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

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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

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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

Tina Turner: Music Legend Dies at 83 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 25, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Tina Turner | By Emma Saunders, Yahoo | Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The... Read More → Tina Turner: Music Legend Dies at 83 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Andy Rourke, Former The Smiths Bassist, Dead at 59

May 25, 2023| In Memoriam|

Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with... Read More → Andy Rourke, Former The Smiths Bassist, Dead at 59

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Notable Musicians Deaths

May 11, 2023| In Memoriam|

So many suicides this week. So sad for their families. And so sad for them because things would have gotten... Read More → Notable Musicians Deaths

Canadian Folk Icon Gordon Lightfoot Passes Away at 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 4, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Bryan Adams & Gordon Lightfoot | By Tommy Moir, Happy Mag | Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon... Read More → Canadian Folk Icon Gordon Lightfoot Passes Away at 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Tim Bachman, Bachman-Turner Overdrive Member, Dead at 71

May 4, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Tim Bachman | By Brenton Blanchet, People / MSN | The Bachman-Turner Overdrive co-founding guitarist... Read More → Tim Bachman, Bachman-Turner Overdrive Member, Dead at 71

Singer, Actor and Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte Dies at Age 96 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 27, 2023| In Memoriam|

Harry Belafonte (born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.; March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was an American... Read More → Singer, Actor and Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte Dies at Age 96 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Others Mourn ‘Tragic Loss’ Of Longtime Country Artist Keith Gattis

April 27, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Keith Gattis | By Kelly Fisher, iHeart Radio | Jake Owen, Jon Pardi and others are paying tribute to... Read More → Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Others Mourn ‘Tragic Loss’ Of Longtime Country Artist Keith Gattis

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Notices of Passing of Emmeline Carpenter and Kristopher “Kris” Welsh // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 20, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Emmeline Carpenter | From Cindy Carpenter Wallace on Fb with Eric Wayne Wallace | I so very much... Read More → Notices of Passing of Emmeline Carpenter and Kristopher “Kris” Welsh // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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