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Dwight Twilley, Singer/Songwriter, Passes

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Dwight Twilley

Dwight Twilley, Singer/Songwriter, Passes

October 19, 2023| In Memoriam|

Dwight Twilley (June 6, 1951 – October 18, 2023) was an American pop/rock singer and songwriter, best known... Read More → Dwight Twilley, Singer/Songwriter, Passes

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Buck Trent, Inventor of the Electric Banjo, Hee-Haw Regular, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 12, 2023| In Memoriam|

Charles Wilburn “Buck” Trent (February 17, 1938 – October 9, 2023) was an American country... Read More → Buck Trent, Inventor of the Electric Banjo, Hee-Haw Regular, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Russell Batiste, Jr., Drummer for the funky Meters, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 5, 2023| In Memoriam|

David Russell Batiste, Jr. (December 12, 1965 – September 30, 2023) was an American drummer based in New... Read More → Russell Batiste, Jr., Drummer for the funky Meters, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Katherine Anderson-Schaffner, “Please Mr. Postman”, Passes

October 5, 2023| In Memoriam|

Katherine Anderson-Schaffner, a founding member of the Marvelettes, has reportedly died at the age of 79. The... Read More → Katherine Anderson-Schaffner, “Please Mr. Postman”, Passes

Nashawn Breedlove, Rapper Who Dueled Eminem in ‘8 Mile,’ Dies at 46

October 5, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Nashawn Bredlove & Eminem | By Eduardo Medina, NY Times | Nashawn Breedlove, the actor who... Read More → Nashawn Breedlove, Rapper Who Dueled Eminem in ‘8 Mile,’ Dies at 46

David McCallum, Fine Actor and Classical Musician, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 28, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: David McCallum | By The Associated Press | Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the... Read More → David McCallum, Fine Actor and Classical Musician, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Barry Olivier, Music Teacher, and Terry Kirkland, of The Association, Pass

September 28, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Barry Olivier | From Wikipedia: Barry Olivier grew up living in the San Francisco Bay Area cities of... Read More → Barry Olivier, Music Teacher, and Terry Kirkland, of The Association, Pass

Roger Whittaker (The Last Farewell and Durham Town) Passes

September 21, 2023| In Memoriam|

By Telegraph Obituaries | Roger Whittaker seemed to defy pop music’s laws of gravity in January 1970 when... Read More → Roger Whittaker (The Last Farewell and Durham Town) Passes

Prudence McIntyre (Tonight You Belong To Me), and Franco Migliacci (Volare), Pass // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 21, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Patience & Prudence (younger sister passed away) | Patience Ann McIntyre (born August 15, 1942)... Read More → Prudence McIntyre (Tonight You Belong To Me), and Franco Migliacci (Volare), Pass // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Charles Robison, Country Star, and Larry Chance, Do-Wop Singer (Life Is But a Dream) Die // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 14, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Charlie Robison | Charles Fitzgerald Robison (September 1, 1964 – September 10, 2023) was an... Read More → Charles Robison, Country Star, and Larry Chance, Do-Wop Singer (Life Is But a Dream) Die // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Singer, Dies at 76 + More // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 7, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jimmy Buffett – sailing off into the sunset… | By Chris Morris, Variety |... Read More → Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Singer, Dies at 76 + More // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Founding Singer, Dead at 56

September 7, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Steve Harwell | By Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone | Steve Harwell, who cofounded the band Smash Mouth... Read More → Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Founding Singer, Dead at 56

Gary Wright, Keyboardist, Writer of “Dream Weaver”, Dies at Age 80

September 7, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Gary Wright | Gary Malcolm Wright (April 26, 1943 – September 4, 2023) was an American musician and... Read More → Gary Wright, Keyboardist, Writer of “Dream Weaver”, Dies at Age 80

Mexican Rapper Lefty SM Shot Dead in Mexico at 31

September 7, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Lefty SM promo shot | By Tere Aguilera, Billboard | Mexican rapper Juan Carlos Sauceda, better known... Read More → Mexican Rapper Lefty SM Shot Dead in Mexico at 31

Dire Straits

Jack Sonni, the “Other Guitarist” for Dire Straits, Dies Aged 68 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 31, 2023| In Memoriam|

Jack Sonni (December 9, 1954 – August 30, 2023) was an American writer, musician and marketing executive,... Read More → Jack Sonni, the “Other Guitarist” for Dire Straits, Dies Aged 68 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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