Musicians and singers who died in 2024

Musicians who died in 2024: 213

March 2024 (81)

[31 Mar 2024] Norah Lee (American vocalist for The Stuart Sisters Trio, Chuck Wagon Gang), 76 The Oak Ridge Boys mourn the loss of Norah Lee Allen, wife of lead singer Duane Allen, who passed at 7:28 am CT Sunday morning, March 31st, after battling an extended illness. Norah Lee was 76 years old. … via 2911.us

[30 Mar 2024] Vanhlupuii (Indian Mizo vocalist), 77, kidney disease Mizoram lost one of its famous and favourite singers, Vanlalhlupuii on Saturday. She passed away due to terminal kidney disease. … via indiatodayne

[29 Mar 2024] Gerry Conway (English drummer and percussionist for Jethro Tull), 76, motor neurone disease It is with great sadness that Fairport Convention announces the death of Gerry Conway, our dear friend and former drummer. Gerry died at the age of 76 on Friday 29 March after a period of illness. … via fairportconvention

[28 Mar 2024] Mark Spiro (American songwriter and record producer), 67, lung cancer The sad news of the passing of Mark Spiro, the famous American songwriter represented by millions of records sold all over the world, comes to the newsroom. Spiro had delivered songs to artists such as Cheap Trick, John Waite, Heart, Bad English, Lita Ford, Giant, Julian Lennon, Lila McCann and Laura Branigan, just to name a few, also releasing different solo material. … via melodicrock

[28 Mar 2024] Marian Zazeela (American visual and musical artist), 83 Marian Zazeela, an artist whose abstract drawings and light installations envisioned dream states, died at her home in New York at 83 on Thursday. The MELA Foundation, an organization she cofounded with her partner, the artist La Monte Young, announced her passing on Friday, saying she died of natural causes while sleeping. … via artnews

[27 Mar 2024] Nigel Brooks (English composer, arranger and conductor), 97 Tributes have poured in for talented professional singer, performer, composer and mentor to hundreds of young stars, Nigel Brooks BEM, who passed away this month at the age of 97. … via northdevongazette

[27 Mar 2024] La Castou (Swiss actress, singer, and dancer), 75 Actress La Castou died on 27 March. The woman who had lived in Denens (VD) for several years was 75 years old. From her real name Catherine Burkhardt, the Jurassian by birth was also known for her talents as a dancer and singer. … via lematin

[26 Mar 2024] Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi (Sri Lankan singer), 76 Veteran Sri Lankan singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passed away on Tuesday morning (March 26). He was aged 76 at the time of his demise. … via adaderana

[26 Mar 2024] Slađana Milošević (Serbian singer, songwriter and record producer), 68, Sjögren syndrome This is the first sign of a rare disease that Slađana Milošević fought with for two years. Symptoms of Sjegren's syndrome, a disease from which Slađana Milošević suffered … via story

[26 Mar 2024] George Nicolescu (Romanian musician), 74 Singer George Nicolescu died at the age of 74. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the artist Andrei Păunescu, stating that the soloist's family allowed him to make the information public. And Ionel Tudor and the Association of the Blind from Romania confirmed the death, according to Agerpres and News.ro. … via hotnews

[25 Mar 2024] Maurice El Médiouni (Algerian pianist, singer, and composer), 95 Yesterday (March 25, 2024) the world of music lost a true pioneer. The great Jewish-Algerian pianist Maurice El Mediouni, who has performed at BAC multiple times over the years, has died, at the age of 95. … via bac

[25 Mar 2024] Humphrey Campbell (Surinamese-Dutch singer), 66, cancer Singer Humphrey Campbell has died from cancer. He died ‘quite and pain-free’ at the age of 66, his family and management have informed the ANP. His family previously announced that Campbell was seriously ill. He has made his body available to science. That's why there's no trip. … via ad

