Hiroshi Morie, a/k/a Heath, Bassist for Heavy Metal Band X Japan // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Photo: Heath | Hiroshi Morie (January 22, 1968 – October 2023), known exclusively by his stage name Heath,... Read More → Hiroshi Morie, a/k/a Heath, Bassist for Heavy Metal Band X Japan // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Steve Riley, Drummer for Keel, W.A.S.P., L.A. Guns, Dies From Pneumonia // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Steve Riley (January 22, 1956 – October 24, 2023) was an American rock drummer, best known for his work... Read More → Steve Riley, Drummer for Keel, W.A.S.P., L.A. Guns, Dies From Pneumonia // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Jazz Pianist Carla Bley Passes from Brain Cancer at Age 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Carla Bley, a luminary in the realm of jazz, has passed away at the age of 87 due to complications from brain... Read More → Jazz Pianist Carla Bley Passes from Brain Cancer at Age 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Lee Eliot Berk, President of the Berklee College of Music, Dies

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Lee Eliot Berk, 81 (1942 – October 22, 2023) was an American academic who was President and namesake of the... Read More → Lee Eliot Berk, President of the Berklee College of Music, Dies

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The 45 King, a/k/a Mark Howard James, American Hip-Hop Producer, Dies

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Mark Howard James (October 16, 1961 – October 19, 2023), professionally known as The 45 King and also known... Read More → The 45 King, a/k/a Mark Howard James, American Hip-Hop Producer, Dies

Dusty Street, Pioneering Female Disc Jockey for KROQ-FM, Dies

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Photo: Dusty Street | By Troy Smith, Rare.us | Dusty Street, a female pioneering disc jockey who worked at... Read More → Dusty Street, Pioneering Female Disc Jockey for KROQ-FM, Dies

Rudolph “Rudy” Isley of THE Isley Brothers Dies Aged 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Rudolph “Rudy” Bernard Isley (April 1, 1939 – October 11, 2023) was an American... Read More → Rudolph “Rudy” Isley of THE Isley Brothers Dies Aged 84 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Dwight Twilley, Singer/Songwriter, Passes

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Dwight Twilley (June 6, 1951 – October 18, 2023) was an American pop/rock singer and songwriter, best known... Read More → Dwight Twilley, Singer/Songwriter, Passes

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Buck Trent, Inventor of the Electric Banjo, Hee-Haw Regular, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Charles Wilburn “Buck” Trent (February 17, 1938 – October 9, 2023) was an American country... Read More → Buck Trent, Inventor of the Electric Banjo, Hee-Haw Regular, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Russell Batiste, Jr., Drummer for the funky Meters, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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David Russell Batiste, Jr. (December 12, 1965 – September 30, 2023) was an American drummer based in New... Read More → Russell Batiste, Jr., Drummer for the funky Meters, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Katherine Anderson-Schaffner, “Please Mr. Postman”, Passes

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Katherine Anderson-Schaffner, a founding member of the Marvelettes, has reportedly died at the age of 79. The... Read More → Katherine Anderson-Schaffner, “Please Mr. Postman”, Passes

Nashawn Breedlove, Rapper Who Dueled Eminem in ‘8 Mile,’ Dies at 46

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Photo: Nashawn Bredlove & Eminem | By Eduardo Medina, NY Times | Nashawn Breedlove, the actor who... Read More → Nashawn Breedlove, Rapper Who Dueled Eminem in ‘8 Mile,’ Dies at 46

David McCallum, Fine Actor and Classical Musician, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Photo: David McCallum | By The Associated Press | Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the... Read More → David McCallum, Fine Actor and Classical Musician, Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Barry Olivier, Music Teacher, and Terry Kirkland, of The Association, Pass

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Photo: Barry Olivier | From Wikipedia: Barry Olivier grew up living in the San Francisco Bay Area cities of... Read More → Barry Olivier, Music Teacher, and Terry Kirkland, of The Association, Pass

Roger Whittaker (The Last Farewell and Durham Town) Passes

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By Telegraph Obituaries | Roger Whittaker seemed to defy pop music’s laws of gravity in January 1970 when... Read More → Roger Whittaker (The Last Farewell and Durham Town) Passes

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