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October 2025

Alternative Musician Rock

Died On This Date (October 30, 2025) Scott Sorry / Former Frontman For The Wildhearts

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Scott Sorry
October 30, 1978 – October 30, 2025

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Scott Sorry, perhaps best known as the bassist for the Wildhearts (2006–2009, 2014), died on October 30, 2025, his 47th birthday, after a long and courageous battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.

Born Gerard Scott in Philadelphia in 1978, he came up through the city’s punk scene, playing with unrelenting energy and a blue-collar spirit that would define his career. He first gained attention with the American punk outfit Amen, then joined the hard rock supergroup Brides of Destruction before crossing the Atlantic to join the Wildhearts in 2006.

His arrival in the band marked a creative resurgence. Sorry played on the Wildhearts’ 2007 self-titled album, the 2008 covers collection Stop Us If You’ve Heard This One Before Vol. 1, and 2009’s ¡Chutzpah!, where his backing vocals and songwriting added fresh fire to the group’s sound. He even stepped to the mic for lead vocals on the single “The Only One,” a fan favorite that captured his raw, heartfelt approach to music.

Outside the Wildhearts, Sorry fronted the British-American group Sorry and the Sinatras and later launched a solo career. His debut solo album, When We Were Kings, released in 2016, reached the UK rock and metal charts and showcased his knack for crafting honest, muscular rock songs with soul and conviction.

Diagnosed with cancer in 2018, Sorry faced the illness with the same defiance and humor that marked his life on stage. Doctors gave him a short time to live, but he stretched those odds, returning to the UK in 2022 to perform and reconnect with fans. He often expressed gratitude for the people who supported him, saying music and family were what kept him going.

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Died On This Date (October 29, 2025) Pierre Robert / Beloved DJ at WMMR Philadelphia

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Pierre Robert
August 1, 1955 – October 29, 2025

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Pierre Robert, the beloved WMMR radio legend who defined rock radio for generations of Philadelphians, has died at 70.

For more than four decades, Robert’s warm, curious spirit and unmistakable voice filled the airwaves, turning weekday middays into something more like a gathering of friends than a radio show. To countless “citizens,” as he affectionately called his listeners, he was not just a DJ but a companion, a bridge between the city’s past and present, and a tireless champion of the music he loved.

Born William Pierre Robert in Truckee, California, he began his broadcasting career in San Francisco before finding his permanent home at WMMR in 1981. From his first day behind the mic, Robert stood apart. His deep reverence for artists like the Who, Bruce Springsteen, and the Grateful Dead blended effortlessly with his excitement for emerging acts, creating a show that spanned eras without ever feeling nostalgic.

Off the air, Robert was known for his kindness, humility, and love of community. He regularly appeared at charity events, concerts, and local businesses, always approachable, always genuine.

His passing leaves a silence in Philadelphia’s soundtrack that will not easily be filled. Yet for those who grew up with his daily greetings and thoughtful reflections, his voice will remain a fixture, a reminder that rock radio, at its best, is about heart, not hype.

Musician Reggae

Died On This Date (October 27, 2025) Vivian Jones / UK Reggae Great

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Vivian Jones
1957 – October 27, 2025

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Reggae singer and songwriter Vivian Jones, a soulful voice who bridged the roots of Jamaica with the rhythms of Britain’s lovers rock era, has died at the age of 68.

Born in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, in 1957, Jones moved to England as a child and found his calling amid the rise of UK reggae in the 1970s. He began his career performing with groups like the Spartans and the Doctor Birds before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist in 1980. His early singles, including the beloved “Good Morning,” became fixtures on British reggae charts, setting the tone for a career defined by warmth, sincerity, and an unshakable groove.

Over the decades, Jones released a steady flow of albums, including Bank Robbery, Iyaman, and 50th, each a reflection of his evolving artistry and spiritual depth. He also founded his own label, Imperial House, ensuring that his creative vision remained independent and uncompromised.

Celebrated by fans and peers alike, Jones was named Best Male Artist at the British Reggae Industry Awards in 1991 and continued recording, performing, and inspiring until the end of his life. His influence rippled through both the UK and Jamaican reggae scenes, leaving an enduring mark on the genre’s history.

Jazz Musician

Died On This Date (October 26, 2025) Jack DeJohnette / Legendary Jazz Drummer

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Jack DeJohnette
August 9, 1942 – October 26, 2025

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Jack DeJohnette, one of jazz’s most inventive and versatile drummers, died on October 26, 2025, at his home in Woodstock, New York. He was 83.

Born in Chicago on August 9, 1942, DeJohnette began his musical life behind a piano before shifting to drums in his teens, developing a rhythmic language that would redefine modern jazz. His playing was as much about melody as timekeeping, a swirl of touch, tone, and texture that spoke with a pianist’s sensitivity and a bandleader’s instinct.

DeJohnette’s rise coincided with a revolution in sound. By the late 1960s he was anchoring Miles Davis’ groundbreaking electric period, his drumming propelling “Bitches Brew,” “Jack Johnson,” and “On the Corner” into uncharted territory. He later became an essential part of Keith Jarrett’s Standards Trio, a partnership that lasted more than three decades and yielded some of the most revered recordings in modern jazz. Along the way he collaborated with giants like Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Sonny Rollins, and Charles Lloyd, while releasing a steady stream of his own albums that showcased his range as a composer and bandleader.

He approached the drum kit as a complete instrument, not just rhythm but color and emotion. “I am hearing orchestrally,” he once said, and that awareness gave his music both depth and space. Whether in free improvisation, straight-ahead swing, or fusion explorations, DeJohnette’s pulse was alive, breathing and responsive.

Honored as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in 2012, he continued to perform and record well into his later years, always open to new ideas and new players. Offstage, he lived quietly in Woodstock with his wife Lydia, balancing creativity with calm and family life.

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Died On This Date (October 22, 2025) David Ball / Co-founder of Soft Cell

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David Ball
May 3, 1959 – October 22, 2025

David Ball, the pioneering electronic musician and one half of Soft Cell, died peacefully in his sleep on October 22 at his London home. He was 66.

Born in Blackpool and trained in fine art at Leeds Polytechnic, Ball met Marc Almond in 1979, and together they shaped the sound of early ’80s synth-pop. With Ball’s pulsing synths and minimalist production, Soft Cell created timeless hits like “Tainted Love,” “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye,” and “Torch,” blending grit, glamour, and melancholy into something wholly their own.

After Soft Cell’s first split, Ball formed The Grid with Richard Norris, producing dance music that bridged underground and pop worlds. In later years, he reunited with Almond, completing a new Soft Cell album, Danceteria, shortly before his passing.

Marc Almond called him “a wonderfully brilliant musical genius.” Ball’s influence continues to echo through every modern synth line and club track that dares to mix heart with circuitry.

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