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Chita Rivera, Singer, Dancer, Actress – Awards Winner – Dies at Age 91 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Chita Rivera, Singer, Dancer, Actress – Awards Winner – Dies at Age 91 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 1, 2024| In Memoriam|

Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson (January 23, 1933 – January 30, 2024), known professionally... Read More → Chita Rivera, Singer, Dancer, Actress – Awards Winner – Dies at Age 91 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Guitarist Steve Abbott, Greg & Mike Abbott’s Older Brother, Passes Away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 25, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Steve Abbott | Greg Abbott writes on Facebook: I am sad and broken hearted that my big brother Steve... Read More → Guitarist Steve Abbott, Greg & Mike Abbott’s Older Brother, Passes Away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Mary Louise Weiss, Lead Singer of the Shangri-Las (Leader of the Pack), Dies at 75

January 25, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: The Shangri-Las | Mary Louise Weiss (December 28, 1948 – January 19, 2024) was an American singer,... Read More → Mary Louise Weiss, Lead Singer of the Shangri-Las (Leader of the Pack), Dies at 75

Charles Osgood – Star of CBS Sunday Morning Arts Show – Dies at the age of 91

January 25, 2024| In Memoriam|

Charles Osgood Wood III (January 8, 1933 – January 23, 2024), known professionally as Charles Osgood, was... Read More → Charles Osgood – Star of CBS Sunday Morning Arts Show – Dies at the age of 91

Melanie, Singer-Songwriter of Brand New Key, Woodstock Performer, Dies at Age 76

January 25, 2024| In Memoriam|

Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or... Read More → Melanie, Singer-Songwriter of Brand New Key, Woodstock Performer, Dies at Age 76

Bill Hayes – Singer of “The Ballad of Davy Crockett” – Dies at 98 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 23, 2024| In Memoriam|

William Foster Hayes III (June 5, 1925 – January 12, 2024) was an American actor and recording artist. His... Read More → Bill Hayes – Singer of “The Ballad of Davy Crockett” – Dies at 98 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Celebration of Life for Drummer E.J. Worden on Saturday, Feb. 10th

January 23, 2024| In Memoriam|

From Monica Brown: Please join us as we gather to celebrate the life of our dear friend and brother E.J.... Read More → Celebration of Life for Drummer E.J. Worden on Saturday, Feb. 10th

Anna Sie, Prominent Philanthropist, Established the Sie Film Center, Dies

January 23, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Anna Maria Sie | By Jacob Factor, The Denver Post | Although she passed away in September 2023, we... Read More → Anna Sie, Prominent Philanthropist, Established the Sie Film Center, Dies

Larry Collins of The Collins Kids and co-Writer of Delta Dawn, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 11, 2024| In Memoriam|

Lawrence Collins (October 4, 1944 – January 5, 2024) was an American guitarist, best known for being a part... Read More → Larry Collins of The Collins Kids and co-Writer of Delta Dawn, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

David Soul Death: Singer and Starsky & Hutch Actor Dies, Aged 80

January 11, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Maanya Sachdeva, The Independent / Yahoo | David Soul, the actor and singer who appeared in TV series... Read More → David Soul Death: Singer and Starsky & Hutch Actor Dies, Aged 80

Must Watch! CBS Sunday Morning’s “Hail and Farewell”: A tribute to those we lost in 2023

January 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: The late, great Jimmy Buffett | By Lee Cowan, CBS Sunday Morning | For all the glories of the season... Read More → Must Watch! CBS Sunday Morning’s “Hail and Farewell”: A tribute to those we lost in 2023

Tommy Smothers, Musician & Comedian, Half of the Smothers Brothers, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 4, 2024| In Memoriam|

Thomas Bolyn Smothers III (February 2, 1937 – December 26, 2023) was an American comedian, actor, composer,... Read More → Tommy Smothers, Musician & Comedian, Half of the Smothers Brothers, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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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

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