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Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member; Karl Cochran, Longtime Kiss and Joe Lynn Turner Collaborator; and Bill Freston, Longtime Columbia Records Executive

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

Paul Stanley

Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member; Karl Cochran, Longtime Kiss and Joe Lynn Turner Collaborator; and Bill Freston, Longtime Columbia Records Executive

February 27, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Karl Cochran & Paul Stanley | By Charmaine Patterson, People | The singer-songwriter, who joined... Read More → Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member; Karl Cochran, Longtime Kiss and Joe Lynn Turner Collaborator; and Bill Freston, Longtime Columbia Records Executive

Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 20, 2025| In Memoriam|

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Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains Producer Dave Jerden Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 13, 2025| In Memoriam|

Dave Jerden, a producer and engineer who worked with Jane’s Addiction, Alice in Chains and the... Read More → Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains Producer Dave Jerden Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Marianne Faithfull, Muse to Many Bands in the 1960s, Dies at Age 78 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Marianne Faithfull | Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (December 29, 1946 – January 30, 2025) was... Read More → Marianne Faithfull, Muse to Many Bands in the 1960s, Dies at Age 78 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Warner Chappell Nashville President & CEO, Ben Vaughn, Passes Away // Producer Irv Gotti Reportedly ‘Declared Dead’ at 54, Following Stroke

February 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ben Vaughn | By LB Cantrell | Ben Vaughn, President & CEO of Warner Chappell Music Nashville,... Read More → Warner Chappell Nashville President & CEO, Ben Vaughn, Passes Away // Producer Irv Gotti Reportedly ‘Declared Dead’ at 54, Following Stroke

Sal Maida, Bassist With Roxy Music and Milk ’N’ Cookies, Dies at 76  // David Edward Byrd, Famed Rock and Broadway Poster Artist, Dies at 83

February 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Mike Barnes, Hollywood Reporter | Sal Maida, the nimble New York-born bassist who played with bands... Read More → Sal Maida, Bassist With Roxy Music and Milk ’N’ Cookies, Dies at 76  // David Edward Byrd, Famed Rock and Broadway Poster Artist, Dies at 83

Gary Grier of the Contours Dies – “Do You Love Me” // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 30, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: The Contours | The Contours are an American rhythm and blues vocal group.that recorded for Motown... Read More → Gary Grier of the Contours Dies – “Do You Love Me” // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Unk (Anthony Leonard Platt), Rapper, Dies of a Heart Attack at Age 43

January 30, 2025| In Memoriam|

Anthony Leonard Platt (November 28, 1981 – January 24, 2025), better known by his stage name Unk, was an... Read More → Unk (Anthony Leonard Platt), Rapper, Dies of a Heart Attack at Age 43

Garth Hudson, Last Surviving Member of the Band, Dies at 87// Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 23, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Garth Hudson | By Chris Morris, Variety | Garth Hudson, whose fantastical approach to the organ and... Read More → Garth Hudson, Last Surviving Member of the Band, Dies at 87// Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Tributes Pour In As Legendary Guitarist John Sykes Dies At 65 After Cancer Battle

January 23, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: John Sykes | By Chukwudi Onyewuchi, The Blast | Legendary guitarist John Sykes has died at 65.... Read More → Tributes Pour In As Legendary Guitarist John Sykes Dies At 65 After Cancer Battle

Kyle Kerwin Deibler of Fort Collins, Aged 66, Passed Away on January 10, 2025 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 17, 2025| In Memoriam|

From Mark Sundermeier: Needless to say I’m sad today. I just learned of the passing of my friend Kyle... Read More → Kyle Kerwin Deibler of Fort Collins, Aged 66, Passed Away on January 10, 2025 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mike Korgan, Portland-area Producer of Iconic Song ‘Louie Louie’, Dies

January 17, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Aimee Green, Oregonlive.com | Milton “Mike” Korgan, who produced one of the 20th century’s most... Read More → Mike Korgan, Portland-area Producer of Iconic Song ‘Louie Louie’, Dies

Sam Moore, Half of Sam & Dave Duo That Rose to Fame With ‘Soul Man’ and ‘Hold On I’m Comin’,’ Dies at 89

January 17, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Chris Morris, Variety | Sam Moore, who had classic hits with the soul duo Sam and Dave in the 1960s, died... Read More → Sam Moore, Half of Sam & Dave Duo That Rose to Fame With ‘Soul Man’ and ‘Hold On I’m Comin’,’ Dies at 89

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary Fame, Dies of Bladder Cancer at 86 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 9, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Peter Yarrow | Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 – January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter... Read More → Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary Fame, Dies of Bladder Cancer at 86 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Wayne Osmond, Beloved Osmond Brothers Singer, Dies at 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 2, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Wayne Osmond | Story by Rania Aniftos, Billboard | Wayne Osmond, the second-oldest of the legendary... Read More → Wayne Osmond, Beloved Osmond Brothers Singer, Dies at 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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