It has just been anounced that the french singer Alain Bashung has died this afternoon. I don't think I've been this upset about an artist dying since Elliott Smith.

Probably not that popular on these boards but he was one of the greats. If you want to check some of his stuff out :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SR_ygICDKE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpaZDExuZAw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgZPRshu1Ic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8BFN0o3kZ4&feature=related

R.I.P.