[24 Mar 2024] Vincent Bonham (American singer for Raydio), 67 We are saddened to report the passing of Vincent Bonham, a talented singer who was an original member of the 70s R&B group Raydio. His death was announced by Raydio today in a social media post. Bonham was a talented musician who could play keyboards, guitar, bass, percussion and horns. His vocals can also be heard fronting the Raydio song “You Need This (To Satisfy That).” … via soultracks

[24 Mar 2024] Def Rhymz (Surinamese-Dutch rapper), 53, heart failure Rapper Def Rhymz passed away last night due to heart failure. Dennis Bouman, as the artist was officially called, was 53 years old. The singer lived in Houten and died in the hospital in Utrecht in the presence of friends and family. … via rtvutrecht

[24 Mar 2024] Péter Eötvös (Hungarian composer, conductor and teacher), 80 Composer Péter Eötvös has died The composer was 80 years old. Péter Eötvös, a two-time Kossuth Prize-winning composer, conductor, music educator, outstanding figure of Hungarian and international contemporary music has passed away at the beginning of the year, the family told MTI on Sunday. … via magyarnarancs

[24 Mar 2024] Dennis Schiavon (British musician for The Rezillos), 63, lung disease Dennis Schiavon, who was known for performing in punk band The Revillos, died of a chronic lung disease, aged 63. … via ledburyreporter

[23 Mar 2024] Maurizio Pollini (Italian pianist), 82 This morning Maurizio Pollini died, the Milanese pianist was 82 years old, the burning room will be held at the Teatro alla Scala. … via giornaledellamusica

[21 Mar 2024] Laurens van Rooyen (Dutch pianist and composer), 88 Pianist and composer Laurens van Rooyen dies at 88 years in Breukelen on Thursday at the age of 88. … via destentor

[21 Mar 2024] Omer Detz (עומר דץ)(Israeli singer for HaKokhav HaBa), 30, epileptic seizure Singer Omer Datz, son of Orna and Moshe, passed away today (Thursday) at the age of 30. He was pronounced dead at his home in Givatayim. Datz broke out in the first season of "The Next Star" as one of its most prominent participants, and in recent years has produced several singles. … via israelhayom

[20 Mar 2024] Faramarz Aslani (Iranian singer, guitarist and music producer), 79, cancer Marjan Aslani, Faramarz Aslani's wife, has announced the death of the singer and songwriter from cancer on the evening of March 21, 1403, at the age of 79. … via bbc

[20 Mar 2024] Gene Elders (American fiddler for Ace in the Hole Band), 80 Our Ace In the Hole treasured band member Gene Elders passed away yesterday afternoon shortly after we lost Erv. All of our prayers go out to both families. Me and the band won’t ever be the same without our brother Gene. We loved him so much. … via southernliving

[19 Mar 2024] Greg Lee (American singer for Hepcat), 53, brain aneurysm Greg Lee, co-vocalist of California ska veterans Hepcat, has sadly and unexpectedly passed away. He was 53. … via brooklynvegan

[18 Mar 2024] Jimmy Hastings (British musician for Caravan), 85 Jimmy Hastings, horn player, a key name in the Canterbury scene at the turn of the Sixties and Seventies, has died. He was 85 years old. … via ondarock

[18 Mar 2024] Kevin Toney (American composer and jazz pianist for The Blackbyrds), 70, cancer The news from the family of Kevin Toney this morning hit us like a ton of bricks: After a brief battle with cancer, our beloved Kevin Toney peacefully transitioned on Monday March 18th, 2024. We want to thank our village for their prayers, love, and support over the last few months. The family requests privacy during this time. … via soultracks

[18 Mar 2024] Khalid (Bangladeshi singer), 60, heart attack Renowned band singer Khalid passed away at a private hospital in the capital on Monday evening due to a heart attack. He was 60. … via dhakatribune

[18 Mar 2024] Chavelita Pinzón (Panamanian folklorist and singer), 93 With great sadness, the death of Professor Cecilia "Chavelita" Pinzón, a lady who left many traces for her teachings and love of our folklore, was very saddened. … via critica

[17 Mar 2024] Cola Boyy (American musician), 34 The Oxnard, CA musician Matthew Urango, who released music as Cola Boyy, has died at 34. … via stereogum

