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Award-winning Children’s Song Writer Ella Louise Jenkins Dies at 100 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Award-winning Children’s Song Writer Ella Louise Jenkins Dies at 100 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 14, 2024| In Memoriam|

Ella Louise Jenkins (August 6, 1924 – November 9, 2024) was an American singer-songwriter. Called... Read More → Award-winning Children’s Song Writer Ella Louise Jenkins Dies at 100 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Quincy Jones, Hitmaking Producer and Music Industry Titan, Dead at 91 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 7, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Quincy Jones | ABC News | Quincy Jones, a longtime music industry powerhouse and hitmaking producer of... Read More → Quincy Jones, Hitmaking Producer and Music Industry Titan, Dead at 91 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Tyka Nelson, Singer and Prince’s Only Full Sibling, Dies at 64

November 7, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Prince & Tyka | By Jem Aswad, Variety | Tyka Nelson, a Minneapolis-based singer and Prince’s... Read More → Tyka Nelson, Singer and Prince’s Only Full Sibling, Dies at 64

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Australian Rockstar Andrew Picouleau Dies Following Battle with ‘Long Illness’

November 7, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: The Metronomes | By Craig Garrett, Suggest magazine| Andrew Picouleau, a prolific bass player best... Read More → Australian Rockstar Andrew Picouleau Dies Following Battle with ‘Long Illness’

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Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh Dies at 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 31, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork | Phil Lesh, bassist for the Grateful Dead, died this morning (October 25),... Read More → Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh Dies at 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jack Jones, Balladeer Famous for ‘Love Boat’ Theme and 1960s Hits Like ‘The Impossible Dream,’ Dies at 86

October 31, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Chris Willman, Variety | Jack Jones, a singer who found fame and chart success on the easy-listening side... Read More → Jack Jones, Balladeer Famous for ‘Love Boat’ Theme and 1960s Hits Like ‘The Impossible Dream,’ Dies at 86

Paul Di’Anno, Former Iron Maiden Singer, Dead at 66 After Facing ‘Severe Health Issues’ // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 24, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Jade Gomez, People Magazine | Former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno has died; he was 66. The... Read More → Paul Di’Anno, Former Iron Maiden Singer, Dead at 66 After Facing ‘Severe Health Issues’ // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mitzi Gaynor, Leading Lady of Movie Musicals, Is Dead at 93

October 24, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Anita Gates | Mitzi Gaynor, the bubbly actress, singer and dancer who landed one of the most coveted... Read More → Mitzi Gaynor, Leading Lady of Movie Musicals, Is Dead at 93

Mimi Hines Dies: Nightclub Headliner Who Replaced Barbra Streisand In Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ Was 91

October 24, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Greg Evans, Deadline | Mimi Hines, who along with her comedy and musical partner (and husband) Phil Ford... Read More → Mimi Hines Dies: Nightclub Headliner Who Replaced Barbra Streisand In Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ Was 91

Liam Payne, of One Direction, Dies as the Age of 31 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 17, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Liam Payne | Liam James Payne (29 August 1993 – 16 October 2024) was an English singer. He rose to... Read More → Liam Payne, of One Direction, Dies as the Age of 31 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Ka, a New York Rapper Celebrated as a Legendary Wordsmith, is Dead at 52 / Cuban Singer El Taiger Dies

October 17, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ka | Story by Dennis Romero and Tavleen Tarrant , NBC News | Celebrated New York City rapper and... Read More → Ka, a New York Rapper Celebrated as a Legendary Wordsmith, is Dead at 52 / Cuban Singer El Taiger Dies

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mom and two-time Grammy winner, dead at 91 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 10, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Janelle Ash, Fox News | Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mother, died in her New Jersey home while... Read More → Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mom and two-time Grammy winner, dead at 91 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jack Ponti, Bon Jovi + Alice Cooper Songwriter, Dies at 66

October 10, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Michael Gallucci, Loudwire | Jack Ponti, a producer and songwriter who worked with Bon Jovi and Alice... Read More → Jack Ponti, Bon Jovi + Alice Cooper Songwriter, Dies at 66

Allman Brothers Band’s Johnny Neel Has Died at 70

October 10, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Nick DeRiso, LoudWire | Former Allman Brothers Band member Johnny Neel has died at age 70. No cause of... Read More → Allman Brothers Band’s Johnny Neel Has Died at 70

Nell Smith, Flaming Lips Collaborator and Music Prodigy, Dead at 17

October 10, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Rachel McRady, Eonline | Friends and family are mourning the loss of a young musical prodigy.Nell Smith,... Read More → Nell Smith, Flaming Lips Collaborator and Music Prodigy, Dead at 17

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