Album, ‘Roots & Shoots’
  • Cindy Lee Berryhill by Donna Balancia
    Cindy Lee Berryhill To Release New Album, ‘The Adventurist,’ Truly a Transcendent Labor of Love
    November 5, 2016 Comments Off on Cindy Lee Berryhill To Release New Album, ‘The Adventurist,’ Truly a Transcendent Labor of Love
  • Peoples Blues of Richmond for California Rocker
    People’s Blues of Richmond To Play LA Tuesday + Two Tens and Coo Coo Birds
    September 19, 2016 Comments Off on People’s Blues of Richmond To Play LA Tuesday + Two Tens and Coo Coo Birds




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