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John Sinclair, a Marijuana Activist Who Was Immortalized in a John Lennon Song, Dies at 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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John Sinclair, a Marijuana Activist Who Was Immortalized in a John Lennon Song, Dies at 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Mike Householder, Associated Press | John Sinclair, a poet, music producer and counterculture figure whose... Read More → John Sinclair, a Marijuana Activist Who Was Immortalized in a John Lennon Song, Dies at 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Jerry Abbott, Songwriter and Record Producer and Father of Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell, Dies at 81

April 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

Jerry Bob Abbott (April 8, 1942 – April 2, 2024) was an American country music songwriter and record... Read More → Jerry Abbott, Songwriter and Record Producer and Father of Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell, Dies at 81

Chris Cross Dead Aged 71: Ultravox Star Who Played and co-Wrote Classic Vienna Hit Has Died

April 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Eirian Jane Prosser, Daily Mail | Chris Cross was an English musician, best known as the bass guitarist in... Read More → Chris Cross Dead Aged 71: Ultravox Star Who Played and co-Wrote Classic Vienna Hit Has Died

Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 28, 2024| In Memoriam|

If you are thinking of committing suicide, please think of how much it will hurt your family and friends, and... Read More → Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Behind the Meaning of ‘Rocky Mountain High’ by John Denver

March 28, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Alex Hopper, American Songwriter / MSN | John Denver has no shortage of songs about the wonders of nature,... Read More → Behind the Meaning of ‘Rocky Mountain High’ by John Denver

Cola Boyy, American Un-Disabled Musician and Activist, Dies at 34 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 21, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Cola Boyy | Matthew Joseph Urango (February 14, 1990 – March 17, 2024), known professionally as Cola... Read More → Cola Boyy, American Un-Disabled Musician and Activist, Dies at 34 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Eric Carmen, Raspberries Frontman And ‘All By Myself’ Singer, Dies At 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 14, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Eric Carmen | By Chris Willman, Jem Aswad, Variety | Eric Carmen, who became an icon of early ’70s... Read More → Eric Carmen, Raspberries Frontman And ‘All By Myself’ Singer, Dies At 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Steve Lawrence, Singer, Entertainer and Half of Popular Stage Duo Steve & Eydie, Dies at 88

March 14, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme | By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | (AP) Steve Lawrence, a singer... Read More → Steve Lawrence, Singer, Entertainer and Half of Popular Stage Duo Steve & Eydie, Dies at 88

Robert G. “Bob” Heil, Inventor of the Talk Box, Dies of Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 7, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Bob Heil | Robert G. Heil (October 5, 1940 – February 28, 2024) was an American sound and radio... Read More → Robert G. “Bob” Heil, Inventor of the Talk Box, Dies of Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

John Duff Lowe of The Quarrymen and Cat Janice, Sarcoma, Die // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 29, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Cat Janice | John Charles Duff Lowe (13 April 1942 – 22 February 2024) was an English pianist. In... Read More → John Duff Lowe of The Quarrymen and Cat Janice, Sarcoma, Die // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mark White, co-Founder of KCOS Digital Media, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 22, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Mark White | From KCOS Digital Media: Today we lost a great one. Our friend and business partner Mark... Read More → Mark White, co-Founder of KCOS Digital Media, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Benefit Set Up to Help Out the Family of Colorado Springs Musician Sam Knopp // Police Seek Answers in Shooting Deaths in Dorm at College in Colorado Springs

February 22, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Sam Knopp | From Facebook: Colorado Springs Musicians > Anthony Scornavacco: Sam Knopp was a former... Read More → Benefit Set Up to Help Out the Family of Colorado Springs Musician Sam Knopp // Police Seek Answers in Shooting Deaths in Dorm at College in Colorado Springs

Local Trombonist David Dinsmore Passes Suddenly: A Tribute to a Denver Legend

February 22, 2024| In Memoriam|

Denver has lost a remarkable soul. David Michael Dinsmore passed away suddenly on February 10th, 2024,... Read More → Local Trombonist David Dinsmore Passes Suddenly: A Tribute to a Denver Legend

Jerry Barnett of Moment’s Notice Booking Agency Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 15, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jerry Barnett | From Marc Larson’s Facebook page: The family of Jerry Barnett and the Moments Notice... Read More → Jerry Barnett of Moment’s Notice Booking Agency Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jimmy Van Eaton, Drummer for Sun Studios & Jerry Lee Lewis, Dies Aged 86

February 15, 2024| In Memoriam|

James Mack Van Eaton (December 23, 1937 – February 9, 2024), known as Jimmy Van Eaton or J. M. Van Eaton,... Read More → Jimmy Van Eaton, Drummer for Sun Studios & Jerry Lee Lewis, Dies Aged 86

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