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Dan McCafferty, Lead Vocalist for ‘Nazareth’, Dies at 76

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Dan McCafferty, Lead Vocalist for ‘Nazareth’, Dies at 76

November 10, 2022| In Memoriam|

William Daniel McCafferty (14 October 1946 – 8 November 2022) was a Scottish vocalist and songwriter. He is... Read More → Dan McCafferty, Lead Vocalist for ‘Nazareth’, Dies at 76

Aaron Carter Dies at 34

November 10, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin | By Suzy Byrne, Yahoo Entertainment | Troubled former child star... Read More → Aaron Carter Dies at 34

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Jeff Cook, Co-Founder of Country Band Alabama, Dies at 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 10, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jeff Cook | By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press (AP) | Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the country... Read More → Jeff Cook, Co-Founder of Country Band Alabama, Dies at 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jerry Lee Lewis, The Last Originator of Rock, Dies at Age 87

November 3, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jerry Lee Lewis (from his website) | Written by Rick Bragg (on Mr. Lewis’ website) | Somewhere in... Read More → Jerry Lee Lewis, The Last Originator of Rock, Dies at Age 87

DH Peligro, Drummer for the Dead Kennedys, Dies Aged 63 From Head Trauma

November 3, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: The Dead Kennedys (DH on the left) | By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian | A renowned drummer for... Read More → DH Peligro, Drummer for the Dead Kennedys, Dies Aged 63 From Head Trauma

Musician Cormac Roth, Actor Tim Roth’s Son, Dies at Age 25 From Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 3, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Tim & Cormack Roth | CBS News | Cormac Roth, a musician and son of actor Tim Roth, has died at 25... Read More → Musician Cormac Roth, Actor Tim Roth’s Son, Dies at Age 25 From Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Denver Musicians, Queer Community Celebrate Life and Mourn Loss of Late Musician Kyle Simmons // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 27, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ron T. Young with Kyle Simmons (from her Facebook page) | By Alison Berg, RMPBS | Crowds silenced and... Read More → Denver Musicians, Queer Community Celebrate Life and Mourn Loss of Late Musician Kyle Simmons // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Lenny Lipton, Writer of ‘Puff, The Magic Dragon’ Poem, and 3D Film Maker // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 10, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Lenny Lipton (selfie!) | Wikipedia: Leonard Lipton (May 18, 1940 – October 5, 2022) was an American... Read More → Lenny Lipton, Writer of ‘Puff, The Magic Dragon’ Poem, and 3D Film Maker // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Loretta Lynn, Coal Miner’s Daughter and Country Queen, Dies

October 6, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Loretta Lynn at home | By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press | Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal... Read More → Loretta Lynn, Coal Miner’s Daughter and Country Queen, Dies

Third Rapper Shot and Killed in L.A. County in Less Than a Month // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 6, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Coolio (not shot & killed but did die) | By Salvador Hernandez, Staff Writer, LA Times | An... Read More → Third Rapper Shot and Killed in L.A. County in Less Than a Month // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Joe Bussard, Sue Mingus, and Pharoah Sanders Die // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 29, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Joe Bussard, Jr. | Joe Bussard, Jr. (86), 78 rpm Record Collector (July 11, 1936 – September 26,... Read More → Joe Bussard, Sue Mingus, and Pharoah Sanders Die // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Marva Hicks, R&B Singer and Broadway Actress, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 22, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Marva Hicks | Marva Denise Hicks (May 5, 1956 – September 16, 2022) was an American R&B singer... Read More → Marva Hicks, R&B Singer and Broadway Actress, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr., American Jazz Composer& Pianist, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 15, 2022| In Memoriam|

Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. (May 27, 1935 – September 12, 2022) was an American jazz composer, pianist, and... Read More → Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr., American Jazz Composer& Pianist, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jesse Powell, American R&B and Soul Singer-Songwriter, Dies Age 51 From Cardiac Arrest

September 15, 2022| In Memoriam|

Jesse Powell (September 12, 1971 – September 13, 2022) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.... Read More → Jesse Powell, American R&B and Soul Singer-Songwriter, Dies Age 51 From Cardiac Arrest

John Till of the Full Tillt Boogie Band Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 8, 2022| In Memoriam|

John Till (12/24/1945 – 9/04/2022) was a Canadian musician. Till co-founded Stratford band The Revols with... Read More → John Till of the Full Tillt Boogie Band Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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