[17 Mar 2024] Sandra Crouch (American gospel singer and minister), 81 Sandra Crouch, Grammy-winning gospel artist, preacher, and the twin sister of late gospel great Andraé Crouch, has passed away at the age of 81. … via getuperica

[17 Mar 2024] Mile Agatonović (Serbian singer), 75 Famous Serbian folk music singer Mile Agatonovic Aga, died on March 17 in Toronto at the age of 75, "Novosti" has learned. … via novosti

[17 Mar 2024] Steve Harley (English songwriter, producer, and musician for Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel), 73, cancer Musician Steve Harley has died of cancer, aged 73. The singer, who performed as part of Cockney Rebel, was touring up until January but was forced to cancel dates last month after being diagnosed with cancer. … via independent

[16 Mar 2024] Ernest Bryll (Polish poet, journalist and lyricist), 89 Ernest Bryll, a famous poet and prose writer, playwright and film critic, has died. Information about his death was provided by the Association of Polish Writers. He was 89 years old. … via polsatnews

[16 Mar 2024] Sylvain Augier (French radio and television presenter), 68 The former television presenter, Sylvain Augier, died on Saturday, March 16 at the age of 68, at his home in Sommières (Gard). He was known for presenting "Faut pas rêver" and "La Carte aux trésors" on France 3. … via lefigaro

[15 Mar 2024] Hans Blum (German singer-songwriter), 95 The pop singer and composer Henry Valentino (Im Wagen Vor Mir - "In the car before me") is dead. The musician, who was called Hans Blum, died on Friday at the age of 95, as his record company told the German Press Agency. … via bunte

[14 Mar 2024] Angela McCluskey (Scottish songwriter and singer for Wild Colonials), 64 Singer songwriter Angela McCluskey has died aged 64. The Wild Colonials star, whose music has appeared in Grey’s Anatomy as well as films like Rachel Getting Married and The Beat That My Heart Skipped, had a career spanning over 30 years. … via metro

[14 Mar 2024] Jean-Pierre Marty (French pianist and conductor), 91 The pianist and conductor Jean-Pierre Marty died on 14 March at the age of 91. A student of Alfred Cortot and Julius Katchen for the piano, he also studied writing and composition with Nadia Boulanger. … via resmusica

[14 Mar 2024] Byron Janis (American classical pianist), 95 Byron Janis, the celebrated classical pianist who studied with Vladimir Horowitz, recorded previously unknown Chopin waltzes from manuscripts he unearthed and became a cultural hero in the U.S. after performing in the Soviet Union during the Cold War, has died. He was 95. … via hollywoodreporter

[14 Mar 2024] Frank Darcel (French guitarist for Marquis de Sade), 65 Frank Darcel, co-founder of the group Marquis de Sade, is dead. Born in Côtes-d'Armor, the director and guitarist co-founded the cult French post-punk band in 1977 and collaborated with Etienne Daho. … via lemonde

[14 Mar 2024] Lamara Chkonia (Georgian operatic soprano), 93 Opera singer and people's artist of the USSR Lamara Chkia died at the 94th year of life. This was reported by her daughter Eteri on his Facebook page. … via tass

[13 Mar 2024] Dick Allix (British drummer for Vanity Fare), 78 The Professional Darts Corporation is deeply saddened to learn that Dick Allix, one of the organisation's founders, passed away on Wednesday morning. … via pdc

[13 Mar 2024] John Blunt (British drummer for The Searchers) I was saddened to learn today of the passing of John Blunt who joined The Searchers as replacement drummer after Chris Curtis left the band in February 1966. … via mikependersearchers

[13 Mar 2024] Sylvain Luc (French jazz guitarist), 58 Tribute to Sylvain Luc. Sudden death of guitarist Sylvain Luc on March 13. Born in 1965 in Bayonne,Sylvain LucDiscovered the guitar at the age of four, then the violin and studied the cello for 10 years at the Bayonne Conservatoire. … via radiofrance

