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Bernie Marsden, Former Guitarist & Songwriter for Whitesnake, Dies at Age 72

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Bernie Marsden, Former Guitarist & Songwriter for Whitesnake, Dies at Age 72

August 31, 2023| In Memoriam|

Bernard John Marsden (May 7, 1951 – August 24, 2023) was an English rock and blues guitarist. He is... Read More → Bernie Marsden, Former Guitarist & Songwriter for Whitesnake, Dies at Age 72

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Ray Hildebrand, Paul of Paul & Paula, Dies at Age 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 24, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Paula & Paul | From Wikipedia: Paul & Paula, consisting of Ray Hildebrand (December 21, 1940... Read More → Ray Hildebrand, Paul of Paul & Paula, Dies at Age 82 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black Entertainment,’ Dies at 92 // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

August 17, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Clarence Avant Day | By Jem Aswad, Variety / Yahoo | Clarence Avant, whose unofficial title of the... Read More → Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black Entertainment,’ Dies at 92 // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

Rapper Magoo, Timbaland and Missy Elliott Collaborator, Dead at 50

August 17, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Magoo & Timbaland | By Yasmine Coleman, Parade / Yahoo | Virginia-born rapper and... Read More → Rapper Magoo, Timbaland and Missy Elliott Collaborator, Dead at 50

Tom Jones, Lyricist and Librettist of ‘The Fantasticks,’ Dies at 95

August 17, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones | By Michaela Zee, Variety | Tom Jones, who wrote the book and lyrics for... Read More → Tom Jones, Lyricist and Librettist of ‘The Fantasticks,’ Dies at 95

Jerry Moss, co-Founder of A&M Records, and Talent Buyer, Dies at 88

August 17, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jerry Moss | By Chris Morris | Jerry Moss, who turned A&M Records into one of America’s leading... Read More → Jerry Moss, co-Founder of A&M Records, and Talent Buyer, Dies at 88

Gifted Pianist Pete Nalty of The Jinns Dies Aged 59

August 10, 2023| In Memoriam|

Peter Nalty was born on Christmas Eve, 1963, and passed away 59 years later on July, 26, 2023. In the last... Read More → Gifted Pianist Pete Nalty of The Jinns Dies Aged 59

DJ Casper, Creator of the Beloved ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ Dead at 58 // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

August 10, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: DJ Casper | By Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone / Yahoo | Chicago legend DJ Casper, the creator behind... Read More → DJ Casper, Creator of the Beloved ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ Dead at 58 // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

Wes Baker, Sundance Mgmt. and Booking Agency, Passes at the Age of 68 // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

August 3, 2023| In Memoriam|

Wesley Alan Baker, 68, passed from this life peacefully on June 30, 2023 at his home in Conroe, Texas. He was... Read More → Wes Baker, Sundance Mgmt. and Booking Agency, Passes at the Age of 68 // Other Notable Musicians’ Death

Randy Meisner, Eagles Co-Founder And Country Rock Pioneer, Dies At 77

August 3, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Randy Meisner | By Jonathan Cohen, Spin | Eagles’ co-founder and bassist/vocalist Randy Meisner died... Read More → Randy Meisner, Eagles Co-Founder And Country Rock Pioneer, Dies At 77

American Treasure Tony Bennett Dies a the Age of 96

July 27, 2023| In Memoriam|

Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an... Read More → American Treasure Tony Bennett Dies a the Age of 96

Irish Singer and Activist Sinead O’Connor Dies at Age 56

July 27, 2023| In Memoriam|

Shuhada’ Sadaqat (previously Magda Davitt; born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O’Connor; December 8,... Read More → Irish Singer and Activist Sinead O’Connor Dies at Age 56

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

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