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Eminem shared a heartfelt letter Dolly Parton wrote to him after their 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, praising his talent and urging him to keep doing what he does; he called Parton an icon who made a lasting impact, and the piece notes her death following a brief cancer battle.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer whose backbeat powered hits like Sharp Dressed Man and La Grange, died at 77 in hospice at his Richmond, Texas ranch with family by his side. Band co-founder Billy Gibbons praised him as a great friend and innovative drummer as ZZ Top—formed in 1969 and one of rock’s defining Texas acts—continues after Beard’s passing; Dusty Hill died in 2021, Beard had briefly paused touring in 2025 for health reasons, and the band had canceled an Aug. 5 Hollywood Bowl show due to his illness. Beard is survived by his wife Debbie Meredith and three children.
Phil Collins says a 2024 hospitalization in Switzerland due to alcohol abuse left his kidneys failing and his organs seizing, a near-death experience that followed years of drinking; after a prolonged ICU stay, he has been sober for two years and now relies on a live‑in nurse while managing lasting health issues as he prepares for his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and works to mend strained relationships.
Phil Collins reveals a near-fatal health crisis in late 2023 linked to alcohol abuse, including kidney failure and organ issues; he faced life‑support decisions, spent months in the hospital, and says he hasn’t had a drink since, as he remains healthier and moves toward a solo Rock Hall induction.
Carly Simon has revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, describing its challenges and unpredictability while continuing to create music, including the upcoming album Comes in Waves (out Aug. 14) and its lead single Howl; she notes recent cancer treatment, expresses gratitude to family and caregivers, and emphasizes she remains active and not withdraw from life or work.
Walter Parazaider, a founding member of Chicago and a cornerstone of the band's horn-driven sound, has died at 81 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A multi-instrument horn player who helped form the group in 1967, Parazaider appeared on nearly all Chicago albums and remained a key member until stepping away in 2018 for health reasons; he and the band were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, and Chicago mourned his contributions to bringing people together through their music.
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronettes, died at age 80 at home, announced by her daughter. The group, formed with cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, rose to fame in the early 1960s with Be My Baby, produced by Phil Spector, and later dissolved amid royalties disputes; Talley pursued gospel music and real estate, and the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
Dave Mason, the English guitarist and co‑founder of Traffic, died at 79 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. A renowned collaborator and solo artist, he played with Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Mason’s solo career yielded albums like Alone Together and Let It Flow, and his 2025 release A Shade of Blue preceded his retirement from touring due to health issues.
Dave Mason, Traffic co-founder and the singer behind the solo hit 'We Just Disagree,' died at 79; a Rock Hall of Fame guitarist who collaborated with icons from Hendrix to McCartney and helped shape Traffic and his own long-running solo career, including the hit 'Feelin' Alright.'
OutKick invited readers to list their biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs after the latest inductees were announced, turning it into a crowd-sourced debate with names like King Crimson, Styx, Boston, Neil Sedaka, Linkin Park, and The Guess Who—showing how many longtime acts feel overlooked and sparking a broader conversation about who deserves induction.
Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan and Alan “Whitey” White have been added to the Rock Hall Class of 2026 after initial snubs, with their inductee status now listed on the Hall’s site. Guigsy played bass for Oasis from 1991–1999 and Whitey was the drummer from 1995–2004. Their inclusion completes recognition of Oasis’s classic era, with the ceremony set for November 14 and it’s unclear who from the band will attend.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class (performers Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan) with Early Influence Awards for Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons, and Musical Excellence Awards for Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin; Ed Sullivan receives the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The ceremony is set for November 14 in Los Angeles (to air on ABC/Disney+), with snubs like New Edition in the fan vote and Pink and Shakira reportedly left out. Some inductees have publicly commented on the honor; the ceremony continues a LA-hosted year, with 2027 returning to Cleveland.
Oliver ‘Power’ Grant, Wu-Tang Clan’s co-founder and executive producer on their debut, died at 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, a death announced days after the group’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.
OutKick columnist Austin Perry argues the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s latest nominees are top‑heavy with non‑rock acts and overlook major rock/metal bands, calling the branding misleading. He suggests renaming it to a broader “Music Hall of Fame” and rethinking inductees to better reflect the rock genre’s legacy, noting debates over Madonna, ABBA, Tupac, Mariah Carey, and others as examples of the Hall’s evolving (and controversial) identity.
Pink debunked reports that she and husband Carey Hart separated, sharing a playful Instagram video in which she jokes she was just told she’s split and asks whether reporters will inform their kids. She calls the headlines “fake news” and “trash news.” The pair have been together since 2001, married in 2006, and share two children, Willow and Jameson. Pink is also noted for her ongoing Rock Hall of Fame nomination and recent public moments with Hart.