[13 Mar 2024] Aribert Reimann (German pianist, accompanist, and composer for Lear), 88 … via radiofrance

[13 Mar 2024] Sadi Mohammad (Bangladeshi singer and composer), 70 A legendary Rabindra Sangeet singer Sadi Mohammad passed away on Wednesday evening. He was 70. … via dhakatribune

[12 Mar 2024] Russ Wilson (Canadian bass guitarist for Junkhouse), 62 Russell Wilson, the bass player for the iconic Hamilton rock band Junkhouse, has died in his home at the age of 62. … via chch

[12 Mar 2024] Michael Knott (American singer-songwriter for Lifesavers Underground), 61 Michael Knott, who changed the course of Christian rock, dies at 61. An entire industry wouldn't exist without him, yet few know his name. Michael Knott, a brash and brilliant pioneer of the alternative Christian rock scene who challenged the faithful to examine their faults and hypocrisies, died Tuesday. … via npr

[12 Mar 2024] James Whitbourn (British composer and conductor), 60, cancer The British composer, conductor and producer James Whitbourn has died, aged 60, his family has confirmed. James passed away peacefully at his home in Kent on 12th March, following a cancer diagnosis. … via wisemusicclassical

[11 Mar 2024] Boss (American rapper), 54, kidney failure Detroit rapper and the first female artist signed to Def Jam West Bo$$ — perhaps best known for her 1993 single “I Don’t Give a F###”—has died according to a post from Bun B. … via allhiphop

[11 Mar 2024] Pete Rodriguez (American pianist and bandleader), 89 Pete Rodriguez was a great American pianist who was born in the Bronx in 1932, and died the night before 11 March 2024 at the age of 92. … via caracol

[11 Mar 2024] Eric Carmen (American singer, songwriter, and musician for Raspberries), 74 Eric Carmen, who became an icon of early ’70s power pop as the frontman of the Raspberries before achieving solo success with hits like “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died at age 74. … via variety

[10 Mar 2024] T. M. Stevens (American bass guitarist for The Pretenders), 72, dementia Another bass great has left us. T.M. Stevens has died after a long illness. He was 72 years old. … via notreble

[10 Mar 2024] Blake Harrison (American musician for Pig Destroyer), 48 Former PIG DESTROYER member Blake Harrison has died at the age of 48. An official cause of death has not yet been revealed. … via blabbermouth

[10 Mar 2024] Karl Wallinger (Welsh songwriter and musician for World Party), 66 Karl Wallinger, the former Waterboys multi-instrumentalist who became the sole member of the successful ’80s and ’90s psych-pop project World Party has died. No cause of death has been reported. Wallinger was 66. … via stereogum

[09 Mar 2024] Malcolm Holcombe (American singer-songwriter), 68, cancer Iconic and Elemental Songwriter Malcolm Holcombe Has Died … via savingcountrymusic

[09 Mar 2024] Guy Touvron (French trumpeter), 74 An international soloist, Guy Touvron has given more than 5,000 concerts and recorded 120 CDs around the world. He died today at the age of 74. … via trompetteactus

[09 Mar 2024] Jonathan Zak (Israeli pianist), 91 Pianist Jonathan Zak, a member of the Yuval Trio and a professor at Tel Aviv University's School of Music, passed away last night at the age of 91. … via ice

[08 Mar 2024] Brother Dege (a.k.a Dege Legg) (American writer and musician for The Brethren), 56 The Louisiana music community on Saturday was mourning the death of Lafayette’s Dege Legg, aka Brother Dege, a Grammy-nominated musician and writer born and raised in South Louisiana. Legg, 56, reportedly died Friday. … via speakeasypr

[08 Mar 2024] Ľubomír Stankovský (Slovak pop rock musician for Modus), 72 As announced on the social network by the band Modus, its founder, drummer and singer Lubomir Stankovský, died at the age of 72. … via rtvs

