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Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Greg Boland | Local Bassist Greg Boland (Jaded Poet) Passes From Cancer After Long Illness | Timothy... Read More → Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Compilation of Deaths of 11 of Our Great Musicians

April 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Musician & dad Darin Nakakihara of ALS | So many deaths this week that, as one COMBO member wrote:... Read More → Compilation of Deaths of 11 of Our Great Musicians

Alan Osmond, eldest member of the famous family band, dies aged 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Leslie Alexander & Wayne Moss (See Other Notable Musicians Deaths below) | By Rachel McGrath, The... Read More → Alan Osmond, eldest member of the famous family band, dies aged 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79

April 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Jem Aswad & Chris Willman, Variety | Dave Mason, solo artist, a founding member of the band Traffic,... Read More → Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79

Singer Marirose Powell in hospice performs soulful ‘Landslide’ cover ‘one last time’

April 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Todd Perry, Upworthy | The final performance of singer Marirose Powell has people welling up all over... Read More → Singer Marirose Powell in hospice performs soulful ‘Landslide’ cover ‘one last time’

Former Colorado Musician Timm Duffy Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 16, 2026| In Memoriam|

Mark Oblinger, 4/14/26: I found out earlier today that our dear friend Timm Duffy passed away on Friday. More... Read More → Former Colorado Musician Timm Duffy Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Rock Legend’s Death at 76 Has Music World Mourning: ‘Mega-talented guitar visionary’

April 16, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Brian Linder, Penn Live | Doug Irwin’s impact on the music world was undeniable, and all you have to do... Read More → Rock Legend’s Death at 76 Has Music World Mourning: ‘Mega-talented guitar visionary’

Band of Oz Member Douglas Winstead Dies in Crash on I-95

April 16, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Starletta Watson, News Nation, WNCN | The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating what led to... Read More → Band of Oz Member Douglas Winstead Dies in Crash on I-95

Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dies At Age 68

April 16, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press, HuffPost | Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main... Read More → Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dies At Age 68

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

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