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Drew Zingg, Acclaimed Guitarist for Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs, Dead at 68 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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

Drew Zingg, Acclaimed Guitarist for Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs, Dead at 68 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 10, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Emma Clarke, Fashion Glamp | Slide show: The music world is mourning the loss of Drew Zingg, a profoundly... Read More → Drew Zingg, Acclaimed Guitarist for Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs, Dead at 68 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Founding Monster Magnet Drummer/Bassist Tim Cronin Dead at 63

July 10, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Paul Brannigan, Louder Sound | Tim Cronin, a founding member of Monster Magnet, has died, aged 63. Cronin... Read More → Founding Monster Magnet Drummer/Bassist Tim Cronin Dead at 63

Jimmy Lee Swaggart, Televangelist, Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Dies Age 90

July 10, 2025| In Memoriam|

Jimmy Lee Swaggart (March 15, 1935 – July 1, 2025) was an American Pentecostal televangelist, pastor, media... Read More → Jimmy Lee Swaggart, Televangelist, Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Dies Age 90

Mark Snow, ‘The X-Files’ Theme Song Composer, Dies at 78

July 10, 2025| In Memoriam|

By McKinley Franklin, Hollywood Reporter | Mark Snow, the Emmy-nominated composer behind the... Read More → Mark Snow, ‘The X-Files’ Theme Song Composer, Dies at 78

Paul Libin Dies: Major Broadway Producer, Was 94 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 3, 2025| In Memoriam|

Paul Libin Dies: Major Broadway Producer, President Was 94 | By Greg Evans, Deadline | Paul Libin, a major... Read More → Paul Libin Dies: Major Broadway Producer, Was 94 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Canadian ’70s Rockstar Serge Fiori Dies // Walter Scott Jr., Vocalist of The Whispers, Dies // Musician Peter Henry Schroeder Dies

July 3, 2025| In Memoriam|

Canadian ’70s Rockstar Serge Fiori Has Died at Age 73 | By Samantha Whidden, Suggest (magazine) | Serge... Read More → Canadian ’70s Rockstar Serge Fiori Dies // Walter Scott Jr., Vocalist of The Whispers, Dies // Musician Peter Henry Schroeder Dies

Services for Richard “Rick” Dean Treptow Tomorrow, Friday, June 27th at 1:00 p.m.

June 26, 2025| In Memoriam|

From Kristen Kay: If you knew Rick and would like to pay your respects on Friday, please join us. You are... Read More → Services for Richard “Rick” Dean Treptow Tomorrow, Friday, June 27th at 1:00 p.m.

Bobby Sherman, Former Teen Idol and Here Come the Brides Star, Dies Aged 81 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 26, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Caitlin Hornick, The Independent | Bobby Sherman, the 1960s teen idol and actor best known for his role... Read More → Bobby Sherman, Former Teen Idol and Here Come the Brides Star, Dies Aged 81 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mick Ralphs Dies: Bad Company & Mott The Hoople Guitarist-Songwriter Was 81

June 26, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Erik Pederson, Deadline | Mick Ralphs, founding guitarist and a key songwriter for rock groups Bad Company... Read More → Mick Ralphs Dies: Bad Company & Mott The Hoople Guitarist-Songwriter Was 81

Denver Resident and Nationally Known Classical & Jazz Bass Player Charles Burrell Passes at Age 104 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 19, 2025| In Memoriam|

IN MEMORIAM:Denver Resident Classical & Jazz Bass Player Charles Burrell Passes at Age 104Charles... Read More → Denver Resident and Nationally Known Classical & Jazz Bass Player Charles Burrell Passes at Age 104 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Singer and Teen Idol, Dies at 82

June 19, 2025| In Memoriam|

By KiMi Robinson, USA Today | Lou Christie, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with... Read More → Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Singer and Teen Idol, Dies at 82

Richard “Rick” Dean, Husband of Kristin Kay, Passes From Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 12, 2025| In Memoriam|

Richard “Rick” Dean, Husband of Kristin Kay, Passes From Cancer | Kristin Kay (Kristin Kay Band) Re: Her... Read More → Richard “Rick” Dean, Husband of Kristin Kay, Passes From Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Brian Wilson, Influential Pop Pioneer and Beach Boys Founding Member, Dies at 82 // How Much Went to Eugene Landy

June 12, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Daniel Arkin, NBC News | Brian Wilson, the musical visionary who captured the optimism of early 1960s... Read More → Brian Wilson, Influential Pop Pioneer and Beach Boys Founding Member, Dies at 82 // How Much Went to Eugene Landy

Funk Pioneer Sly Stone, Leader of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82

June 12, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Marco della Cava, USA Today | Sly Stone, a onetime San Francisco DJ turned pop and funk music innovator,... Read More → Funk Pioneer Sly Stone, Leader of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82

Wayne Lewis, Atlantic Starr Singer and Founder Member, Dies at 68

June 12, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Mitchell Peters, Billboard | Wayne Lewis, a founding member of the R&B group Atlantic Starr, has died... Read More → Wayne Lewis, Atlantic Starr Singer and Founder Member, Dies at 68

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