[08 Mar 2024] Andrew Turner (British broadcaster for BBC Radio 1) Former BBC and commercial radio broadcaster Andrew Turner has passed away. Andrew’s son, Jamie posted the news in an Atlantic 252 Facebook group, he said: “With immense sadness, I have to inform that Andrew Turner passed away yesterday. … via radiotoday

[08 Mar 2024] Abdou Cherif (Moroccan singer), 52, heart attack Moroccan singer Abdou Cherif has died today due to a heart attack. The renowned singer was taken to a hospital the morning after suffering health complications and was confirmed dead in Casablanca. … via moroccoworldnews

[07 Mar 2024] Françoise Garner (French soprano), 90 The singer Françoise Garner, a French soprano with an international career, died on Wednesday 7 March in Nîmes at the age of 90. Born in Lot-et-Garonne, the soprano had chosen, out of friendship for Geneviève Molimard, president of the Amicale lyrique, theatrical and choreographic, to come, at the end of her career, to end her days in Nîmes. … via midilibre

[07 Mar 2024] Joe Cutajar (Maltese singer for Helen and Joseph), 83 Veteran Maltese singer Joe Cutajar has died, his brother Frank announced on Facebook on Thursday. He was 83. … via timesofmalta

[07 Mar 2024] Pedro Altamiranda (Panamanian singer), 88 Panamanian singer Pedro Altamiranda died on Thursday, March 7, at the age of 88, his relatives reported. … via prensa

[07 Mar 2024] Steve Lawrence (American actor and singer for Steve & Eydie), 88, Alzheimer's disease Steve Lawrence, the charismatic Grammy- and Emmy-winning crooner who delighted audiences for decades in nightclubs, on concert stages and in film and television appearances, died Thursday. He was 88. … via hollywoodreporter

[06 Mar 2024] Dimos Moutsis (Greek singer-songwriter and composer), 86 Dimos Moutsis one of the most important Greek composers of his generation died in Athens on Wednesday. He was 86. … via greekreporter

[06 Mar 2024] Aleksandr Sibirtsev (Russian operatic tenor), 88 On Wednesday, March 6, one of the former soloists and leaders of the Samara Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Alexander Sibiretsev did not become one of the former soloists. He was 88 years old. … via 63

[05 Mar 2024] Michael Reidy (American punk musician for Razz), 73 Michael Reidy, the stage-strutting, shock-rocking frontman for the power-punk band Razz, which blazed across the D.C. music scene in the 1970s with roaring guitars and a rebellious edge that shaped the city’s club culture and street art, died March 5 at a hospital in Washington. He was 73. … via washingtonpost

[05 Mar 2024] Pavel Zajíček (Czech poet, musician for DG 307), 72, pneumonia Pavel Zajíček was the founder of the music and poetry ensemble DG 307 and a signatory of Charter 77. "He succumbed to a long-term illness at Thomayer Hospital, which in recent days has been joined by pneumonia," Drápal wrote. … via novinky

[05 Mar 2024] Debra Byrd (American singer and vocal coach), 72 Debra Byrd, a vocal coach for such shows as American Idol, Canadian Idol, Military Idol, The Voice, Majors and Minors, and others, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 5. She was 72 and no cause or location was given … via deadline

[05 Mar 2024] Linda Balgord (American stage actress and singer), 64 Linda Balgord, Veteran of Broadway's Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and More, Has Died at 64 … via broadway

[04 Mar 2024] B. B. Seaton (Jamaican songwriter, record producer and singer for The Gaylads), 79 BB Seaton, a prolific singer-songwriter in the ska and rocksteady eras, died here on Monday at age 79. … via jamaicaobserver

[04 Mar 2024] Jean-Pierre Bourtayre (French composer), 82 The French musician died on 4 March, at the age of 82. During a prolific and inspired career, he wrote, among others, the melodies of Alexandria, Alexandra, Gentleman burglar and jazz singer. … via lefigaro

[03 Mar 2024] Brit Turner (American drummer for Blackberry Smoke), 57, glioblastoma Brit Turner, Drummer for Blackberry Smoke, Dead at 57 The musician was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a cancer of the brain, in 2022 and underwent surgery, but continued to tour with the Southern rock band … via rollingstone

