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IN MEMORIAM: Music Industry Mainstay Knox Phillips Dies in Memphis

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IN MEMORIAM: Music Industry Mainstay Knox Phillips Dies in Memphis

April 16, 2020| In Memoriam|

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press | Knox Phillips, the son of renowned music producer Sam Phillips and an... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Music Industry Mainstay Knox Phillips Dies in Memphis

IN MEMORIAM: John Prine’s Colorado Friends Pay Him Tribute

April 9, 2020| In Memoriam|

From John Prine (on writing an award-winning, long lasting song) “You just sit and look around you. You... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: John Prine’s Colorado Friends Pay Him Tribute

IN MEMORIAM: COVID-19 Claims the Lives of Three Jazz Greats: Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Wallace Roney, and Bucky Pizzarelli // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

April 9, 2020| In Memoriam|

By Alex Fox, smithsonianmag.com | Trumpeter Wallace Roney died Tuesday in New Jersey, pianist and educator... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: COVID-19 Claims the Lives of Three Jazz Greats: Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Wallace Roney, and Bucky Pizzarelli // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

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IN MEMORIAM: ‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ Singer Bill Withers Dies at 81

April 9, 2020| In Memoriam|

From Gil Asakawa on Fb, 4/03/20: RIP Bill Withers — the soul singer and songwriter died March 30 of... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: ‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ Singer Bill Withers Dies at 81

IN MEMORIAM: Hal Willner, Longtime ‘SNL’ Staffer and Music Producer, Dies at 64

April 9, 2020| In Memoriam|

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN | Generations of “Saturday Night Live” talent are paying tribute to Hal... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Hal Willner, Longtime ‘SNL’ Staffer and Music Producer, Dies at 64

IN MEMORIAM: Local Artists Lance Teller, John Ragsdale, Dan Gamble // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

April 2, 2020| In Memoriam|

Michael St. James: If any of you remember Lance Teller from back in the day, he was a damn good singer and... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Local Artists Lance Teller, John Ragsdale, Dan Gamble // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Songwriter Alan Merrill Dies of Coronavirus; Joan Jett Mourns

April 2, 2020| In Memoriam|

By Bryan Alexander, USA Today | Alan Merrill, who penned the anthem “I Love Rock ‘N’... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Songwriter Alan Merrill Dies of Coronavirus; Joan Jett Mourns

IN MEMORIAM: Country Artist Joe Diffie Dies from COVID-19

April 2, 2020| In Memoriam|

By Rebekah Pewitt, WTVF | Grammy-winning country music artist Joe Diffie died due to complications of... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Country Artist Joe Diffie Dies from COVID-19

IN MEMORIAM: Freddy Rodriguez, Sr. of El Chapultepec – RIP // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

March 26, 2020| In Memoriam|

Denver’s mainstay of the jazz saxophone passed away at the age of 89 due to complications from the... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Freddy Rodriguez, Sr. of El Chapultepec – RIP // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Manu Dibango: African Saxophone Legend Dies of Covid-19

March 26, 2020| In Memoriam|

The African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus. Dibango – best... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Manu Dibango: African Saxophone Legend Dies of Covid-19

IN MEMORIAM: Bill Rieflin, Drummer for King Crimson, Ministry, R.E.M., Dies at 59

March 26, 2020| In Memoriam|

Editor’s note: What struck me bad was the number of these musicians who died from COVID-19. If you think it... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Bill Rieflin, Drummer for King Crimson, Ministry, R.E.M., Dies at 59

IN MEMORIAM: Jason Rainey, Guitarist for Sacred Reich, Dies // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

March 19, 2020| In Memoriam|

Sacred Reich is an American thrash metal band based in Phoenix, Arizona, that was formed in 1985. After... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Jason Rainey, Guitarist for Sacred Reich, Dies // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Country Singer/Songwriter Jim Owen // Barbara Martin – Original Supremes Member // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

March 12, 2020| In Memoriam|

Owen was born in Robards, Kentucky. When he was eight years old, he saw Hank Williams Sr sing and from that... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Country Singer/Songwriter Jim Owen // Barbara Martin – Original Supremes Member // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Mike Somerville of Head East // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

March 5, 2020| In Memoriam|

Former Head East guitarist Mike Somerville died after a period of illness, his ex colleagues announced. His... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Mike Somerville of Head East // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: T A Kaliyamurthy // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

February 27, 2020| In Memoriam|

* Kalaimamani Thiruvalaputhur T A Kaliyamurthy (October 22, 1948 – February 19, 2020) was a noted Thavil... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: T A Kaliyamurthy // Other Notable Musicians Deaths

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