Dead Wax Dialogues

08/31/2026

David Fair, who co-founded Half Japanese with his brother Jad, has died 👇

08/31/2026

OMG This is Hilarious and Awesome. Dolly Parton wrote a Letter to Ween about their '12 Golden Country Greats' Album.

08/26/2026

rip Tim.

BREAKING: Tim Curry has died at the age of 80.

TMZ reports that Curry passed away late Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home.

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08/25/2026

noooooooo. rip, Dolly.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

08/14/2026

EMF's founding keyboardist has passed away 👇

08/09/2026

We'd feel crappy if we didn't remind you of this anniversary. 💩

22 years ago today, a Dave Matthews Band tour bus (the band itself was not anywhere near it at the time) dumped 800 pounds of human waste off the Kinzie Street Bridge onto unsuspecting people below on a Chicago River boat tour.

And if you didn't know about this before now... sorry/you're welcome.

08/02/2026

Weird, Ben Gibbard doesn't have CNN listed on his LinkedIn profile