By Emma Clarke, Fashion Glamp | Slide show: The music world is mourning the loss of Drew Zingg, a profoundly gifted guitarist whose masterful touch graced the stages and recordings of legendary acts such as Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs. Known for his versatility across rock, blues, soul, and jazz, Drew recently passed away in San Francisco at the age of 68. While the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, his family shared the heartbreaking news on social media, instantly sending waves of sorrow through the music community and his fans worldwide.
In a poignant statement, the Zingg family—including his wife Katerina, son Levon, and brothers Peter and Chris—expressed their deep grief. They honored Drew’s lifelong dedication to music, noting his unique gift, encyclopedic knowledge, and passion for American music. As both a brilliant guitarist and arranger, Drew collaborated with numerous artists he regarded as mentors, friends, and colleagues, bringing joy to audiences large and small.
The family remembered his distinctive “ringing sound” and his gentle, uplifting spirit both on and off stage. Beyond his professional accomplishments, they described Drew as an amazing father and a tremendous source of love and support to his family. The tribute concluded with a heartfelt acknowledgment of their pain and the profound loss they are navigating.
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Read the rest of the story here – photos do not represent Mr. Zingg
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/drew-zingg-acclaimed-guitarist-for-steely-dan-and-boz-scaggs-dead-at-68/
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OTHER NOTABLE MUSICIANS’ DEATHS
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July 2025
9: Ihor Poklad, 83, Ukrainian composer.
7: Mosie Burks, 92, American gospel singer (Mississippi Mass Choir).
6: Ossi Huber, 70, Austrian singer-songwriter, musician and author; Antti Tammilehto, 70, Finnish bassist (The Boys, Juice Leskinen); Helena Tattermuschová, 92, Czech operatic soprano (National Theatre (Prague)).
4: Luís Jardim, 75, Portuguese percussionist; Kevin Riddles, 68, British bassist and keyboardist (Angel Witch, Tytan); Young Noble, 47, American rapper (Outlawz), suicide by gunshot. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Noble
3: Dany Lademacher, 75, Belgian guitarist (Herman Brood and his Wild Romance, Vitesse, The Radios); Mickey MacConnell, 77–78, Irish musician and songwriter.
2: Verka Siderova, 99, Bulgarian folk singer.
1: Brendan Berg, 42, Canadian bassist and vocalist (Royal Canoe), traffic collision; Hamdan ATT, 79, Indonesian dangdut singer; Jimmy Swaggart, 90, American evangelist, founder of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, singer/songwriter/musician of gospel music, complications from cardiac arrest.