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Essra Mohawk, Singer/Songwriter and More, Dies in Nashville of Cancer

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

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Essra Mohawk, Singer/Songwriter and More, Dies in Nashville of Cancer

January 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Essra | Essra Mohawk, born Sandra Elayne Hurvitz, April 23, 1948 – December 11, 2023, was an... Read More → Essra Mohawk, Singer/Songwriter and More, Dies in Nashville of Cancer

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Klee Benally, Navajo Advocate for Indigenous People and Environmental Causes, Dies in Phoenix

January 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Klee Benally | By Associated Press | Klee Benally, a Navajo man who advocated on behalf of Indigenous... Read More → Klee Benally, Navajo Advocate for Indigenous People and Environmental Causes, Dies in Phoenix

Keith Wren, Local Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist of the Band Kyte, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 12, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Keith Wren | From Denver’s Rock Bands of the 80’s – Gene Over: Sad news. Keith Wren,... Read More → Keith Wren, Local Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist of the Band Kyte, Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jeffrey Foskett, Studio Musician for The Beach Boys, Dies from Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

December 12, 2023| In Memoriam|

Jeffrey Foskett, 67, (February 17, 1956 – December 11, 2023) was an American singer, songwriter, and record... Read More → Jeffrey Foskett, Studio Musician for The Beach Boys, Dies from Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

Norman Lear, TV Legend, Dies at 101 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 7, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Norman Lear | By Chris Morris, Variety | Writer-producer-developer Norman Lear, who revolutionized... Read More → Norman Lear, TV Legend, Dies at 101 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Paul McCartney Shares His Grief Amid News of Former Bandmate Denny Laine’s Death

December 7, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Denny Laine | By Michelle Stein, Parade | Paul McCartney is sharing his grief in the wake of a former... Read More → Paul McCartney Shares His Grief Amid News of Former Bandmate Denny Laine’s Death

Shane MacGowan, Lead Singer of The Pogues and a Laureate of Booze and Beauty, Dies at Age 65

December 7, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Shane MacGowan | By Jill Lawless and Dave Bryan, Associated Press (AP) | Shane MacGowan, the boozy,... Read More → Shane MacGowan, Lead Singer of The Pogues and a Laureate of Booze and Beauty, Dies at Age 65

David Booker Passes – Fought A Long Time to Stay With His Friends, Fans, & Family

November 30, 2023| In Memoriam|

This just in: There will be a Memoriam for David at the Mercury Café in Denver THIS Sunday, December 3rd.... Read More → David Booker Passes – Fought A Long Time to Stay With His Friends, Fans, & Family

Bob Herrera, DJ of Power Surge & Sound Engineer for KCRT Radio, Passes in Trinidad

November 30, 2023| In Memoriam|

Robert “Bob” Herrera passed on November 27th in Trinidad. Bob was a DJ who created the Power Surge Show... Read More → Bob Herrera, DJ of Power Surge & Sound Engineer for KCRT Radio, Passes in Trinidad

‘Mr. Big Stuff’ Singer Jean Knight Dies // George ‘Funky’ Brown of Kool & the Gang Dies 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 30, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jean Knight | By Sara Cline, AP | Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit... Read More → ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ Singer Jean Knight Dies // George ‘Funky’ Brown of Kool & the Gang Dies 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Long Time Denver Chanteuse Miss Fredi of Fredi and the Soul Shakers Passes Unexpectedly // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 16, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Miss Fredi | From Karen Gerdine: This writing comes with heavy heart, as it is never easy sharing the... Read More → Long Time Denver Chanteuse Miss Fredi of Fredi and the Soul Shakers Passes Unexpectedly // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Hiroshi Morie, a/k/a Heath, Bassist for Heavy Metal Band X Japan // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 9, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Heath | Hiroshi Morie (January 22, 1968 – October 2023), known exclusively by his stage name Heath,... Read More → Hiroshi Morie, a/k/a Heath, Bassist for Heavy Metal Band X Japan // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Steve Riley, Drummer for Keel, W.A.S.P., L.A. Guns, Dies From Pneumonia // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 2, 2023| In Memoriam|

Steve Riley (January 22, 1956 – October 24, 2023) was an American rock drummer, best known for his work... Read More → Steve Riley, Drummer for Keel, W.A.S.P., L.A. Guns, Dies From Pneumonia // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Jazz Pianist Carla Bley Passes from Brain Cancer at Age 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 24, 2023| In Memoriam|

Carla Bley, a luminary in the realm of jazz, has passed away at the age of 87 due to complications from brain... Read More → Jazz Pianist Carla Bley Passes from Brain Cancer at Age 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Lee Eliot Berk, President of the Berklee College of Music, Dies

October 24, 2023| In Memoriam|

Lee Eliot Berk, 81 (1942 – October 22, 2023) was an American academic who was President and namesake of the... Read More → Lee Eliot Berk, President of the Berklee College of Music, Dies

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