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Country Music Hitmaker Billy Edd Wheeler Dead at 91: ‘The world has lost a treasure’

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Country Music Hitmaker Billy Edd Wheeler Dead at 91: ‘The world has lost a treasure’

September 19, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Mary Colurso, al.com | Billy Edd Wheeler, a country singer-songwriter who created hits for Johnny Cash,... Read More → Country Music Hitmaker Billy Edd Wheeler Dead at 91: ‘The world has lost a treasure’

Tommy Cash, Johnny Cash’s Brother, Dies at 84

September 19, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Evan Roberson, Suggest | Country music singer Tommy Cash – brother of the late Johnny Cash – has... Read More → Tommy Cash, Johnny Cash’s Brother, Dies at 84

No Doubt Trumpeter Gabriel Gonzalez Dies at 57 in Motorcycle Crash

September 19, 2024| In Memoriam|

Story by Samantha Whidden, Suggest | Gabriel Gonzalez, the original trumpet player in No Doubt, passed away... Read More → No Doubt Trumpeter Gabriel Gonzalez Dies at 57 in Motorcycle Crash

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Nick Studen, Drummer for Local Band Corruption, Dies

September 12, 2024| In Memoriam|

From Marc Grabowski (Corruption) on Facebook, 9/08/24: These last couple days have been absolutely gut... Read More → Nick Studen, Drummer for Local Band Corruption, Dies

Jimmy Gilmer of The Fireballs – “Sugar Shack” – Dies Aged 83 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 12, 2024| In Memoriam|

The Fireballs, sometimes billed as Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, were an American rock and roll group,... Read More → Jimmy Gilmer of The Fireballs – “Sugar Shack” – Dies Aged 83 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Will Jennings, Oscar-Winning ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Lyricist, Dead at 80

September 12, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone Photo: Will Jennings, Celine Dion | Will Jennings, the two-time... Read More → Will Jennings, Oscar-Winning ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Lyricist, Dead at 80

Herbie Flowers, Bassist on Lou Reed’s ‘Walk on the Wild Side,’ Dead at 86 

September 12, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Herbie Flowers | By Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone | Herbie Flowers, the bassist who played on songs... Read More → Herbie Flowers, Bassist on Lou Reed’s ‘Walk on the Wild Side,’ Dead at 86 

Legendary Musician Sergio Mendes, Credited With 55 Albums, Dead at 83

September 12, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Sergio Mendes | Story by Mark Heim, AL.com | Sergio Mendes died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 83. No... Read More → Legendary Musician Sergio Mendes, Credited With 55 Albums, Dead at 83

Scott Simon Dies: 52-Year Sha Na Na Singer Who Co-Wrote Song For ‘Grease’ Was 75

September 12, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Scott Simon | Story by Erik Pedersen, Deadline | “Screamin’ Scott” Simon, who played in the... Read More → Scott Simon Dies: 52-Year Sha Na Na Singer Who Co-Wrote Song For ‘Grease’ Was 75

Pete Wade, Guitarist on Countless Nashville Hits, Dies at 89 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 5, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Pete Wade | By Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times | Pete Wade, a prolific and versatile Nashville... Read More → Pete Wade, Guitarist on Countless Nashville Hits, Dies at 89 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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

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