Ryan Porter, a prominent jazz trombonist and collaborator with Kendrick Lamar, has died at age 46. He passed away on May 16 following injuries from a severe car accident on April 28.
Bandmate Tony Austin announced the death on Instagram, stating that Porter was involved in a severe car accident that resulted in life-altering injuries. Despite medical care, his condition deteriorated until he took his last breath peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 16.
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Samba singer and composer Noca da Portela died on Sunday, May 17, at the age of 93. He had been hospitalized in São Cristóvão, in northern Rio de Janeiro, since the end of April.
John Hammond, a Grammy-winning blues singer and guitarist known for honoring Delta blues over six decades, has died at age 83. His death from cardiac arrest was confirmed by longtime collaborator Paul James. Hammond's career included over 30 albums and induction into the Blues Hall of Fame.
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Wayne Perkins, a session guitarist known for work with Joni Mitchell and Bob Marley, has died at 74 after a stroke. He came close to replacing Mick Taylor in the Rolling Stones during their 1975 Black and Blue sessions. Perkins also turned down an offer from Lynyrd Skynyrd shortly before their plane crash.
Metallica has paid tribute to classical conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, who died Wednesday at age 81 after battling brain cancer. The band shared an Instagram post Thursday honoring his role in their 2019 S&M2 concerts with the San Francisco Symphony. Thomas, known as MTT, led the orchestra as its musical director for 25 years.
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Jorge Pederson, a 30-year-old mixed martial arts fighter from Minnesota, was the third victim killed in a mass shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas. He had recently moved there to pursue his professional career and a new job. Teammates and coaches describe him as dedicated, kind, and humorous.