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Johnny Tillotson, Iconic Country & Pop Singer Behind ‘Poetry in Motion,’ // Legendary Singer-Songwriter Dick Damron Dies

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

Johnny Tillotson, Iconic Country & Pop Singer Behind ‘Poetry in Motion,’ // Legendary Singer-Songwriter Dick Damron Dies

April 3, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Johnny Tillotson | By Rania Aniftos, Billboard | Johnny Tillotson, the Grammy-nominated country and... Read More → Johnny Tillotson, Iconic Country & Pop Singer Behind ‘Poetry in Motion,’ // Legendary Singer-Songwriter Dick Damron Dies

Singer Beto Terrazas, Member of Montéz de Durango, Has Passed Away

April 3, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Beto Terrazas | Hola USA | The world of regional Mexican music mourns the loss of Adalberto... Read More → Singer Beto Terrazas, Member of Montéz de Durango, Has Passed Away

Denver Botanic Gardens announces death of CEO Brian Vogt, 66 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths (including brief on Eric Ryan)

March 27, 2025| In Memoriam, News|

By Jacob Factor, KDVR-TV News | Denver Botanic Gardens’ CEO of nearly 20 years, Brian Vogt, has died,... Read More → Denver Botanic Gardens announces death of CEO Brian Vogt, 66 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths (including brief on Eric Ryan)

Terry Manning, Record Producer/Audio Engineer, and More Dies Aged 77

March 27, 2025| In Memoriam|

Terry Manning (December 29, 1947 – March 25, 2025) was an American photographer, composer,... Read More → Terry Manning, Record Producer/Audio Engineer, and More Dies Aged 77

Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Contestant Dies in Denver // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 20, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Lionel Richie & Doug Kiker | By Hannah Dailey, Billboard | American Idol contestant Doug Kiker... Read More → Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Contestant Dies in Denver // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods’ Frontman and “Get Together” Singer

March 20, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jesse Colin Young | By Mike Barnes, Hollywood Reporter | Jesse Colin Young, the singer, songwriter and... Read More → Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods’ Frontman and “Get Together” Singer

Marty Callner, Director of Iconic Music Videos, Concert Specials and Stand-Up Shows // Joe McFadden, Veteran Music Industry Executive

March 20, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Kobe Bryant & Marty Callner | By Mike Barnes, Hollywood Reporter | Marty Callner, the 12-time Emmy... Read More → Marty Callner, Director of Iconic Music Videos, Concert Specials and Stand-Up Shows // Joe McFadden, Veteran Music Industry Executive

Brian James, founding guitarist of punk’s The Damned, dead at 70 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 14, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: COMBO Board Member William R. Roberts & Johna Hazelton || Story by August Brown, LA Times || Brian... Read More → Brian James, founding guitarist of punk’s The Damned, dead at 70 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Midnight Riot Founder Andy Williams Has Died // Founding Member D’Wayne Wiggins of Iconic R&B Group Dead at 64

March 14, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Andy Williams | Story by Danielle Jennings, Distractify || Less than three months into 2025, and there... Read More → Midnight Riot Founder Andy Williams Has Died // Founding Member D’Wayne Wiggins of Iconic R&B Group Dead at 64

Gary Stevens

Gary Stevens, a New York Radio DJ Who Spun the British Invasion, Dies at 84

March 14, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: WMCA DJs | By Chris Kornelis, Wall Street Journal || In May of 1967, Gary Stevens told his listeners... Read More → Gary Stevens, a New York Radio DJ Who Spun the British Invasion, Dies at 84

Tyler Campo, Denver Bassist, Dies Unexpectedly // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Tyler Campo | Denver, Colorado – We are deeply saddened to report the untimely death of Tyler Campo,... Read More → Tyler Campo, Denver Bassist, Dies Unexpectedly // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Iconic Musicians Joey Molland (Badfinger), Jamie Muir (percussionist), Singers David Johansen (New York Dolls) & Angie Stone (Sequence) Die

March 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

Joey Molland, Badfinger Guitarist, Dead at 77 | By Corey Irwin, Ultimate Class Rock | Joey Molland, the last... Read More → Iconic Musicians Joey Molland (Badfinger), Jamie Muir (percussionist), Singers David Johansen (New York Dolls) & Angie Stone (Sequence) Die

Mark Sampson (Matchless Amps), Seiki Kato (Korg), and Khalil Fong Have Passed

March 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Seiki Kato | Matchless Amplifiers and Bad Cat Amps luminary Mark Sampson has passed away | By Janelle... Read More → Mark Sampson (Matchless Amps), Seiki Kato (Korg), and Khalil Fong Have Passed

Two Memorial Stories on Roberta Flack // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 27, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Roberta Flack | By Fisher Jack, EUR Web | VIDEO story | The music world has lost a true legend with... Read More → Two Memorial Stories on Roberta Flack // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Violetta Wallace, Mother of Rapper Notorious B.I.G., and Jerry Butler, Impressions Singer

February 27, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Violetta Wallace | By Nardine Saad, LA Times | Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late... Read More → Violetta Wallace, Mother of Rapper Notorious B.I.G., and Jerry Butler, Impressions Singer

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