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

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

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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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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

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