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IN MEMORIAM: Prince’s Former Drummer John Blackwell Jr. Dies // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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IN MEMORIAM: Prince’s Former Drummer John Blackwell Jr. Dies // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

July 6, 2017| In Memoriam|

John Blackwell Jr., a drummer best known for his work with Prince, has died at the age of 43. His wife... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Prince’s Former Drummer John Blackwell Jr. Dies // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Gary DeCarlo of the band Steam // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 29, 2017| In Memoriam|

Steam was a pop-rock music group best known for the 1969 number one hit song “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Gary DeCarlo of the band Steam // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Rapper Prodigy // Dale Armstrong (Hiccups) // Tony Funches // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 22, 2017| In Memoriam|

From Jerry McKim on Facebook, 6/21/17: We lost a very good friend today Tony Funches. He was a big brother, a... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Rapper Prodigy // Dale Armstrong (Hiccups) // Tony Funches // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Memorial Service to be Planned for Stacey Lees // America’s Got Talent Contestant Brandon Rogers Dies // Norro Wilson Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 15, 2017| In Memoriam|

The Blues Community lost another wonderful person and fan last week. Stacy wasn’t a performer or... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Memorial Service to be Planned for Stacey Lees // America’s Got Talent Contestant Brandon Rogers Dies // Norro Wilson Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths… June 2017

June 8, 2017| In Memoriam|

6: Vin Garbutt, 69, British folk singer (When the Tide Turns, Bandalised, Word of Mouth), complications from... Read More → Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths… June 2017

IN MEMORIAM: Memorial Planned for Stacy Lees // Remembering 22-Year-Old Music Prodigy Kyle McQueen of Ancient Elk // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 8, 2017| In Memoriam|

The Blues Community lost another wonderful person and fan last week. Stacy wasn’t a performer or... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Memorial Planned for Stacy Lees // Remembering 22-Year-Old Music Prodigy Kyle McQueen of Ancient Elk // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Gregg Allman – American Musician, Singer, Keyboardist and Songwriter // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

June 1, 2017| In Memoriam|

Gregory LeNoir “Gregg” Allman (December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017) was an American musician,... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Gregg Allman – American Musician, Singer, Keyboardist and Songwriter // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Kenny Cordray – co-Writer of ZZ Top’s Francine // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 25, 2017| In Memoriam|

Kenneth Cordray (July 21, 1954 – May 21, 2017) was an American instrumental guitarist and songwriter, who... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Kenny Cordray – co-Writer of ZZ Top’s Francine // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS: For Jason Baker and His Family // Loretta Lynn Starting Rehabilitation After Stroke

May 18, 2017| In Memoriam|

Our sincerest condolences go out to Jason Baker and his family in the loss of their son, brother, and... Read More → THOUGHTS & PRAYERS: For Jason Baker and His Family // Loretta Lynn Starting Rehabilitation After Stroke

IN MEMORIAM: John Catt, Founder of Blue Star Connection and the Grand County Blues Society, Dies

May 18, 2017| In Memoriam|

John Catt (August 16, 1949 ~ May 15, 2017). With great sadness we learned on Monday, May 15, 2017 that our... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: John Catt, Founder of Blue Star Connection and the Grand County Blues Society, Dies

IN MEMORIAM: Nick & Aaron Carter’s Dad Dead at 65 // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 18, 2017| In Memoriam|

Sources connected to the family tell us Bob Carter died Tuesday night in Florida. He was 65, and right now... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Nick & Aaron Carter’s Dad Dead at 65 // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Christopher Boykin of Rob & Big // Jazz Saxophonist Dave Pell // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 11, 2017| In Memoriam|

Christopher “Big Black” Boykin (January 13, 1972 – May 9, 2017) was an American entertainer and... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Christopher Boykin of Rob & Big // Jazz Saxophonist Dave Pell // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Cuba Gooding Sr., ‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ Singer & Dad to Oscar-Winning Actor, Dies at 72: Report

April 24, 2017| In Memoriam|

Cuba Gooding, Sr., lead singer for the 1970s soul group The Main Ingredient and father to Oscar-winning actor... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Cuba Gooding Sr., ‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ Singer & Dad to Oscar-Winning Actor, Dies at 72: Report

IN MEMORIAM: Master Accordionist Dick Contino Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 24, 2017| In Memoriam|

Dick Contino (January 17, 1930 – April 19, 2017) was an American accordionist and singer. Contino was born... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Master Accordionist Dick Contino Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Award Winning Guitarist Allan Holdsworth Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 20, 2017| In Memoriam|

From Danny Masters Gorklo on Fb, 4/16/17: I’m so very sad that perhaps the greatest electric guitarist... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Award Winning Guitarist Allan Holdsworth Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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