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RIP Victor Willis, Voice of the Village People and Co-Writer of “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

In Memoriam In Memoriam – notable music people who have recently passed away

RIP Victor Willis, Voice of the Village People and Co-Writer of “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

From Sunset Boulevard Records on Facebook: Victor Willis, the commanding lead vocalist and founding frontman... Read More → RIP Victor Willis, Voice of the Village People and Co-Writer of “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Doug Goldstein Dead: Longtime Guns N’ Roses Manager Through Glory Years Was 65

July 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

Story by Greg Evans, Deadline | Doug Goldstein, the former longtime manager of Guns N’ Roses, who saw the... Read More → Doug Goldstein Dead: Longtime Guns N’ Roses Manager Through Glory Years Was 65

Original ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Musical Director Harold Wheeler Dead at 82 as Cast Pay Tribute to ‘legend’ and ‘friend’

July 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

Story by Carson Blackwelder, Page Six | The “Dancing With the Stars” family is mourning one of their own.... Read More → Original ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Musical Director Harold Wheeler Dead at 82 as Cast Pay Tribute to ‘legend’ and ‘friend’

Local Musician Jon Faulkner, formerly of the band Passage Moves On // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 25, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jon Faulkner | Scotty Brown: Some very sad news today. Back in the ’80s, myself, Jim Neilson,... Read More → Local Musician Jon Faulkner, formerly of the band Passage Moves On // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Clive Davis, 94, Grammy Award Winner, Inductee Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dies

June 25, 2026| In Memoriam|

Clive Jay Davis (April 4, 1932 – June 22, 2026) was an American record executive, A&R executive, record... Read More → Clive Davis, 94, Grammy Award Winner, Inductee Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dies

Local Keyboardist Mark Koenig, Kyte, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 18, 2026| In Memoriam|

Danny Masters Gorklo: I found out last night that my friend from Electric Playground passed away. Mark Koenig... Read More → Local Keyboardist Mark Koenig, Kyte, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Founding Member of ‘Chicago’ Walter Parazaider Dead at 81 From Tragic Illness

June 18, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Fiona O’Reilly, The Daily Beast | Walter Parazaider, founding member of the rock band Chicago, died... Read More → Founding Member of ‘Chicago’ Walter Parazaider Dead at 81 From Tragic Illness

Abdullah Ibrahim, Eminent South African Jazz Pianist, Dies at 91

June 18, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Giovanni Russonello, New York Times | Abdullah Ibrahim, a jazz pianist and composer whose elegant,... Read More → Abdullah Ibrahim, Eminent South African Jazz Pianist, Dies at 91

Country music legend Bill Cody dies after desperate search for heart transplant // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 11, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Bill Cody | By Megan Bull, Ayeesha Walsh, The Express | Bill Cody, the cherished country music... Read More → Country music legend Bill Cody dies after desperate search for heart transplant // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind Beauty and the Beast, dies aged 75 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 4, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Sareen Habeshian, BBC | R&B singer Peabo Bryson, best known for his voice on Disney classics like A... Read More → Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind Beauty and the Beast, dies aged 75 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

‘Mister Rogers’ Handyman Joe Negri Dies Before 100th Birthday // ‘Mister Rogers’ returns online

June 4, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Marry Williams, Holr Magazine | The beloved musician and television personality passed away at 99, leaving... Read More → ‘Mister Rogers’ Handyman Joe Negri Dies Before 100th Birthday // ‘Mister Rogers’ returns online

COMBO Member Songwriter Patricia “Pat” Mae Badwound Passes; Memorial Service Held

May 28, 2026| In Memoriam|

Our vice-president Dr. Annette Cannon posted this on Facebook on May 17, 2026: A litte bit about Pat.... Read More → COMBO Member Songwriter Patricia “Pat” Mae Badwound Passes; Memorial Service Held

John McClain Dies: Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor & Veteran Music Exec Was 71 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 28, 2026| In Memoriam|

IN MEMORIAM: John McClain Dies: Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor & Veteran Music Exec Was 71 Michael... Read More → John McClain Dies: Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor & Veteran Music Exec Was 71 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Dick Parry, Saxophonist Who Played Classic Solos on Pink Floyd’s Albums, Dies at 83

May 28, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Chris Willman, Variety | Dick Parry, who created some of the most indelible saxophone solos in rock music... Read More → Dick Parry, Saxophonist Who Played Classic Solos on Pink Floyd’s Albums, Dies at 83

‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

May 28, 2026| In Memoriam|

Associated Press, NPR | Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock,... Read More → ‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

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