[03 Mar 2024] Eleanor Collins (Canadian jazz singer, television host and civic leader), 104 “Canada’s first lady of jazz” Eleanor Collins has reportedly died at the age of 104. The Edmonton-born Collins began performing in the 1930s on television and radio shows across the country and has worked with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Oscar Peterson. … via globalnews

[03 Mar 2024] Oscar Ghiglia (Italian classical guitarist), 85 The master Oscar Ghiglia, one of the greatest classical guitarists living and historical professor of Chigiana, has passed away at the age of 85. … via sienanews

[03 Mar 2024] Amjad Parvez (Pakistani singer and writer), 78 Famous singer Dr Amjad Parvez Sunday died at the age 79. He was under treatment for kidney failure. … via dunyanews

[03 Mar 2024] Félix Sabal Lecco (Cameroonian drummer), 65 The French-Cameroon drummer Félix Sabal-Lecco has died What is the link between Manu Dibango, Prince, Sting, Snoop Dogg, Lenny Kravitz, France Gall or Salif Keita? An endless list of prestigious musicians who were accompanied by a brilliant drummer: Félix Sabal-Lecco. … via rfi

[03 Mar 2024] Presto (German rapper), 31, cancer German rapper Presto was one of the comets of the hip-hop scene in this country. He did not survive his cancer: Martin Wenzel alias Presto was torn from life on Sunday night. The hip-hop scene is in mourning. … via nn

[03 Mar 2024] Makoto Shinohara (Japanese composer), 92, stomach cancer Composer Makoto Shinohara, who was active internationally, died of stomach cancer on the 3rd. He was 92. The funeral will be held at a family funeral. The funeral mass and farewell ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. on the 7th at the Xavier Cathedral of St. Ignatius Church, Catholic Kojimachi 6-5, Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The chief mourner is his wife, Keiko. … via yomiuri

[02 Mar 2024] Jim Beard (American keyboardist for Steely Dan), 63 Jim Beard, a pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer and arranger known for his work with Steely Dan as well as jazz musicians Wayne Shorter and John McLaughlin, died March 2 in a New York City hospital from complications of a sudden illness. He was 63. … via deadline

[03 Mar 2024] W. C. Clark (American blues musician), 84 There are few guys whose legacies loom larger in Austin, TX than blues guitar legend W.C. Clark. Though the blues is where he resided, his influence ran like a vein throughout all the music originating in the Live Music Capital of the World, and resonated worldwide as that influence was carried through the cast of musical characters that calls Austin home … via savingcountrymusic

[01 Mar 2024] Ernest Berger (Czechoslovak-born British drummer for Heatwave), 73, cardiac arrest Though few details are currently to hand, various sources are reporting the death of original Heatwave drummer ERNEST “BILBO” BERGER. Born in what was then Czechoslovakia, he played on all the band’s biggest hits. … via soulandjazzandfunk

