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Founding Quireboys Guitarist Guy Bailey Has Died

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

Spike Guy Bailey Quireboys

Founding Quireboys Guitarist Guy Bailey Has Died

April 13, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Spike & Guy | By Fraser Lewry, Louder / Yahoo | Founding Quireboys guitarist Guy Bailey has died.... Read More → Founding Quireboys Guitarist Guy Bailey Has Died

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ABBA Guitarist Lasse Wellander Dead at 70

April 13, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Lasse Wellander By Nicole Wert, Parade / Yahoo | A statement was posted to his Facebook on Sunday,... Read More → ABBA Guitarist Lasse Wellander Dead at 70

Seymour Stein, co-Founder of Sire Records, and Signer of Madonna, Dies at 80 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 6, 2023| In Memoriam|

Seymour Steinbigle, professionally known as Seymour Stein (April 18, 1942 – April 2, 2023) was an American... Read More → Seymour Stein, co-Founder of Sire Records, and Signer of Madonna, Dies at 80 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Japan’s Ryuichi Sakamoto, Composer of ‘The Last Emperor’ Score, Dies Aged 71

April 6, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ryuichi Sakamoto | By Elaine Lies, Reuters | Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer... Read More → Japan’s Ryuichi Sakamoto, Composer of ‘The Last Emperor’ Score, Dies Aged 71

LFO co-Founder Honors Brian ‘Brizz’ Gillis, the Third Member of ’90s Boy Band to Die

April 6, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Brian “Brizz” Gillis | Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times | Brian “Brizz” Gillis, one of the... Read More → LFO co-Founder Honors Brian ‘Brizz’ Gillis, the Third Member of ’90s Boy Band to Die

Nick Lloyd Webber Dies of Gastric Cancer Aged 43 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 30, 2023| In Memoriam|

Photo: Nick Lloyd Webber | Nicholas Alastair Lloyd Webber (2 July 1979 – 25 March 2023) was an English... Read More → Nick Lloyd Webber Dies of Gastric Cancer Aged 43 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Chuck Morris Charley Morris

Colorado Father (in the band Lotus) and Son Vanish While Kayaking Arkansas

March 23, 2023| In Memoriam|

From the band Lotus on their Facebook page: We were all hoping for a miracle, but at this point, the search... Read More → Colorado Father (in the band Lotus) and Son Vanish While Kayaking Arkansas

CCMHOF Member Kay Clark Passes at Age 97; Service Planned for April 22nd

March 23, 2023| In Memoriam|

From Rocky Hoery, Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame: Our dear friend and fellow entertainer, Kay Clark... Read More → CCMHOF Member Kay Clark Passes at Age 97; Service Planned for April 22nd

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

Mary Little Moses Walker

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

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