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Pamela Blair, Actress, Dancer, and Singer – “Val” in A Chorus Line // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

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

Pamela Blair, Actress, Dancer, and Singer – “Val” in A Chorus Line // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

July 27, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Pamela Blair | Pamela Blair (December 5, 1949 – July 23, 2023) was an American actress and singer... Read More → Pamela Blair, Actress, Dancer, and Singer – “Val” in A Chorus Line // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

Music Executive Jerry Bradley (RCA, Sony, CMA Music Festival), 83, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

July 20, 2023| In Memoriam|

Jerry Bradley (January 30, 1940 – July 17, 2023) was an American music executive known for his role in... Read More → Music Executive Jerry Bradley (RCA, Sony, CMA Music Festival), 83, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

Theresa Wand, Lead Singer of Vivid Black, Passes Suddenly

July 13, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Theresa Wand (from her Facebook page) | Theresa Wand, (October 1, 1972 – July 9, 2023), the... Read More → Theresa Wand, Lead Singer of Vivid Black, Passes Suddenly

Pianist Peter Nero

Peter Nero, 89, American Pianist and Philly Pops Conductor, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

July 13, 2023| In Memoriam|

Peter Nero (born Bernard Nierow; May 22, 1934 – July 6, 2023) was an American pianist and pops conductor.... Read More → Peter Nero, 89, American Pianist and Philly Pops Conductor, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

In Loving Memory of Stacy Lynn Price, Musician and Music Teacher

July 6, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Christina & Stacy Price | Dear friends and family of our beloved Stacy — we will be gathering... Read More → In Loving Memory of Stacy Lynn Price, Musician and Music Teacher

Anita Marie Wood Brewer, Vocalist, Actress, and Girlfriend of Elvis Presley // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

July 6, 2023| In Memoriam|

Anita Marie Wood Brewer (May 27, 1938 – June 29, 2023), also known as Little Bitty and Little, was an... Read More → Anita Marie Wood Brewer, Vocalist, Actress, and Girlfriend of Elvis Presley // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

Passing This Week: Sheldon Harnick, Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, and Lee Rauch // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

June 29, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Sheldon Harnick | Sheldon Mayer Harnick (April 30, 1924 – June 23, 2023) was an American lyricist... Read More → Passing This Week: Sheldon Harnick, Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, and Lee Rauch // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

Ma Rainey

Singing the Lesbian Blues in 1920s Harlem

June 22, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ma Rainey | By Lisa Hix, Collectors Weekly | (We offer this bit of history during Pride Month for all... Read More → Singing the Lesbian Blues in 1920s Harlem

Colorado Born Ragtime Pianist Max Morath Dies at 96 // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

June 22, 2023| In Memoriam|

Max Edward Morath (October 1, 1926 – June 19, 2023) was an American ragtime pianist, composer, actor, and... Read More → Colorado Born Ragtime Pianist Max Morath Dies at 96 // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

Artist Jeanette Lodoen’s Wise Words – and Choice of When to Die // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

June 14, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jeanette Lodoen | CBC News | Saskatoon artist Jeanette Lodoen wanted Canadians to understand the... Read More → Artist Jeanette Lodoen’s Wise Words – and Choice of When to Die // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ Singer, Dies at 83

June 8, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Astrud Gilberto | By Carrie Kahn & Elizabeth Blair, | The singer behind one of the most recorded... Read More → Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ Singer, Dies at 83

Cynthia Weil, Co-Writer of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,’ ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music,’ ‘On Broadway’ and More, Dies at 82

June 8, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Cynthia Weil & Barry Mann | By Jem Aswad, Variety | Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member... Read More → Cynthia Weil, Co-Writer of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,’ ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music,’ ‘On Broadway’ and More, Dies at 82

Ed Ames, ‘Daniel Boone’ Star and Ames Brothers Singer, Dies at 95 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 1, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ed Ames | By Pat Saperstein, Variety / Yahoo | Ed Ames, a member of the Ames Brothers singing quartet... Read More → Ed Ames, ‘Daniel Boone’ Star and Ames Brothers Singer, Dies at 95 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Bill Lee bassist

Bill Lee, Jazz Bassist and Father of Spike Lee, Dead at 94

June 1, 2023| In Memoriam|

By Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk |Bill Lee, a jazz bassist who recorded with Duke... Read More → Bill Lee, Jazz Bassist and Father of Spike Lee, Dead at 94

George Maharis, Singer and Star of ‘Route 66,’ Dies at 94

June 1, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: George Maharis | By Mike Barnes and Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter / Yahoo | George Maharis, who... Read More → George Maharis, Singer and Star of ‘Route 66,’ Dies at 94

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