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Cass Ivey, RocketSpace Manager, Dies in Motorcycle/Auto Crash Caused by Drunk Driver

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

Cass Ivey, RocketSpace Manager, Dies in Motorcycle/Auto Crash Caused by Drunk Driver

August 6, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Cass Ivey | Colorado Musicians –> Pete Isakovic: Gutted…Words cannot overstate the magnitude of... Read More → Cass Ivey, RocketSpace Manager, Dies in Motorcycle/Auto Crash Caused by Drunk Driver

Popular Local Bluesman Wolf Perlman Dies From Surgery Complications // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

Erika Brown, 7/24/26: It’s a Season of losses. Just heard about Wolf (and Jim Mimna). Fine Men, both.... Read More → Popular Local Bluesman Wolf Perlman Dies From Surgery Complications // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Musician Parker Lisle, 24, Dies From Explosion After Welding Incident at Work

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Sam Gillette, People | A 24-year-old musician, who also worked as a welder and fabricator, died after he... Read More → Musician Parker Lisle, 24, Dies From Explosion After Welding Incident at Work

Singer Arlene Smith, The Chantels, Behind Classic Hit Dies at 84

July 30, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Ewan Palmer, The Daily Beast | Arlene Smith, an original member of the pop R&B girl group The Chantels... Read More → Singer Arlene Smith, The Chantels, Behind Classic Hit Dies at 84

Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon dead: ‘Palisades Park’ rock & roller was 89 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Freddie Cannon || By Greg Evans, Deadline || Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, the early rock... Read More → Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon dead: ‘Palisades Park’ rock & roller was 89 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Tributes Paid to Influential Soul Singer Ray King

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ray King | By Alec Blackman, BBC News | Tributes have been paid to Ray King, one of the most... Read More → Tributes Paid to Influential Soul Singer Ray King

Wayne Charvel, Luthier Who Built Guitars for Eddie Van Halen and Inspired the Superstrat, Has Died

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Matt Owen, Guitar World || Wayne Charvel, the visionary guitar maker whose namesake brand changed the... Read More → Wayne Charvel, Luthier Who Built Guitars for Eddie Van Halen and Inspired the Superstrat, Has Died

Jimmy Nichols, Session Player Who Worked With Reba McEntire + More, Dead at 64 | GoFundMe Set Up For His Wife

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Tonya Ginnetti | By Carina Liptak, The Boot || Jimmy Nichols — a session player and musical director... Read More → Jimmy Nichols, Session Player Who Worked With Reba McEntire + More, Dead at 64 | GoFundMe Set Up For His Wife

L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies After Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Brendan Morrow, USA Today | Jennifer Finch, bassist for the rock band L7, has died after a battle with... Read More → L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies After Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis

Good Times Theme Singer Jim Gilstrap Dies at 79

July 23, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Martha McHardy, The Daily Beast || Longtime session singer Jim Gilstrap, best known for his performance on... Read More → Good Times Theme Singer Jim Gilstrap Dies at 79

Timothy P, Long Time Colorado Musician, Passes at Age 80

July 16, 2026| In Memoriam|

Beloved Colorado and Midwest Americana musician Timothy Patrick Irvin (known as Timothy P.) passed away at... Read More → Timothy P, Long Time Colorado Musician, Passes at Age 80

Kevin Chown, Bassist for Steelheart, Sebastian Bach and more, Dies of Bladder Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 16, 2026| In Memoriam|

(On Facebook) Tom Mathers -> Riot Squad | Kevin John Chown passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 56. An... Read More → Kevin Chown, Bassist for Steelheart, Sebastian Bach and more, Dies of Bladder Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Legend Behind ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Brian Potter Dies at 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 9, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Brian Potter | Story by Adam Taylor, Wide Open Country | Brian Potter has sadly passed away at the age... Read More → Legend Behind ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Brian Potter Dies at 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

RIP Victor Willis, Voice of the Village People and Co-Writer of “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

From Sunset Boulevard Records on Facebook: Victor Willis, the commanding lead vocalist and founding frontman... Read More → RIP Victor Willis, Voice of the Village People and Co-Writer of “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Doug Goldstein Dead: Longtime Guns N’ Roses Manager Through Glory Years Was 65

July 2, 2026| In Memoriam|

Story by Greg Evans, Deadline | Doug Goldstein, the former longtime manager of Guns N’ Roses, who saw the... Read More → Doug Goldstein Dead: Longtime Guns N’ Roses Manager Through Glory Years Was 65

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