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RIP Al Wilson, Paul Davis and industry veteran Bruce Kapp

Sad news. Soul singer Al Wilson has died from kidney failure at the age of 68.

Sad news. Soul singer Al Wilson has died from kidney failure at the age of 68.

 

His son, Tony Wilson, confirmed that he passed away on Monday at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Centre in Fontana, California.

 

Singer-songwriter Paul Davis has died from a heart attack at the age of 60. The musician passed away yesterday at the Rush Foundation Hospital in his home town of Meridian, Mississippi. Davis had a long and varied career in which he explored genres as diverse as soul, country and pop.

 

And very sadly for the live industry veteran Bruce Kapp has also died at the age of 57 from a suspected heart attack at his home in Los Angeles.  Kapp, who worked in the music industry over four decades, served as senior VP of touring at Live Nation, is credited with helping to develop the concept of national touring.

 

Live Nation president/CEO Michael Rapino said in a statement: "Bruce was not only one of the brightest stars in the Live Nation family, his passion and spirit inspired everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him. He was one of the most genuine and warm people in the music business and he will be very much missed." Bruce is survived by his wife and one daughter.
 

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