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Music Execs Pass: Larry Vallon Dies: Concert Executive With AEG, and Eddie Rosenblatt, Longtime Geffen Records President, Dies

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Larry Vallon Jimmy Page Robert Plant

Music Execs Pass: Larry Vallon Dies: Concert Executive With AEG, and Eddie Rosenblatt, Longtime Geffen Records President, Dies

July 18, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Larry Vallon with Page & Plant | Our thanks to Chuck Morris for passing this sad news along. By... Read More → Music Execs Pass: Larry Vallon Dies: Concert Executive With AEG, and Eddie Rosenblatt, Longtime Geffen Records President, Dies

Joe Egan, co-Writer of Stuck in the Middle With You, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 11, 2024| In Memoriam|

Joseph Egan (October 18, 1946 – July 6, 2024) was a Scottish singer-songwriter. He was one of the two key... Read More → Joe Egan, co-Writer of Stuck in the Middle With You, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Oak Ridge Boys

Joe Bonsall, Oak Ridge Boys Singer, Passes from ALS

July 11, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Joe Bonsall | Joseph Sloan Bonsall Jr. (May 18, 1948 – July 9, 2024) was an American singer who was... Read More → Joe Bonsall, Oak Ridge Boys Singer, Passes from ALS

Martin Mull, Actor and Musician, Dies After Long Illness // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Martin Mull | Martin Eugene Mull (August 18, 1943 – June 27, 2024) was an American comic actor whose... Read More → Martin Mull, Actor and Musician, Dies After Long Illness // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Kinky Friedman, American Singer and Modern Satirist, Dies

July 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Kinky Friedman | Richard Samet “Kinky” Friedman (November 1, 1944 – June 27, 2024) was... Read More → Kinky Friedman, American Singer and Modern Satirist, Dies

Rob Stone, Music Executive, Founder of Cornerstone and The Fader, Dies Aged 55 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 27, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Rob Stone | Rob Stone (July 12, 1968 – June 24, 2024) was an American music, media and branding... Read More → Rob Stone, Music Executive, Founder of Cornerstone and The Fader, Dies Aged 55 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mad Dog Friedman Sends Tribute to Phil Wiggins who Passed May 7th | John Nelson Says Forest Dingman Passed

June 27, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Forest Dingman | Mad Dog Friedman writes a tribute to Phil Wiggins (May 8, 1954 – May 7, 2024) who... Read More → Mad Dog Friedman Sends Tribute to Phil Wiggins who Passed May 7th | John Nelson Says Forest Dingman Passed

Mark James, Writer of Suspicious Minds and Always On My Mind, Dies, Aged 83 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 22, 2024| In Memoriam|

Mark James (born Francis Rodney Zambon; November 29, 1940 – June 8, 2024) was an American songwriter. He... Read More → Mark James, Writer of Suspicious Minds and Always On My Mind, Dies, Aged 83 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mark Ross

Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew Dies of Heart Attack

June 22, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Brother Marquis | Mark D. Ross (April 2, 1967 – June 3, 2024), better known by his stage name... Read More → Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew Dies of Heart Attack

Doug Ingle

Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 30, 2024| In Memoriam|

Warning Signs of Suicide – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 and 888-628-9454 for Spanish.... Read More → Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Richard M. Sherman Dies: Co-Writer With Brother Robert Sherman of Lots of Disney Songs // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 29, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Richard Sherman | Richard Morton Sherman (June 12, 1928 – May 25, 2024) was an American songwriter... Read More → Richard M. Sherman Dies: Co-Writer With Brother Robert Sherman of Lots of Disney Songs // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mark Gormley of YouTube Music Video Fame Dies

May 29, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Mark Gormley | Mark Donan Gormley (May 7, 1957 – May 24, 2024) was an American singer-songwriter... Read More → Mark Gormley of YouTube Music Video Fame Dies

Doug Ingle

Doug Ingle, Lead Vocalist on In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Dies at Age 78

May 29, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Iron Butterfly | Douglas Lloyd Ingle (September 9, 1945 – May 24, 2024) was an American musician,... Read More → Doug Ingle, Lead Vocalist on In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Dies at Age 78

Blues Harpist Phil Wiggins Passes at Age 69 – One Day Before His 70th Birthday // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 23, 2024| In Memoriam|

Smithsonian Folklife: This week, we are mourning the loss of blues musician Phil Wiggins, a longtime... Read More → Blues Harpist Phil Wiggins Passes at Age 69 – One Day Before His 70th Birthday // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jon Wysocki, Original Drummer for Staind, Dies at Age 53 Due to Liver Disease

May 23, 2024| In Memoriam|

Jon Wysocki, former drummer for Staind, a nu metal hard rock post-grunge alternative metal group, passed on... Read More → Jon Wysocki, Original Drummer for Staind, Dies at Age 53 Due to Liver Disease

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