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Jerry Allison, Drummer for The Crickets, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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

Jerry Allison

Jerry Allison, Drummer for The Crickets, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 1, 2022| In Memoriam|

Jerry Ivan Allison (August 31, 1939 – August 22, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the drummer... Read More → Jerry Allison, Drummer for The Crickets, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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William “Bill” Pitman of The Wrecking Crew, Dies at 102 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 18, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Bill Pitman (courtesy of the Pitman Family) | William Keith Pitman (February 12, 1920 – August 11,... Read More → William “Bill” Pitman of The Wrecking Crew, Dies at 102 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Former Firefall Original Member David Muse Passes from Cancer at Age 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 11, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: David Muse & Jock Bartley (from David’s Facebook page) | From Wikipedia: David Muse (July... Read More → Former Firefall Original Member David Muse Passes from Cancer at Age 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Beloved Singer & Actress Olivia Newton-John Passes After 30-year Battle With Cancer

August 11, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Olivia Newton-John (By Leahshia Gaston) | Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE (September 26, 1948 –... Read More → Beloved Singer & Actress Olivia Newton-John Passes After 30-year Battle With Cancer

Motown Songwriter-Producer Lamont Dozier Dead at 81

August 11, 2022| In Memoriam|

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland... Read More → Motown Songwriter-Producer Lamont Dozier Dead at 81

Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek Actor and Songstress, Dies

August 11, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Nichelle Nichols (Photo from NASA) | Nichelle Nichols, born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 –... Read More → Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek Actor and Songstress, Dies

American Record Executive Mo Ostin Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

August 4, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Mo Ostin (Warner Bros. archive) | Mo Ostin (March 27, 1927 – July 31, 2022) was an American record... Read More → American Record Executive Mo Ostin Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Sax Player Bob Fisher Passes – Family Needs Help

July 28, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: The late Bob Fisher | From Chris Daniels on Facebook: Hey, Colorado musicians and friends: I know many... Read More → Sax Player Bob Fisher Passes – Family Needs Help

Memorial Service to be Held for Former COMBO Board Member Steve Werges on September 17th // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 28, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Steve Werges & daughters | Come celebrate the life of Steve Werges with friends, family, food and... Read More → Memorial Service to be Held for Former COMBO Board Member Steve Werges on September 17th // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Nolan Neal, ‘America’s Got Talent’ and ‘The Voice’ Contestant, Dies at 41 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 21, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Nolan Neal (from his Facebook page) | By Ariana Brockingham, Today | Nolan Neal, a singer who was a... Read More → Nolan Neal, ‘America’s Got Talent’ and ‘The Voice’ Contestant, Dies at 41 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Another Major Songwriter We’ve Never Heard of Dies: Monty Norman – Writer of the James Bond Theme // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 14, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Monty Norman | Wikipedia | Monty Norman (April 4, 1928 – July 11, 2022) was an English film composer... Read More → Another Major Songwriter We’ve Never Heard of Dies: Monty Norman – Writer of the James Bond Theme // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Manny Charlton, Nazareth and Producer of Appetite for Destruction, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 7, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Manuel Charlton (by Helge Øverås, 1976) | Manuel Charlton (July 25, 1941 – July 5, 2022) was a... Read More → Manny Charlton, Nazareth and Producer of Appetite for Destruction, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Bernard Belle, Songwriter for Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and More, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 30, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Bernard Belle (from his Facebook page) | Bernard Belle (November 12, 1964 – June 23, 2022) was an... Read More → Bernard Belle, Songwriter for Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and More, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Fleetwood Mac Keyboardist & Denver’s Own Brett Tuggle Dies at 70 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 23, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ric Cabot Podmore & Brett Tuggle (courtesy of Mr. Podmore) | By Daniela Avila, People | Brett... Read More → Fleetwood Mac Keyboardist & Denver’s Own Brett Tuggle Dies at 70 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Gabe Baltazar, Jr., Who Played With Stan Kenton, Elvis, and More, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 16, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Julee Cruise, who also passed away | Gabriel Ruiz Hiroshi “Gabe” Baltazar Jr. (November 1,... Read More → Gabe Baltazar, Jr., Who Played With Stan Kenton, Elvis, and More, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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