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

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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

Linda Lavin, Star of TV’s ‘Alice’ and a Broadway Powerhouse, Dead at 87

January 2, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Linda Lavin | By Mark Peikert, Indie Wire | Linda Lavin, a versatile actress on stage and screen known... Read More → Linda Lavin, Star of TV’s ‘Alice’ and a Broadway Powerhouse, Dead at 87

Iconic Irish Pianist and Composer Brian Connor Who Worked with Sinéad O’Connor Passes Away

January 2, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Brian Connor | By Eleanor Tolbert, Irish Star | Brian Connor, an Irish pianist and composer, passed... Read More → Iconic Irish Pianist and Composer Brian Connor Who Worked with Sinéad O’Connor Passes Away

Bob ‘Slim’ Dunlap, Guitarist in The Replacements, Dies at 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths // Musicians We Lost in 2024

December 26, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Laura Snapes, The Guardian | The well-loved ‘replacement Replacement’ joined the band after being a... Read More → Bob ‘Slim’ Dunlap, Guitarist in The Replacements, Dies at 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths // Musicians We Lost in 2024

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Alfa Anderson, Chic Lead Vocalist Who Sang ‘Good Times’ and ‘Le Freak,’ Dead at 78

December 26, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone | Alfa Anderson, an early lead vocalist for Chic who sang on hits including... Read More → Alfa Anderson, Chic Lead Vocalist Who Sang ‘Good Times’ and ‘Le Freak,’ Dead at 78

Producer and Musician Richard Perry, Beatles’ Friend, Dies

December 26, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Shannon Power, Newseek | Richard Perry, the prolific music producer who was behind hits such as... Read More → Producer and Musician Richard Perry, Beatles’ Friend, Dies

Local Music Pro Monica Brown Passes After Long Battle From Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 19, 2024| In Memoriam|

Monica Rose Brown, age 59 (July 26, 1965 – December 9, 2024) of Lindon, CO, lost her long battle with... Read More → Local Music Pro Monica Brown Passes After Long Battle From Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mike Brewer of Brewer & Shipley – “One Toke Over the Line” – Dies Aged 80

December 19, 2024| In Memoriam|

From Chuck Morris, Fb, 12/17/24: Another one passes. Mike Brewer of Brewer and Shipley. Loved them! “One... Read More → Mike Brewer of Brewer & Shipley – “One Toke Over the Line” – Dies Aged 80

Local Musician and Road Crew Friend Jason Vind Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 12, 2024| In Memoriam|

From Chuck Slocum on FB, 12/12/24: I just don’t have the words for this loss. Jason Vind was a long... Read More → Local Musician and Road Crew Friend Jason Vind Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Other Notable Musicians Deaths

December 5, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Christina Grimmie – It has been 10 years since singer/songwriter/musician Christina Grimmie was... Read More → Other Notable Musicians Deaths

We Continue to Lose Our Icons: Peter Sinfield, Shel Talmy, Barrie Gavin, and Zeke Dawson // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

November 20, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Peter Sinfield | By Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone | Peter Sinfield, King Crimson’s lyricist, live... Read More → We Continue to Lose Our Icons: Peter Sinfield, Shel Talmy, Barrie Gavin, and Zeke Dawson // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

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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