’70s Golden Era Guitarist and Rolling Stones Collaborator Wayne Perkins Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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By DeAnna Janes, Parade | Wayne Perkins, an Alabama-born guitarist with ties to The Rolling Stones, died... Read More → ’70s Golden Era Guitarist and Rolling Stones Collaborator Wayne Perkins Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Phil Campbell, legendary Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64 after major surgery

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By DeAnna Janes, Parade | Longtime Motörhead gutarist Phil Campbell has died. He was 64 years old. According... Read More → Phil Campbell, legendary Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64 after major surgery

Roy Book Binder, Blues star, Dies Aged 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Roy Alan Bookbinder (October 5, 1943 – March 3, 2026), known professionally as Roy Book Binder, was an... Read More → Roy Book Binder, Blues star, Dies Aged 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish Dies

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Joseph Allen “Country Joe” McDonald (January 1, 1942 – March 7, 2026) was an American singer,... Read More → Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish Dies

Lead singer Tommy DeCarlo of Boston dead at 60

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By Ashley King, Digital Music News | Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of the rock band Boston since the 2007... Read More → Lead singer Tommy DeCarlo of Boston dead at 60

Laurie Lynn Larson, Formerly of Littleton, CO, Music Professional, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths Including Brennon Mondry

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Photo: Dark Rhoads – see Other Notable Deaths | By Lauryn Sink, Music Row Magazine | Laurie Lynn Larson... Read More → Laurie Lynn Larson, Formerly of Littleton, CO, Music Professional, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths Including Brennon Mondry

Neil Sedaka tragically dies aged 86 after being rushed to hospital

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By Julianna Salinas, The Mirror US | Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka died on Friday, February 27, at... Read More → Neil Sedaka tragically dies aged 86 after being rushed to hospital

McCartney and Lennon’s Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry tragically passes away aged 84

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By Geraint Llewellyn, Daily Mail | Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s former Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry... Read More → McCartney and Lennon’s Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry tragically passes away aged 84

Legendary NYC hip-hop engineer Bob Power dead at 74

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By Joe Price, Complex | Music, Sneakers | Pop Culture, News | Multi-platinum record producer and legendary... Read More → Legendary NYC hip-hop engineer Bob Power dead at 74

Andrew Ranken, Drummer for The Pogues, has passed away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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By Alex Cooper, Happy Mag | Andrew Ranken, the steadfast drummer whose rhythms anchored the Celtic punk... Read More → Andrew Ranken, Drummer for The Pogues, has passed away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25 // Lil Poppa memorial service ends in gunfire // More details

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By Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly Lil Poppa, the prolific Georgia rapper who scored hits with songs like... Read More → Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25 // Lil Poppa memorial service ends in gunfire // More details

’60s Rockstar Wayne Proctor Dies After Wife Discovered Him Collapsed, Not Breathing

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By Aiden Lambourne, Suggest | Wayne Proctor, a guitarist and songwriter best known for his role in the 1960s... Read More → ’60s Rockstar Wayne Proctor Dies After Wife Discovered Him Collapsed, Not Breathing

Denver’s Great Jazz Bassist and Teacher Ken Walker Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Photo: Ken Walker | Per Jeff Jenkins: As many of you are now aware, we have lost the great Ken Walker. The... Read More → Denver’s Great Jazz Bassist and Teacher Ken Walker Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Songwriter Billy Steinberg’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits: ‘Like a Virgin’ & More

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By Gary Trust, Billboard | “The idea for that song came from personal experience,” Billy Steinberg said... Read More → Songwriter Billy Steinberg’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits: ‘Like a Virgin’ & More

Pete Finney, steel guitarist who toured with Patty Loveless and Reba McEntire, has died

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From the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Facebook page: Steel guitarist Pete Finney, who died... Read More → Pete Finney, steel guitarist who toured with Patty Loveless and Reba McEntire, has died

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