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Local Musician Jack Yoder Passes Unexpectedly

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

Local Musician Jack Yoder Passes Unexpectedly

September 3, 2026| In Memoriam|

Erica Brown on Jack Yoder: Never has my heart been heavier than to announce such painful news. On the morning... Read More → Local Musician Jack Yoder Passes Unexpectedly

Legendary Country Music Singer and Songwriter Frankie Miller Has Passed Away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths: Bob Story

September 3, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Dennis Wanebo and Colorado musician Bob Story | By Fredrik Falk, Newsner | His voice sounded like... Read More → Legendary Country Music Singer and Songwriter Frankie Miller Has Passed Away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths: Bob Story

Music Icons Die: Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Dale Morris

August 27, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Dolly as her character in 9 to 5 | Music Icon Dolly Parton Dies Aged 80 | By Benedict Smith, The... Read More → Music Icons Die: Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Dale Morris

Pop Musicians Die: Jaye P. Morgan // Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ // Janie Bradford Hobbs

August 27, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Shelley Fabares | Jaye P. Morgan, 94 Years Old, An American Popular Music Singer, Actress, and... Read More → Pop Musicians Die: Jaye P. Morgan // Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ // Janie Bradford Hobbs

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Other Countries’ Deaths: Raja Talib Dies Onstage // Former Queen Bassist Barry Mitchell // Vanessa Blanca Dies in Bathroom Accident // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 27, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Raja Talib | Drummer Raja Talib, 56, Dies After Sudden Collapse Onstage | By Lauren Hartley, The Daily... Read More → Other Countries’ Deaths: Raja Talib Dies Onstage // Former Queen Bassist Barry Mitchell // Vanessa Blanca Dies in Bathroom Accident // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Hayden Panettiere’s Music Career // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 20, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Hayden Panettierre (from TMZ) | Ms. Panettiere had a stellar music career as well as a prolific acting... Read More → Hayden Panettiere’s Music Career // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dead at 77 Following Health Battle

August 20, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Isha Sharma, Parade | Frank Beard, the longtime drummer whose unmistakable rhythm helped power ZZ Top for... Read More → ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dead at 77 Following Health Battle

Peter Katsis, Powerhouse Manager and Co-founder of The Firm, Dies at 69 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 13, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Peter Katsis | By Staff, Hits Daily Double.com | Peter Katsis, whom Vanity Fair once called “the... Read More → Peter Katsis, Powerhouse Manager and Co-founder of The Firm, Dies at 69 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Singer-songwriter Talae Rodden identified as victim in fatal freak accident near Mt Buller ski resort

August 13, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Talae Rodden | By Joanna Hynds, Daily Mail | A man killed in a tragic mountain crash has been... Read More → Singer-songwriter Talae Rodden identified as victim in fatal freak accident near Mt Buller ski resort

Cass Ivey, RocketSpace Manager, Dies in Motorcycle/Auto Crash Caused by Drunk Driver

August 6, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Cass Ivey | Colorado Musicians –> Pete Isakovic: Gutted…Words cannot overstate the magnitude of... Read More → Cass Ivey, RocketSpace Manager, Dies in Motorcycle/Auto Crash Caused by Drunk Driver

Glen Hansard, Irish Singer-Songwriter, Killed in Motorcycle Accident// Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 6, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Glen Hansard’s wicker coffin. | Glen James Angus Hansard (April 21, 1970 – July 29, 2026) was... Read More → Glen Hansard, Irish Singer-Songwriter, Killed in Motorcycle Accident// Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Popular Local Bluesman Wolf Perlman Dies From Surgery Complications // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

Erika Brown, 7/24/26: It’s a Season of losses. Just heard about Wolf (and Jim Mimna). Fine Men, both.... Read More → Popular Local Bluesman Wolf Perlman Dies From Surgery Complications // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Musician Parker Lisle, 24, Dies From Explosion After Welding Incident at Work

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Sam Gillette, People | A 24-year-old musician, who also worked as a welder and fabricator, died after he... Read More → Musician Parker Lisle, 24, Dies From Explosion After Welding Incident at Work

Singer Arlene Smith, The Chantels, Behind Classic Hit Dies at 84

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Ewan Palmer, The Daily Beast | Arlene Smith, an original member of the pop R&B girl group The Chantels... Read More → Singer Arlene Smith, The Chantels, Behind Classic Hit Dies at 84

Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon dead: ‘Palisades Park’ rock & roller was 89 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Freddie Cannon || By Greg Evans, Deadline || Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, the early rock... Read More → Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon dead: ‘Palisades Park’ rock & roller was 89 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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