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hearthesilence wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:22 pm Legendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, one half of Sly & Robbie with the late Robbie Shakespeare.

Gregory wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:50 pm Also today the founding Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Billy Bass Nelson, 74

hearthesilence wrote: Fri Jan 30, 2026 5:30 am

Gregory wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:50 pm Also today the founding Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Billy Bass Nelson, 74

Although Billy is in very poor health, he has not yet passed away. Both his daughter as well as his sister have confirmed on social media that he is still alive, hence the update in that link.

hearthesilence wrote: Fri Jan 30, 2026 5:30 am

Gregory wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:50 pm Also today the founding Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Billy Bass Nelson, 74

Although Billy is in very poor health, he has not yet passed away. Both his daughter as well as his sister have confirmed on social media that he is still alive, hence the update in that link.

Christa Lang Fuller 1943-2026

She will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Thank you all for your support. She loved every one of you!

Dave was a genius with electronics, but he did his work quietly, behind the scenes, always with humility and an enormous heart. When I finally got to know him, I discovered he was one of the kindest people you could ever meet...

Gold Star Studios was an independent recording studio in Hollywood, California, founded in October 1950 by engineers David Gold and Stan Ross at 6252 Santa Monica Boulevard. It became a pivotal hub for innovative rock, pop, and rhythm-and-blues recordings until its closure in 1984, shortly before the building was destroyed by fire in March of that year.

In its early years, Gold Star Studios distinguished itself through custom-built recording equipment and echo chambers designed by founder Dave Gold. These innovations produced a warm, emotional sound that set the studio apart from the more clinical commercial facilities of the time.
Gold Star reached its peak during the 1960s, hosting some of the most influential producers and artists in popular music. Phil Spector developed his revolutionary Wall of Sound there, layering dense arrangements of instruments and vocals for iconic recordings by the Ronettes (“Be My Baby”), the Crystals (“Da Doo Ron Ron”), and the Righteous Brothers (“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”).

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys also worked extensively at Gold Star, most notably on the groundbreaking 1966 album Pet Sounds. The studio’s echo chambers and inventive engineering enabled Wilson to pioneer techniques such as phasing and automatic double-tracking, reshaping the possibilities of studio production.

Other legendary artists recorded at Gold Star as well, including Ritchie Valens (“Donna”), Eddie Cochran (“Summertime Blues”), Sonny & Cher, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, and the Turtles. The studio also became closely associated with ABC-TV’s influential 1960s rock show Shindig!, further cementing its cultural impact. Many recordings made there have since been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Although the original site was later redeveloped into a strip mall, Gold Star Studios’ legacy endures. Its innovations helped establish the recording studio itself as an instrument, a concept that continues to shape modern music production.

The next time you hear of of those songs on the radio or in a movie, think about Dave who helped create that sound...

The Elegant Dandy Fop wrote: Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:19 pm When I was on Facebook over a decade ago, we'd message each other occasionally and she'd often comment on my posts. She seemed like a tremendously sweet woman who cared deeply about her husband and his legacy. She'll be deeply missed.

fiendishthingy wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:30 pm Hana Brejchová, star of Loves of a Blonde, back in April. (The linked obituary is in Czech — I couldn’t find one in English.)

hearthesilence wrote: Fri Feb 06, 2026 10:01 pm Fred Smith, bassist of Television (and Blondie in an earlier incarnation) per social media.

Jean-Luc Garbo wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:48 pm

hearthesilence wrote: Fri Feb 06, 2026 10:01 pm Fred Smith, bassist of Television (and Blondie in an earlier incarnation) per social media.

Never knew he worked with Holly Beth Vincent either.

therewillbeblus wrote: Wed Feb 11, 2026 7:33 pm James Van Der Beek