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Lance Reddick, Actor and Musician, Dies Young at Age 60 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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

Lance Reddick, Actor and Musician, Dies Young at Age 60 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 23, 2023| In Memoriam|

Lance Solomon Reddick was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Dorothy Gee and Solomon Reddick. He... Read More → Lance Reddick, Actor and Musician, Dies Young at Age 60 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

CCMHOF Member Kay Clark Passes at Age 97; Service Planned for April 22nd // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 16, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jim Gordon | From Rocky Hoery, Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame: Our dear friend and fellow... Read More → CCMHOF Member Kay Clark Passes at Age 97; Service Planned for April 22nd // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

‘What You Won’t Do for Love’ Singer Bobby Caldwell Dies

March 16, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Bobby Caldwell | By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press (AP) | Bobby Caldwell, a soulful R&B singer... Read More → ‘What You Won’t Do for Love’ Singer Bobby Caldwell Dies

South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies After Video Surfaces of Him Collapsing on Stage

March 16, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Costa Titch | By Larry Madowo and Stephanie Halasz, CNN | South African rapper Costa Titch died... Read More → South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies After Video Surfaces of Him Collapsing on Stage

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Mary Little and COMBO Member Ryan Chrys Remember Local Blues Musician Moses Walker // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths – John Macy on Michael Rhodes

March 9, 2023| In Memoriam|

From Ryan Chrys: Oh man, Moses .. love you brother. Nobody on Earth picked like you, nobody in Heaven will... Read More → Mary Little and COMBO Member Ryan Chrys Remember Local Blues Musician Moses Walker // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths – John Macy on Michael Rhodes

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Last Original Member Gary Rossington Dies at 71

March 9, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Gary Rossington | By Jacob Uitti, American Songwriter | Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last original member, Gary... Read More → Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Last Original Member Gary Rossington Dies at 71

Singer Ben Kweller Announces His Son Dorian Has Died at 16: ‘Kindest, gentle soul’ // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 2, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Dorian Zev Kweller | By Gina Vivinetto, Today / Yahoo | Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller has announced... Read More → Singer Ben Kweller Announces His Son Dorian Has Died at 16: ‘Kindest, gentle soul’ // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Kellie Pickler’s Husband Kyle Jacobs Identified as Man Found Dead at Singer’s House // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 23, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Kellie Pickler & Kyle Jacobs | By Ellise Shafer, MSN/Variety | Kellie Pickler’s husband,... Read More → Kellie Pickler’s Husband Kyle Jacobs Identified as Man Found Dead at Singer’s House // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Tom Whitlock, co-Writer of “Danger Zone”, “Take My Breath Away”, Dies at 68

February 23, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Tom Whitlock | Thomas Ross Whitlock (February 20, 1954 – February 17, 2023) was an American... Read More → Tom Whitlock, co-Writer of “Danger Zone”, “Take My Breath Away”, Dies at 68

Gerald Fried Dies: Emmy Winning Composer For ‘Roots’, ‘Star Trek’, ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Was 95

February 23, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Gerald Fried | By Bruce Haring, MSN | Gerald Fried, a composer for some of television’s biggest... Read More → Gerald Fried Dies: Emmy Winning Composer For ‘Roots’, ‘Star Trek’, ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Was 95

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Saying Goodbye to Sebastian Robinson, 12 Year Old Celloist Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 16, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Sebastian Robinson (from his Obituary) | By Maria Papadopoulos, Boston 25 News / Yahoo Article... Read More → Saying Goodbye to Sebastian Robinson, 12 Year Old Celloist Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Burt Bacharach, Legendary Composer of Pop Songs, Dies at 94 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 9, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Burt Bacharach | By Hillel Italie, Associated Press / Yahoo | Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted... Read More → Burt Bacharach, Legendary Composer of Pop Songs, Dies at 94 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Butch Miles, Jazz Drummer for Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, and More

February 9, 2023| In Memoriam|

Charles J. Thornton, Jr. (July 4, 1944 – February 2, 2023), known professionally as Butch Miles, was an... Read More → Butch Miles, Jazz Drummer for Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, and More

Barrett Stong, Jr., Tom Verliane, Peter McCann and Charlie Thomas (The Drifters) Leave Us // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 2, 2023| In Memoriam|

Barrett Strong Jr. (February 5, 1941 – January 28, 2023) was an American singer and songwriter. Strong was... Read More → Barrett Stong, Jr., Tom Verliane, Peter McCann and Charlie Thomas (The Drifters) Leave Us // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Two-Time Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Inductee David Crosby Dies At 81 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 26, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: David Crosby | By Sam Armstrong, Yahoo/uDiscover Music | Singer-songwriter and guitarist David Crosby,... Read More → Two-Time Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Inductee David Crosby Dies At 81 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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