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Donna Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer, Dies at 78

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

Donna Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer, Dies at 78

November 6, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Steven J. Horowitz, Variety | Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a vocalist for the Grateful Dead during the... Read More → Donna Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer, Dies at 78

Revered Drummer Dies of Heart Failure: Jack DeJohnette Was 83 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 30, 2025| In Memoriam|

Revered Drummer Dies of Heart Failure: Jack DeJohnette Was 83 | By Samantha Whidden, Suggest | Jack... Read More → Revered Drummer Dies of Heart Failure: Jack DeJohnette Was 83 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies at age 48 as rock group mourns ‘heartbeat’ of band // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 23, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit | By Melody Rivera, The Mirror US | Sam Rivers has passed away at age 48. On... Read More → Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies at age 48 as rock group mourns ‘heartbeat’ of band // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Legendary German Music Producer Jack White Has Died Aged 85

October 23, 2025| In Memoriam|

By (eyn/ki/spot), Spot on News US | Jack White has died: The music world has lost one of its most productive... Read More → Legendary German Music Producer Jack White Has Died Aged 85

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Ace Frehley, Legendary Kiss Guitarist, Dies at 74 – Will Become Only the Third Person to Receive a Posthumous Kennedy Center Honor // Adam Bomb Adds More Info

October 23, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Andy Bercaw, Mark Sundemeier and Ace Frehley| By Marlene Lenthang, NBC News | Ace Frehley, the... Read More → Ace Frehley, Legendary Kiss Guitarist, Dies at 74 – Will Become Only the Third Person to Receive a Posthumous Kennedy Center Honor // Adam Bomb Adds More Info

Moody Blues Singer John Lodge Dies ‘unexpectedly’ // Musician D’Angelo Passed Away At 51// Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 16, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Casey Cooper-Fiske, The Independent | The Moody Blues singer and “darling husband” John Lodge has died... Read More → Moody Blues Singer John Lodge Dies ‘unexpectedly’ // Musician D’Angelo Passed Away At 51// Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Legendary Rock Drummer Thommy Price Behind Iconic ’80s Hits Dead at 68

October 16, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Isabella Torrigiani, Parade | Veteran rock drummer Thommy Price, best known for his nearly three-decade... Read More → Legendary Rock Drummer Thommy Price Behind Iconic ’80s Hits Dead at 68

Grammy-winning Music Icon Ian Freebairn-Smith has Died Aged 93 as Tributes Pour In

October 16, 2025| In Memoriam|

Story by Alexandra Bullard & Amrita Carroll, The Mirror US | Ian Freebairn-Smith has passed away at the... Read More → Grammy-winning Music Icon Ian Freebairn-Smith has Died Aged 93 as Tributes Pour In

Argentine Singer Fede Dorcaz, 29, Tragically Shot Dead in Mexico City Robbery

October 16, 2025| In Memoriam|

Story by Fran Winston & Julianna Salinas, The Mirror US | Singer and former model Fede Dorcaz tragically... Read More → Argentine Singer Fede Dorcaz, 29, Tragically Shot Dead in Mexico City Robbery

Ace Finchum former TigerTailz drummer Dead at 62 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

October 9, 2025| In Memoriam|

From Stevie Rachelle, Metal Sludge | It is with a heavy heart that we report that rock drummer Ace Finchum... Read More → Ace Finchum former TigerTailz drummer Dead at 62 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Chris Dreja, Guitarist for The Yardbirds, Dies Age 79

October 9, 2025| In Memoriam|

The Tribune Express has the story: Chris Dreja, rhythm guitarist and founding member of the influential rock... Read More → Chris Dreja, Guitarist for The Yardbirds, Dies Age 79

Ike Turner Jr., Grammy Winner and Son of Ike and Tina Turner, Dies at 67

October 9, 2025| In Memoriam|

By Kimberly Nordyke, Hollywood Reporter | Ike Turner Jr., a Grammy-winning producer who was the son of Ike... Read More → Ike Turner Jr., Grammy Winner and Son of Ike and Tina Turner, Dies at 67

Sonny Curtis, Crickets Member Who Penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Theme, Dies at 88

September 25, 2025| In Memoriam|

By AP / Billboard | Sonny Curtis, a vintage rock ‘n’ roller who wrote the raw classic “I Fought... Read More → Sonny Curtis, Crickets Member Who Penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Theme, Dies at 88

Brett James, Grammy-Award Winning Songwriter, Along With His Wife and Step-Daughter, Dies In Plane Crash,

September 25, 2025| In Memoriam|

Photo: Brett James | By Lars Brandle, Billboard | Brett James, the acclaimed songwriter who won a Grammy... Read More → Brett James, Grammy-Award Winning Songwriter, Along With His Wife and Step-Daughter, Dies In Plane Crash,

A Celebration of Susan Banes – “Susie B” – KSUT DJ – on Saturday, Sept. 27th // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

September 18, 2025| In Memoriam|

KSUT Radio, Durango, lost a beloved member of its family with the passing of Susan Banes, known to listeners... Read More → A Celebration of Susan Banes – “Susie B” – KSUT DJ – on Saturday, Sept. 27th // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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