News — In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Constance Demby (1939-2021)

March 22, 2021 • Constance Demby • Hearts of Space Records • In Memoriam

Constance Demby, pioneering composer and musician, died peacefully on March 20 at the age of 81. Her 1986 album Novus Magnificat: Through the Stargate, is regularly listed among the most influential New Age and ambient albums of all time.

Celebrating Terry Evans: Joe Harley

January 26, 2018 • In Memoriam • Terry Evans

I just received the knockout punch news that Terry Evans has passed.

I’m going to try and put thoughts to paper in a distressed state and hope it conveys at least some of my feeling for Terry and his music.

In Memoriam | Terry Evans (1937-2018)

January 25, 2018 • In Memoriam • Terry Evans

Hans Theessink, guitarist and collaborator for the past twenty years, shared on Facebook," One of the greatest voices in American music won't sound no more." Terry Evans passed on January 20 at age 80. Born in the heart of the Delta in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Terry Evans got his start in the church choir. Only allowed to sing gospel, he would have to "slip away" to sing secular songs and secretly listen to music from Elmore James, Little Walter, Albert King and B.B. King. Influenced by those great musicians, Terry decided to be a soul singer and toured the South with an...

In Memoriam: Mighty Sam McClain (1943-2015)

June 15, 2015 • Blues • In Memoriam • Mighty Sam McClain • Sledgehammer Blues • Valley Entertainment

Our hearts go out to Sam McClain’s family and friends. The world has lost a man that used his mighty voice to touch the hearts of fans around the world for nearly 60 years.