Kavinsky, French Producer and DJ Behind ‘Drive’ Opening Song ‘Nightcall,’ Dies at 50
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"Kavinsky, French Producer and DJ Behind ‘Drive’ Opening Song ‘Nightcall,’ Dies at 50" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (11)
- French DJ and musician Kavinsky has died at age 50. The Verge · 10h ago
- Kavinsky, French DJ-Producer Whose Chilly ‘Nightcall’ Defined ‘Drive,’ Dead at 50 Rolling Stone · 12h ago
- The Dance World Reacts to Kavinsky’s Death: ‘The Funniest Person I’ve Ever Met’ yahoo.com · 13h ago
- Kavinsky, the electro-pop composer known for “Nightcall," found dead at his home FOX 5 DC · 13h ago
- Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of 'Nightcall', dies at 50 Yahoo · 14h ago
- French Producer Kavinsky, Known for ‘Drive’ Soundtrack Song, Found Dead in Paris at Age 50 Yahoo · 14h ago
- Kavinsky, French electronic artist and ‘Drive’ composer, dead at 50 Los Angeles Times · 17h ago
- Kavinsky, French D.J. and Electronic Musician, Dies at 50 The New York Times · 17h ago
- Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of 'Nightcall', dies at 50 10tv.com · 17h ago
- Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of ‘Nightcall’ on ‘Drive’ soundtrack, dies at 50 NBC News · 17h ago
- Kavinsky, French DJ behind hit track ‘Nightcall,’ found dead at home in Paris CNN · 17h ago
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