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Popular Local Bluesman Wolf Perlman Dies From Surgery Complications // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Popular Local Bluesman Wolf Perlman Dies From Surgery Complications // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

Erika Brown, 7/24/26: It’s a Season of losses. Just heard about Wolf (and Jim Mimna). Fine Men, both.... Read More → Popular Local Bluesman Wolf Perlman Dies From Surgery Complications // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Musician Parker Lisle, 24, Dies From Explosion After Welding Incident at Work

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Sam Gillette, People | A 24-year-old musician, who also worked as a welder and fabricator, died after he... Read More → Musician Parker Lisle, 24, Dies From Explosion After Welding Incident at Work

Singer Arlene Smith, The Chantels, Behind Classic Hit Dies at 84

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Ewan Palmer, The Daily Beast | Arlene Smith, an original member of the pop R&B girl group The Chantels... Read More → Singer Arlene Smith, The Chantels, Behind Classic Hit Dies at 84

Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon dead: ‘Palisades Park’ rock & roller was 89 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Freddie Cannon || By Greg Evans, Deadline || Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, the early rock... Read More → Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon dead: ‘Palisades Park’ rock & roller was 89 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Tributes Paid to Influential Soul Singer Ray King

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ray King | By Alec Blackman, BBC News | Tributes have been paid to Ray King, one of the most... Read More → Tributes Paid to Influential Soul Singer Ray King

Wayne Charvel, Luthier Who Built Guitars for Eddie Van Halen and Inspired the Superstrat, Has Died

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Matt Owen, Guitar World || Wayne Charvel, the visionary guitar maker whose namesake brand changed the... Read More → Wayne Charvel, Luthier Who Built Guitars for Eddie Van Halen and Inspired the Superstrat, Has Died

Jimmy Nichols, Session Player Who Worked With Reba McEntire + More, Dead at 64 | GoFundMe Set Up For His Wife

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Tonya Ginnetti | By Carina Liptak, The Boot || Jimmy Nichols — a session player and musical director... Read More → Jimmy Nichols, Session Player Who Worked With Reba McEntire + More, Dead at 64 | GoFundMe Set Up For His Wife

L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies After Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Brendan Morrow, USA Today | Jennifer Finch, bassist for the rock band L7, has died after a battle with... Read More → L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies After Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis

Good Times Theme Singer Jim Gilstrap Dies at 79

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Martha McHardy, The Daily Beast || Longtime session singer Jim Gilstrap, best known for his performance on... Read More → Good Times Theme Singer Jim Gilstrap Dies at 79

Timothy P, Long Time Colorado Musician, Passes at Age 80

July 16, 2026| In Memoriam|

Beloved Colorado and Midwest Americana musician Timothy Patrick Irvin (known as Timothy P.) passed away at... Read More → Timothy P, Long Time Colorado Musician, Passes at Age 80

Kevin Chown, Bassist for Steelheart, Sebastian Bach and more, Dies of Bladder Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 16, 2026| In Memoriam|

(On Facebook) Tom Mathers -> Riot Squad | Kevin John Chown passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 56. An... Read More → Kevin Chown, Bassist for Steelheart, Sebastian Bach and more, Dies of Bladder Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Legend Behind ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Brian Potter Dies at 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 9, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Brian Potter | Story by Adam Taylor, Wide Open Country | Brian Potter has sadly passed away at the age... Read More → Legend Behind ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Brian Potter Dies at 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

RIP Victor Willis, Voice of the Village People and Co-Writer of “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

From Sunset Boulevard Records on Facebook: Victor Willis, the commanding lead vocalist and founding frontman... Read More → RIP Victor Willis, Voice of the Village People and Co-Writer of “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Doug Goldstein Dead: Longtime Guns N’ Roses Manager Through Glory Years Was 65

July 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

Story by Greg Evans, Deadline | Doug Goldstein, the former longtime manager of Guns N’ Roses, who saw the... Read More → Doug Goldstein Dead: Longtime Guns N’ Roses Manager Through Glory Years Was 65

Original ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Musical Director Harold Wheeler Dead at 82 as Cast Pay Tribute to ‘legend’ and ‘friend’

July 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

Story by Carson Blackwelder, Page Six | The “Dancing With the Stars” family is mourning one of their own.... Read More → Original ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Musical Director Harold Wheeler Dead at 82 as Cast Pay Tribute to ‘legend’ and ‘friend’

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