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Richard Tandy, Keyboardist of ELO, Dies at 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Richard Tandy, Keyboardist of ELO, Dies at 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 2, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Richard Tandy | By Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter | The musician helped define the rock... Read More → Richard Tandy, Keyboardist of ELO, Dies at 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Veteran Guitarist and Producer Robin George Dies at 68

May 2, 2024| In Memoriam|

Robin Charles George Sidebotham (1956 – 26 April 2024) was a British rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and... Read More → Veteran Guitarist and Producer Robin George Dies at 68

Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers band, Passes from COPD and Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 30, 2024| In Memoriam|

Forrest Richard Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter,... Read More → Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers band, Passes from COPD and Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Pooch Tavares – Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel – Dies, Aged 81 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 18, 2024| In Memoriam|

Photo: Tavares Bros. (trio) Paul “Pooch” Tavares, one of the group known as Tavares (also known as The... Read More → Pooch Tavares – Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel – Dies, Aged 81 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Rico Wade, Legendary Atlanta Producer Who Worked With OutKast and co-Wrote TLC’s ‘Waterfalls,’ Dies at 52

April 18, 2024| In Memoriam|

By Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly | Rico Wade, who co-wrote and produced TLC’s 1995 smash... Read More → Rico Wade, Legendary Atlanta Producer Who Worked With OutKast and co-Wrote TLC’s ‘Waterfalls,’ Dies at 52

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C.J. Snare, Lead Vocalist for FireHouse, Dies of Colon Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 11, 2024| In Memoriam|

Carl Jeffrey Snare (64) (December 14, 1959 – April 5, 2024) was an American singer best known for being the... Read More → C.J. Snare, Lead Vocalist for FireHouse, Dies of Colon Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Opener for Beatles Concerts, Dies at Age 87

April 11, 2024| In Memoriam|

Clarence Henry II (March 19, 1937 – April 7, 2024), known as Clarence “Frogman” Henry, was an... Read More → Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Opener for Beatles Concerts, Dies at Age 87

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

Vinnie Paul Dimebag Darrell and dad

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

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