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IN MEMORIAM: J. Geils, Longtime Leader of The J. Geils Band, Dies at 71

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IN MEMORIAM: J. Geils, Longtime Leader of The J. Geils Band, Dies at 71

April 13, 2017| In Memoriam|

Guitarist J. Geils, born John Warren Geils Jr., has reportedly died. He was 71. WCVB-TV Boston reports Geils... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: J. Geils, Longtime Leader of The J. Geils Band, Dies at 71

IN MEMORIAM: Master Chorale Singer Daniel Chaney Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 13, 2017| In Memoriam|

From Josie Quick: My heart is heavy today, although there was distance between us, Daniel was always close in... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Master Chorale Singer Daniel Chaney Passes // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: ‘Angel Baby’ Singer Dies; Classic Hit Covered by Lennon // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 6, 2017| In Memoriam|

PHOENIX (AP) — The singer of the 1960s hit “Angel Baby,” a song covered by artists such as John... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: ‘Angel Baby’ Singer Dies; Classic Hit Covered by Lennon // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Creator & Guitarist Paul O’Neill Dies at 61

April 6, 2017| In Memoriam|

Sad news to report from theatrical rock phenoms Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Paul O’Neill, who created... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Creator & Guitarist Paul O’Neill Dies at 61

IN MEMORIAM: Ex-Boston Drummer Sib Hashian Dies on Cruise Ship // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 30, 2017| In Memoriam|

Some may disagree but Boston was seminal in multiple generations of inspiring players of all... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Ex-Boston Drummer Sib Hashian Dies on Cruise Ship // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: “Inventor” of Rock & Roll – Chuck Berry Dies – Hail, Hail, Chuck Berry!

March 23, 2017| In Memoriam|

Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: “Inventor” of Rock & Roll – Chuck Berry Dies – Hail, Hail, Chuck Berry!

IN MEMORIAM: Chuck Barris, Wacky Host and Creator of ‘The Gong Show,’ Dies at 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 23, 2017| In Memoriam|

Chuck Barris, the goofball host of The Gong Show who also was the manic mastermind behind two other... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Chuck Barris, Wacky Host and Creator of ‘The Gong Show,’ Dies at 87 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Don Warden, Joni Sledge and Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 16, 2017| In Memoriam|

Don Warden (March 27, 1929 – March 11, 2017) was an American country musician and manager best known for... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Don Warden, Joni Sledge and Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 9, 2017| In Memoriam|

March 2017 7: Kamran Aziz, 85, Turkish Cypriot musician and pharmacist, pulmonary complications; Kalika... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Local Musician, Recording Engineer Steve Wiest Passes From Cancer // Leon Ware, Producer, Songwriter, and Composer // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

March 1, 2017| In Memoriam|

John Macy: So sad to see another member of our recording community taken yesterday. I have known Steve Wiest... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Local Musician, Recording Engineer Steve Wiest Passes From Cancer // Leon Ware, Producer, Songwriter, and Composer // More Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: 48 Hours Story on Stalkers – Focused on Christina Grimmie

March 1, 2017| In Memoriam|

Editor’s Foreword: Having managed bands for several years, I witnessed first-hand how people could get... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: 48 Hours Story on Stalkers – Focused on Christina Grimmie

IN MEMORIAM: Clyde Stubblefield – James Brown’s “Funky Drummer” // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 23, 2017| In Memoriam|

Clyde Stubblefield (April 18, 1943 – February 18, 2017) was an American drummer best known for his work... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Clyde Stubblefield – James Brown’s “Funky Drummer” // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Larry Coryell – American Jazz Guitarist – “Godfather of Fusion”

February 23, 2017| In Memoriam|

Larry Coryell (born Lorenz Albert Van DeLinder III; April 2, 1943 – February 19, 2017) was an American jazz... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Larry Coryell – American Jazz Guitarist – “Godfather of Fusion”

IN MEMORIAM: Al Jarreau, Grammy-winning Jazz Singer, Dead at 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 15, 2017| In Memoriam|

Alwin Lopez Jarreau (March 12, 1940 – February 12, 2017) better known by his stage name Al Jarreau, was an... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Al Jarreau, Grammy-winning Jazz Singer, Dead at 76 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: David Axelrod – American Composer and Artist – Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

February 9, 2017| In Memoriam|

David Axelrod (April 17, 1933 – February 5, 2017) was an American composer, arranger, and producer. After... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: David Axelrod – American Composer and Artist – Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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