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Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler Dies in Car Crash at 71

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

Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler Dies in Car Crash at 71

May 29, 2025| In Memoriam|

By LoveBScott | Michael Sumler, a longtime member of the legendary funk and R&B group Kool & the... Read More → Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler Dies in Car Crash at 71

Sacha Jenkins, Noted Filmmaker and Journalist, Passes Away at 54 From Multiple System Atrophy

May 29, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Panama Jackson, The Grio | Sacha Jenkins’ family shared a heartfelt and emotional recounting of his... Read More → Sacha Jenkins, Noted Filmmaker and Journalist, Passes Away at 54 From Multiple System Atrophy

Simon House, Sideman for Hawkwind and David Bowie, Dead at 76

May 29, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Corey Irwin, Ultimate Classic Rock | Simon House, the former keyboardist for Hawkwind and violinist... Read More → Simon House, Sideman for Hawkwind and David Bowie, Dead at 76

Brian Avnet, Longtime Artist Manager and Music Executive, Dies at 82

May 29, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Mike Barnes, Hollywood Reporter | Brian Avnet, the respected personal manager and music executive who... Read More → Brian Avnet, Longtime Artist Manager and Music Executive, Dies at 82

Beloved Colorado Chanteuse Diana Castro Passes at Age 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 22, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Diana Castro | Our thanks to Chris Daniels for alerting us to Ms. Castro’s passing. Memorial... Read More → Beloved Colorado Chanteuse Diana Castro Passes at Age 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Charles Louis Strouse, Writer of “Tomorrow” and “Those Were the Days”, Dies Aged 96

May 22, 2025| In Memoriam|

Charles Louis Strouse (June 7, 1928 – May 15, 2025) was an American composer and lyricist best known for... Read More → Charles Louis Strouse, Writer of “Tomorrow” and “Those Were the Days”, Dies Aged 96

Indianapolis Colts’ Music-loving Owner Jim Irsay Dies at Age 65

May 22, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Michael Marot, Associated Press | Jim Irsay started his football career as a ball boy. He finished it as a... Read More → Indianapolis Colts’ Music-loving Owner Jim Irsay Dies at Age 65

George Strait Mourns Passing of Johnny Rodriguez, 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 15, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Jason Brow, Parade | Without Johnny Rodriguez, would there be a George Strait? George certainly... Read More → George Strait Mourns Passing of Johnny Rodriguez, 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Lulu Roman, Popular ‘Hee Haw’ Comedian and Gospel Singer, Dies at 78

May 15, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Mike Barnes, Hollywood Reporter | Lulu Roman, the brash Hee Haw comedian and gospel singer who delighted... Read More → Lulu Roman, Popular ‘Hee Haw’ Comedian and Gospel Singer, Dies at 78

The Loss of Jill Sobule is More Immense Than What You Saw on the Surface // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 8, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Jill Sobule (Gord’s Gold) | By Jem Aswad, Variety | Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter of... Read More → The Loss of Jill Sobule is More Immense Than What You Saw on the Surface // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Local Drummer Mike Wall Passes; Marty Jones Offers a Very Heart-felt Tribute

May 8, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Mike Wall & Marty Jones | Marty Jones: My longtime stickman, the great Michael E. Wall, has died.... Read More → Local Drummer Mike Wall Passes; Marty Jones Offers a Very Heart-felt Tribute

New Orleans Band Leader, Educator and Military Veteran Paul Batiste Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

May 1, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Paul Batiste | By Rob Masson, Ken Daley, WVUE New Orleans | Longtime New Orleans-area musician, band... Read More → New Orleans Band Leader, Educator and Military Veteran Paul Batiste Dies at 74 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

David Briggs, Original Member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, Passes at 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

April 24, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: David Briggs | Kathy Mattea via COMBO member Larry Thompson: Today, in my in box, was a note about the... Read More → David Briggs, Original Member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, Passes at 73 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Roy Thomas Baker, Hitmaking Producer Behind Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Dead at 78

April 24, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone | Roy Thomas Baker, the journeyman rock producer who was behind the boards on... Read More → Roy Thomas Baker, Hitmaking Producer Behind Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Dead at 78

Mac Gayden, Nashville Guitarist and Songwriter, Dead at 83

April 24, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Chris Benson, UPI | Mac Gayden, the man hailed as the bridge between Nashville’s country, R&B... Read More → Mac Gayden, Nashville Guitarist and Songwriter, Dead at 83

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