The Times Lives Behind the Music obituaries archive

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A must-read collection for all music fans. Delve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from The Times. From the rock'n'roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century - as well as lesser-known, boundary-pushing innovators with undeniable influence, this collection features music greats such as: <ul> <li>Chuck Berry, founding father of rock'n'roll who lit the flame of teenage rebellion in 1950s America and was himself never far from trouble</li> <li>Christine McVie, reserved, intelligent singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, whose album Rumours was one of the biggest-selling of all time</li> <li>Jimi Hendrix, American singer and songwriter who expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured before</li> <li>Amy Winehouse, singer and songwriter with an astonishing voice and talent, her career was tarnished by drugs, alcohol and scandal</li> <li>Freddie Mercury, flamboyant</li></ul>