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

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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

End of an Era: Honoring the 12 Music Icons Who Shaped Sound and Left Us in 2025

December 4, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ozzy Osbourn – RIP | Slide show: By Aiden Mitchell, Life is Wisdom | The year 2025 has... Read More → End of an Era: Honoring the 12 Music Icons Who Shaped Sound and Left Us in 2025

When did The Time made its debut? All about rock band as drummer Jellybean Johnson passes away at 69 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 27, 2025| In Memoriam|

When did The Time made its debut? All about rock band as drummer Jellybean Johnson passes away at 69 –... Read More → When did The Time made its debut? All about rock band as drummer Jellybean Johnson passes away at 69 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Jimmy Cliff, Legendary Reggae Musician and Star of ‘The Harder They Come,’ Dies at 81

November 27, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Jen Aswad, Variety || Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, actor and cultural ambassador for reggae music,... Read More → Jimmy Cliff, Legendary Reggae Musician and Star of ‘The Harder They Come,’ Dies at 81

IN MEMORIAM: Purnell Steen, ‘the elder statesman of jazz music in Denver,’ Has Died // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 20, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Purnell Steen | By John Moore, Denver Gazette | Storied piano player Purnell Steen, a member of... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Purnell Steen, ‘the elder statesman of jazz music in Denver,’ Has Died // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

In Memoriam: Dave Burgess // The Kessler Twins // Todd Snider // Hilly Michaels

November 20, 2025| In Memoriam|

Grammy-winning Tequila Hitmaker Dave Burgess is Dead at 90 | By Brian Marks, DailyMail .com | Dave Burgess,... Read More → In Memoriam: Dave Burgess // The Kessler Twins // Todd Snider // Hilly Michaels

Jimmy Kimmel’s Band Leader Cleto Escobedo III Dies, Aged 59 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 13, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Josh Boswell, Daily Mail | Heartbroken Jimmy Kimmel has announced the death of his childhood friend and... Read More → Jimmy Kimmel’s Band Leader Cleto Escobedo III Dies, Aged 59 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Classic Rock Guitarist Robert Taylor Has Died // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Samantha Whidden, Suggest | Robert Taylor, the classic rock guitarist who was once a member of the band... Read More → Classic Rock Guitarist Robert Taylor Has Died // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Country Stars Mourn Death of ‘Giant in the Music Industry’ John Wesley Ryles

November 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Andrea Reiher, Parade | Country singer and beloved Nashville session vocalist John Wesley Ryles has died.... Read More → Country Stars Mourn Death of ‘Giant in the Music Industry’ John Wesley Ryles

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