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Professor by day, Dr. Loco by night: Bay Area bandleader Jose Cuellar dies at 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Professor by day, Dr. Loco by night: Bay Area bandleader Jose Cuellar dies at 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 9, 2026| In Memoriam|

Professor by day, Dr. Loco by night: Bay Area bandleader Jose Cuellar dies at 84 | By Sam Whiting, San... Read More → Professor by day, Dr. Loco by night: Bay Area bandleader Jose Cuellar dies at 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Tzruya ‘Suki’ Lahav dies: Original Bruce Springsteen violinist was 74

April 9, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Chris Willman, Variety | Tzruya “Suki” Lahav, an Israeli songwriter and poet who is best... Read More → Tzruya ‘Suki’ Lahav dies: Original Bruce Springsteen violinist was 74

Bo Lueders, of Harm’s Way band and HardLore podcast, dies

April 9, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Sam Stevenson, Newsweek | Bo Lueders, guitarist for Harm’s Way and co-host of the HardLore podcast, has... Read More → Bo Lueders, of Harm’s Way band and HardLore podcast, dies

Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, Jon Dee Graham Ted Nichols, Christopher North, Trevor Oakes, Gary Stites, and Mike Vernon Die of Various Causes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

Again, so many deaths this week that, as one COMBO member wrote: “The newsletter is looking more sadly like... Read More → Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, Jon Dee Graham Ted Nichols, Christopher North, Trevor Oakes, Gary Stites, and Mike Vernon Die of Various Causes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Deaths this past week: Ronnie Bowman, Terry Cox, Darrell Crofts, Paul Geremia, Rainelle Krause, Gino Paoli, Josh Smith, Chip Taylor // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 26, 2026| In Memoriam|

So many deaths this week that, as one COMBO member wrote: “The newsletter is looking more sadly like the... Read More → Deaths this past week: Ronnie Bowman, Terry Cox, Darrell Crofts, Paul Geremia, Rainelle Krause, Gino Paoli, Josh Smith, Chip Taylor // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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

March 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

March 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

March 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

March 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

March 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

February 26, 2026| In Memoriam|

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

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