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Notices of the Deaths of Alvis “Al Bear” Crazy Bear and Bill Pfordresher // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Notices of the Deaths of Alvis “Al Bear” Crazy Bear and Bill Pfordresher // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 8, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Spencer Pyne, Sam Brindis, Bill Pfordresher | Spencer Pyne: My dear friend Bill Pfordresher passed... Read More → Notices of the Deaths of Alvis “Al Bear” Crazy Bear and Bill Pfordresher // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Gospel Great Richard Smallwood Dies at the Age of 77

January 8, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Danielle Young, BET | A Maestro’s Goodbye: Funeral Details Announced for Gospel Great Richard Smallwood.... Read More → Gospel Great Richard Smallwood Dies at the Age of 77

Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

January 1, 2026| In Memoriam|

Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell – Four Corners Music Festivals | Although I could find no direct... Read More → Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

“Hail and farewell”: A tribute to those we lost in 2025

January 1, 2026| In Memoriam|

Video Story: By Lee Cowan, CBS Sunday Morning | It felt like those we lost this year were as numerous as... Read More → “Hail and farewell”: A tribute to those we lost in 2025

The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65 — read the band’s heartbreaking tribute

January 1, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Nova M. Bajamonti, Hello US | The Cure’s guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte passed away at the... Read More → The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65 — read the band’s heartbreaking tribute

Bridgitte Bardot – Actress, Singer, Activist, Muse – You name it, she did it!

January 1, 2026| In Memoriam|

(Turns out, Ms. Bardot was not a nice person. She was very racist and bigoted. Very sorry to hear that a... Read More → Bridgitte Bardot – Actress, Singer, Activist, Muse – You name it, she did it!

Chris Rea was Third of His Siblings to Die in Three Months // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 26, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Erin Karasin, Evening Standard | Chris Rea was the third of his siblings to die within just three months,... Read More → Chris Rea was Third of His Siblings to Die in Three Months // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jethro Tull Star Mick Abrahams Dies Aged 82 as Band Pays Tribute

December 26, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Erin Karasin, Evening Standard | Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams has died after more than a decade of... Read More → Jethro Tull Star Mick Abrahams Dies Aged 82 as Band Pays Tribute

Howie Klein, Top Executive at Sire and Reprise Records, DJ and Political Activist, Dies at 77

December 26, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Jem Aswad, Variety | Howie Klein, a veteran record executive, radio DJ and political activist who was a... Read More → Howie Klein, Top Executive at Sire and Reprise Records, DJ and Political Activist, Dies at 77

Abraham Quintanilla: Family Makes Official Statement on Death of Family Patriarch // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 18, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News | The family of Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the dedicated father and... Read More → Abraham Quintanilla: Family Makes Official Statement on Death of Family Patriarch // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Donnie Wahlberg Mourns ‘a true brother’ Following Heartbreaking Loss

December 18, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Ahad Sanwari, Hello! US | Donnie Wahlberg took to social media to mourn the loss of a figure pivotal to... Read More → Donnie Wahlberg Mourns ‘a true brother’ Following Heartbreaking Loss

Country Star and Choreographer Criscilla Anderson Dies From Colon Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 11, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Anthony Robledo, USA Today | Country star and choreographer Criscilla Crossland Anderson, who has... Read More → Country Star and Choreographer Criscilla Anderson Dies From Colon Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM:

December 11, 2025| In Memoriam|

We lost so many notable musicians in our community this past week that I had to condense their stories. I... Read More → IN MEMORIAM:

The Colonel, Steven Lee Cropper, of Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Dies at the age of 86 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 4, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo of Steven Cropper from Chuck Coker’s Facebook page | Steven Lee Cropper (October 21, 1941 –... Read More → The Colonel, Steven Lee Cropper, of Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Dies at the age of 86 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

’70s Disco/Soul Singer Dead at 81: RIP to Chubby Tavares

December 4, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Aiden Lambourne, Suggest | It has been reported that Antone “Chubby” Tavares, the lead singer... Read More → ’70s Disco/Soul Singer Dead at 81: RIP to Chubby Tavares

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