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Vangelis, Jerry Kennedy, and Rosmarie Trapp All Pass

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

Vangelis Chariots of Fire

Vangelis, Jerry Kennedy, and Rosmarie Trapp All Pass

May 26, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Mr. Vangelis | Vangelis, Oscar-Winning Composer on ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 79 | The... Read More → Vangelis, Jerry Kennedy, and Rosmarie Trapp All Pass

Trevor Strnad Black Dahlia (d)

Other Notable Musicians Deaths

May 19, 2022| In Memoriam|

Davy Allard on Facebook, 5/17/22: I just lost my best friend who’s been battling Multiple Myeloma.... Read More → Other Notable Musicians Deaths

Mickey Gilley, Who Helped Inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ Dies at 86 // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

May 12, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Mickey Gilley (courtesy of Mickey Gilley Enterprises) | Yahoo Entertainment / Associated Press (AP) |... Read More → Mickey Gilley, Who Helped Inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ Dies at 86 // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

Spinal Tap band

Ric Parnell (Drummer Mick Shimpton in This is Spinal Tap) Dies at Age 70 // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

May 5, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Spinal Tap (studio promo; Ric top right) | Richard “Ric” J. Parnell (August 13, 1951 –... Read More → Ric Parnell (Drummer Mick Shimpton in This is Spinal Tap) Dies at Age 70 // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

Band Autograph

Grant McIntosh, of Colorado Band ‘Big Twang Theory’, Passes // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

April 28, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Randy Rand of Autograph | Bob Wellborn (Jim Hyatt Band) on Facebook (4/24/22): We just lost a great... Read More → Grant McIntosh, of Colorado Band ‘Big Twang Theory’, Passes // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

Former Denverite and Earth, Wind & Fire Saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk Dies // Eric Johnson Passes on the News that Vince Mariani has Died

April 28, 2022| In Memoriam|

By Jack Irwin, Yahoo Entertainment | (Andrew grew up in Denver – Phillip Bailey went to East HS) The... Read More → Former Denverite and Earth, Wind & Fire Saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk Dies // Eric Johnson Passes on the News that Vince Mariani has Died

Robert Morse, ‘Mad Men’ and Broadway Star, Dies at 90 // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

April 21, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Robert Morse | By Carmel Dagan, Variety |Robert Morse, who translated Broadway stardom into a film... Read More → Robert Morse, ‘Mad Men’ and Broadway Star, Dies at 90 // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

Al Moore collage

Organist Al “Hammond” Moore Passes // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

April 14, 2022| In Memoriam|

Sheryl Renee on Facebook, 4/08/22: Colo FBF, I wanted to share the news that Al “Hammond” Moore... Read More → Organist Al “Hammond” Moore Passes // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

Colorado Resident William Dale Fries, Jr., also known as C. W. McCall – “Convoy” – Passes

April 14, 2022| In Memoriam|

William Dale Fries Jr. (November 15, 1928 – April 1, 2022), best known by his stage name C. W. McCall, was... Read More → Colorado Resident William Dale Fries, Jr., also known as C. W. McCall – “Convoy” – Passes

Larry Holley, Musician and Brother of Buddy Holly, Passes

April 14, 2022| In Memoriam|

Buddy Holly on Fb, 4/07/22: We’re heartbroken to hear of the sad passing of Larry Holley. Larry was... Read More → Larry Holley, Musician and Brother of Buddy Holly, Passes

Tayor Hawkins of Foo Fighters Passes

March 31, 2022| In Memoriam|

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jazz singer Teresa Carroll

Jazz Singer Teresa Carroll – Passes

March 24, 2022| In Memoriam|

From Ben Makinen: It is with a broken heart that I share the news of another musical giant from Denver who... Read More → Jazz Singer Teresa Carroll – Passes

Ron Miles hands

Chris Daniels Posts Loving Tribute to Ron Miles

March 17, 2022| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ron Miles’ hands (photographer unknown – tell us who, please) Chris Daniels on Facebook,... Read More → Chris Daniels Posts Loving Tribute to Ron Miles

Dave Ownbey (d)

Dave Ownbey Dies – Former Drummer of the Bands Blue Sky and Lee Malone

March 17, 2022| In Memoriam|

Dave Ownbey (from his Facebook page) (Although we asked for more info on Dave from his management group, we... Read More → Dave Ownbey Dies – Former Drummer of the Bands Blue Sky and Lee Malone

Barry Bailey Atlanta Rhythm Section

Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths…

March 17, 2022| In Memoriam|

Michael Hossler on Facebook, 3/14/22: Atlanta Rhythm Section was one of those bands that I really loved.... Read More → Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths…

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