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IN MEMORIAM: Rick Hall – Record Producer, Songwriter – Muscle Shoals Music // Robert Mann – Founding Member of the Julliard String Quartet

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

IN MEMORIAM: Rick Hall – Record Producer, Songwriter – Muscle Shoals Music // Robert Mann – Founding Member of the Julliard String Quartet

January 4, 2018| In Memoriam|

Roe Erister “Rick” Hall (January 31, 1932 – January 2, 2018) was an American record producer,... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Rick Hall – Record Producer, Songwriter – Muscle Shoals Music // Robert Mann – Founding Member of the Julliard String Quartet

IN MEMORIAM: Keely Smith – “That Old Black Magic” – Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 21, 2017| In Memoriam|

Dorothy Jacqueline Keely (March 9, 1928, Norfolk, Virginia – December 16, 2017, Palm Springs, California),... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Keely Smith – “That Old Black Magic” – Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Kim Jong-hyun, a/k/a Jonghyun, South Korean Singer/Songwriter/Dancer of Boy Band Shinee

December 21, 2017| In Memoriam|

Kim Jong-hyun (April 8, 1990 – December 18, 2017), better known mononymously as Jonghyun, was a South... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Kim Jong-hyun, a/k/a Jonghyun, South Korean Singer/Songwriter/Dancer of Boy Band Shinee

IN MEMORIAM: Brilliant Pianist Billy Wallace Passes // Pete Martinez Passes from Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 14, 2017| In Memoriam|

From Ellyn Rucker on Facebook: Oour brillian pianist and friend, Billy Wallace, passed away last night. Will... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Brilliant Pianist Billy Wallace Passes // Pete Martinez Passes from Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: The Lovable Gomer Pyle – Jim Nabors Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

December 7, 2017| In Memoriam|

James Thurston Nabors (June 12, 1930 – November 30, 2017) was an American actor, singer, and comedian.... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: The Lovable Gomer Pyle – Jim Nabors Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Rock icon Johnny Hallyday, Known as French Elvis, Dies at 74

December 7, 2017| In Memoriam|

PARIS (AP) — Johnny Hallyday, France’s biggest rock star for more than half a century and an icon who... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Rock icon Johnny Hallyday, Known as French Elvis, Dies at 74

IN MEMORIAM: David Cassidy of The Partridge Family // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 30, 2017| In Memoriam|

David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: David Cassidy of The Partridge Family // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Della Reese, ‘Touched by an Angel’ Star and R&B Singer, Dies at 86 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 20, 2017| In Memoriam|

Della Reese, who segued from pop and jazz singing stardom in the ‘50s and ‘60s to a long career as a... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Della Reese, ‘Touched by an Angel’ Star and R&B Singer, Dies at 86 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: AC/DC Founder and Guitarist Malcolm Young Dead at 64

November 20, 2017| In Memoriam|

“Today it is with deep heartfelt sadness that AC/DC has to announce the passing of Malcolm... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: AC/DC Founder and Guitarist Malcolm Young Dead at 64

IN MEMORIAM: Longtime Country Singer, Songwriter Mel Tillis Dies // Tenor Saxophonist Mel Martin Passes

November 20, 2017| In Memoriam|

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers,... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Longtime Country Singer, Songwriter Mel Tillis Dies // Tenor Saxophonist Mel Martin Passes

IN MEMORIAM: Awesome Local Drummer Tony Garcia Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 16, 2017| In Memoriam|

From Annette VQ on Facebook, 11/13/17: Last night we lost a wonderful friend and drummer, Tony Garcia. You... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Awesome Local Drummer Tony Garcia Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Famed Bodyguard Tony Funches Passes

November 16, 2017| In Memoriam|

From Kenny Hurst on Facebook, 11/13/17: Wow. I just learned that my Dear Friend Tony Funches passed back on... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Famed Bodyguard Tony Funches Passes

IN MEMORIAM: Former FAITH NO MORE singer Chuck Mosley has died at the age of 57.

November 16, 2017| In Memoriam|

His family has issued the following statement: “After a long period of sobriety, Charles Henry Mosley... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Former FAITH NO MORE singer Chuck Mosley has died at the age of 57.

IN MEMORIAM: Rock Drummer Pentti “Whitey” Glan of Alice Cooper Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

November 9, 2017| In Memoriam|

Pentti “Whitey” Glan (July 8, 1946 – November 7, 2017) was a Finnish rock drummer, best known... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Rock Drummer Pentti “Whitey” Glan of Alice Cooper Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths – October/November 2017

November 2, 2017| In Memoriam|

November 1: Katie Lee, 98, American folk singer. October 30: Theo Bophela, 86, South African jazz musician,... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths – October/November 2017

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