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Neil Sedaka tragically dies aged 86 after being rushed to hospital

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

Neil Sedaka tragically dies aged 86 after being rushed to hospital

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Julianna Salinas, The Mirror US | Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka died on Friday, February 27, at... Read More → Neil Sedaka tragically dies aged 86 after being rushed to hospital

McCartney and Lennon’s Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry tragically passes away aged 84

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Geraint Llewellyn, Daily Mail | Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s former Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry... Read More → McCartney and Lennon’s Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry tragically passes away aged 84

Legendary NYC hip-hop engineer Bob Power dead at 74

March 5, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Joe Price, Complex | Music, Sneakers | Pop Culture, News | Multi-platinum record producer and legendary... Read More → Legendary NYC hip-hop engineer Bob Power dead at 74

Andrew Ranken, Drummer for The Pogues, has passed away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 26, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Alex Cooper, Happy Mag | Andrew Ranken, the steadfast drummer whose rhythms anchored the Celtic punk... Read More → Andrew Ranken, Drummer for The Pogues, has passed away // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25 // Lil Poppa memorial service ends in gunfire // More details

February 26, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly Lil Poppa, the prolific Georgia rapper who scored hits with songs like... Read More → Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25 // Lil Poppa memorial service ends in gunfire // More details

’60s Rockstar Wayne Proctor Dies After Wife Discovered Him Collapsed, Not Breathing

February 26, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Aiden Lambourne, Suggest | Wayne Proctor, a guitarist and songwriter best known for his role in the 1960s... Read More → ’60s Rockstar Wayne Proctor Dies After Wife Discovered Him Collapsed, Not Breathing

Denver’s Great Jazz Bassist and Teacher Ken Walker Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Ken Walker | Per Jeff Jenkins: As many of you are now aware, we have lost the great Ken Walker. The... Read More → Denver’s Great Jazz Bassist and Teacher Ken Walker Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Songwriter Billy Steinberg’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits: ‘Like a Virgin’ & More

February 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Gary Trust, Billboard | “The idea for that song came from personal experience,” Billy Steinberg said... Read More → Songwriter Billy Steinberg’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits: ‘Like a Virgin’ & More

Pete Finney, steel guitarist who toured with Patty Loveless and Reba McEntire, has died

February 19, 2026| In Memoriam|

From the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Facebook page: Steel guitarist Pete Finney, who died... Read More → Pete Finney, steel guitarist who toured with Patty Loveless and Reba McEntire, has died

Rock Legend Ross Friedman Reveals ALS Diagnosis and Heartfelt Message to Fans

February 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Erin Crabtree, Parade | Ross “The Boss” Friedman has revealed that he is battling ALS. The 72-year-old... Read More → Rock Legend Ross Friedman Reveals ALS Diagnosis and Heartfelt Message to Fans

Brad Arnold, Lead Singer of 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

Photo: Kate Ormsbee | By Jack Dunn, Variety | Brad Arnold, the lead singer and founding member of the... Read More → Brad Arnold, Lead Singer of 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Beloved Country Music Singer/Songwriter Don Adams Dead at 85 After Cancer Battle

February 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Brian Linder, Penn Live | Country music has lost another beloved performer. Don Adams, a singer,... Read More → Beloved Country Music Singer/Songwriter Don Adams Dead at 85 After Cancer Battle

“Immense” Cake Guitarist Greg Brown Dies

February 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Matt Cannon, Newsweek | Greg Brown, the founding guitarist and co-founder of the 90s rock band Cake, has... Read More → “Immense” Cake Guitarist Greg Brown Dies

Blondie Bassist Fred Smith Dies Aged 77 After Long Illness

February 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

By Lily Jobson, Daily Mail | Blondie bassist Fred Smith has died aged 77 after suffering a ‘long... Read More → Blondie Bassist Fred Smith Dies Aged 77 After Long Illness

Willie Nelson’s Guitar Tuner Tom Hawkins Dies After 40 Years of Tuning Trigger

February 12, 2026| In Memoriam|

By AnnaMarie Houlis, Parade | For more than four decades, Willie Nelson’s faithful guitar tuner,... Read More → Willie Nelson’s Guitar Tuner Tom Hawkins Dies After 40 Years of Tuning Trigger

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