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

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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

’70s Rock Musician and Producer Bob Andrews Has Died

June 12, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Craig Garrett, Suggest | Bob Andrews, veteran keyboard player and producer who influenced the New Wave... Read More → ’70s Rock Musician and Producer Bob Andrews Has Died

Jonathan Mayers, Concert Promoter and Bonnaroo Co-Founder, Dies at 51, Days Before 2025 Festival

June 12, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Roy Trakin, Hollywood Reporter | Jonathan Mayers, a concert promoter who co-founded the music festivals... Read More → Jonathan Mayers, Concert Promoter and Bonnaroo Co-Founder, Dies at 51, Days Before 2025 Festival

Alf Clausen, Longtime ‘The Simpsons’ Composer, Dead // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

June 5, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone | Alf Clausen, the longtime composer on The Simpsons who scored countless... Read More → Alf Clausen, Longtime ‘The Simpsons’ Composer, Dead // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

James Lowe, Singer for the Electric Prunes // Al Foster, Virtuoso Jazz Drummer, Dies

June 5, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Chris Willman, Variety | James Lowe, who fronted the psych-garage-pop group the Electric Prunes in the... Read More → James Lowe, Singer for the Electric Prunes // Al Foster, Virtuoso Jazz Drummer, Dies

Rick Derringer, Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths Including Barry Poss of Sugar Hill Records

May 29, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Jem Aswad, Variety | Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the... Read More → Rick Derringer, Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths Including Barry Poss of Sugar Hill Records

Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler Dies in Car Crash at 71

May 29, 2025| In Memoriam|

By LoveBScott | Michael Sumler, a longtime member of the legendary funk and R&B group Kool & the... Read More → Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler Dies in Car Crash at 71

Sacha Jenkins, Noted Filmmaker and Journalist, Passes Away at 54 From Multiple System Atrophy

May 29, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Panama Jackson, The Grio | Sacha Jenkins’ family shared a heartfelt and emotional recounting of his... Read More → Sacha Jenkins, Noted Filmmaker and Journalist, Passes Away at 54 From Multiple System Atrophy

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