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James Darren Dies: Teen Idol Actor in ‘Gidget’ And Singer Was 88 

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

James Darren Dies: Teen Idol Actor in ‘Gidget’ And Singer Was 88 

September 5, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline | James Darren, Gidget teen idol actor who rose to fame in the 1950s, has... Read More → James Darren Dies: Teen Idol Actor in ‘Gidget’ And Singer Was 88 

Jason Hobdy, Influential Manager Behind H.E.R. and Maeta, Dies at 40 // Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies After Collapsing Onstage

September 5, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jason Hobdy | Story by Jessica Lynch, Billboard | The music industry is mourning the loss of talent... Read More → Jason Hobdy, Influential Manager Behind H.E.R. and Maeta, Dies at 40 // Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies After Collapsing Onstage

Music Technology Innovator Keith McMillen Dies, Aged 67

September 5, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Ben Rogerson, Music Radar | In sad and unexpected news, Keith McMillen Instruments has announced that its... Read More → Music Technology Innovator Keith McMillen Dies, Aged 67

Crazy P Frontwoman Danielle Moore Dies Aged 52

September 5, 2024| In Memoriam|

Story by Bonnie McLaren, BBC| The band shared the “unbelievable and shocking news” in a... Read More → Crazy P Frontwoman Danielle Moore Dies Aged 52

Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 29, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Patricia & Mariah Carey | By Kaitlyn Huamani, | Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister... Read More → Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 22, 2024| In Memoriam|

Warning Signs of Suicide – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or if you want to discuss,call... Read More → Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jack Russell, Former Great White Singer, Dead at 63 // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

August 15, 2024| In Memoriam|

Story by Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone | Jack Russell, one of the founding members of Eighties band Great... Read More → Jack Russell, Former Great White Singer, Dead at 63 // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

Greg Kihn, Who Scored Hits With ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘The Breakup Song,’ Dead at 75

August 15, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Andy Greene, Rolling Stone | Eighties hitmaker Greg Kihn, best remembered for his early MTV-era smashes... Read More → Greg Kihn, Who Scored Hits With ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘The Breakup Song,’ Dead at 75

David Sondrup, Drummer for Eddy Roswell and Phantom Ranch, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 10, 2024| In Memoriam|

Ed Skibbe writes: It is a sad week for the whole Eddy Roswell family. Our beloved friend and brother-in-arms,... Read More → David Sondrup, Drummer for Eddy Roswell and Phantom Ranch, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Onyeka Onwenu, Nigerian Singer/Songwriter, Actress, and Human Rights Activist, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 1, 2024| In Memoriam|

Onyeka Onwenu (January 31, 1952 – July 30, 2024) was a Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights... Read More → Onyeka Onwenu, Nigerian Singer/Songwriter, Actress, and Human Rights Activist, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mick Underwood, Drummer with Ritchie Blackmore, Peter Frampton, Ian Gillan and More, Dies

August 1, 2024| In Memoriam|

Michael John Underwood (78) (September 5, 1945 – July 28, 2024) was an English drummer. He first played... Read More → Mick Underwood, Drummer with Ritchie Blackmore, Peter Frampton, Ian Gillan and More, Dies

Kelly Nelon Clark and Family Killed in Plane Crash

August 1, 2024| In Memoriam|

Kelly Nelon Clark (December 1, 1959 – July 26, 2024) was an American inspirational Christian and southern... Read More → Kelly Nelon Clark and Family Killed in Plane Crash

Leaving Earth This Past Week: Musicians Dick Asher, Don Buchwald, Duke Fakir, John Mayall, Evelyn Thomas, Jerry Miller, Sandy Posey, Jerry Fuller, Pinche Peach, and Happy Traum // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 25, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: John Mayall | So many of our beloved musicians took wings and left us this past week that I’ve... Read More → Leaving Earth This Past Week: Musicians Dick Asher, Don Buchwald, Duke Fakir, John Mayall, Evelyn Thomas, Jerry Miller, Sandy Posey, Jerry Fuller, Pinche Peach, and Happy Traum // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Dave Loggins, ‘Please Come to Boston’ Singer, Dies at 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 18, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Dave Loggins | By August Brown, LA Times | Dave Loggins, the singer-songwriter behind the 1974 smash... Read More → Dave Loggins, ‘Please Come to Boston’ Singer, Dies at 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Drummer Jack Cameron White, Katey Sagal’s Ex-Husband, Dies at 70; Their Son Pays Tribute

July 18, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Ryan Hudgins, US Magazine | Katey Sagal’s ex-husband Jack Cameron White died at age 70. Sagal, 70, and... Read More → Drummer Jack Cameron White, Katey Sagal’s Ex-Husband, Dies at 70; Their Son Pays Tribute

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