February 2024 (65) [22 Feb 2024] Roni Stoneman (Hee Haw) [19 Feb 2024] Bobby Tench (Jeff Beck Group) [16 Feb 2024] Cynthia Strother (The Bell Sisters) [07 Feb 2024] Mojo Nixon [07 Feb 2024] Henry Fambrough (The Spinners) [05 Feb 2024] Toby Keith [03 Feb 2024] Family Man (The Wailers) [02 Feb 2024] Wayne Kramer (MC5)	January 2024 (66) [30 Jan 2024] Chita Rivera [23 Jan 2024] Melanie [19 Jan 2024] Mary Weiss (The Shangri-Las) [19 Jan 2024] The Soft Moon [09 Jan 2024] James Kottak (Scorpions) [04 Jan 2024] David Soul
December 2023 (71) [26 Dec 2023] Tom Smothers (Smothers Brothers) [22 Dec 2023] Laura Lynch (Dixie Chicks) [18 Dec 2023] Ronnie Caryl (Phil Collins) [16 Dec 2023] Manny Martínez (The Misfits) [16 Dec 2023] Colin Burgess (AC/DC) [11 Dec 2023] Jeffrey Foskett (Beach Boys) [05 Dec 2023] Denny Laine (Moody Blues) [03 Dec 2023] Myles Goodwyn (April Wine)	November 2023 (71) [30 Nov 2023] Shane MacGowan (The Pogues) [26 Nov 2023] Geordie Walker (Killing Joke) [22 Nov 2023] Jean Knight [20 Nov 2023] Mars Williams (The Waitresses) [17 Nov 2023] Charlie Dominici (Dream Theater) [03 Nov 2023] Pete Garner (The Stone Roses)
October 2023 (62) [24 Oct 2023] Steve Riley (Keel) [23 Oct 2023] Angelo Bruschini (Massive Attack) [11 Oct 2023] Rudolph Isley (The Isley Brothers)	September 2023 (67) [30 Sep 2023] Carol Buschmann (The Chordettes) [30 Sep 2023] Russell Batiste Jr (The Meters) [20 Sep 2023] Katherine Anderson (The Marvelettes) [16 Sep 2023] Irish Grinstead (702) [13 Sep 2023] Roger Whittaker [10 Sep 2023] Matthew Stewart (Streetlight Manifesto) [06 Sep 2023] Larry Chance (The Earls) [04 Sep 2023] Gary Wright (Spooky Tooth) [04 Sep 2023] Steve Harwell (Smash Mouth) [01 Sep 2023] Jimmy Buffett
August 2023 (64) [30 Aug 2023] Jack Sonni (Dire Straits) [24 Aug 2023] Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake) [18 Aug 2023] Ray Hildebrand (Paul & Paula) [17 Aug 2023] Gary Young (Pavement) [13 Aug 2023] Clarence Avant (Sussex Records) [09 Aug 2023] Robbie Robertson (The Band) [08 Aug 2023] Sixto Rodriguez [04 Aug 2023] John Gosling (The Kinks)	July 2023 (63) [26 Jul 2023] Randy Meisner (Eagles) [26 Jul 2023] Sinéad O’Connor [21 Jul 2023] Tony Bennett [16 Jul 2023] Jane Birkin [05 Jul 2023] George Tickner (Journey)
June 2023 (64) [23 Jun 2023] Lee Rauch (Megadeth) [20 Jun 2023] John Waddington (The Pop Group) [18 Jun 2023] Teresa Taylor (Butthole Surfers) [13 Jun 2023] Blackie Onassis (Urge Overkill) [05 Jun 2023] Astrud Gilberto [04 Jun 2023] George Winston [01 Jun 2023] Cynthia Weil	May 2023 (62) [24 May 2023] Bill Lee [24 May 2023] Tina Turner [23 May 2023] Sheldon Reynolds (Earth, Wind & Fire) [22 May 2023] Chas Newby (The Beatles) [19 May 2023] Andy Rourke (The Smiths) [09 May 2023] Jon Povey (Pretty Things) [07 May 2023] Seán Keane (The Chieftains) [04 May 2023] Rob Laakso (Kurt Vile and the Violators) [03 May 2023] Linda Lewis [01 May 2023] Gordon Lightfoot
April 2023 (57) [25 Apr 2023] Harry Belafonte [19 Apr 2023] Otis Redding III [17 Apr 2023] April Stevens [16 Apr 2023] Ahmad Jamal [14 Apr 2023] Mark Sheehan (The Script) [07 Apr 2023] Ian Bairnson (Alan Parsons Project) [07 Apr 2023] Guy Bailey (The Quireboys) [07 Apr 2023] Lasse Wellander (ABBA) [06 Apr 2023] Nora Forster (Sex Pistols) [06 Apr 2023] Paul Cattermole (S Club 7) [04 Apr 2023] Vivian Trimble (Luscious Jackson) [02 Apr 2023] Seymour Stein (Sire Records)	March 2023 (73) [29 Mar 2023] Brian Gillis (LFO) [28 Mar 2023] Ryuichi Sakamoto (Yellow Magic Orchestra) [22 Mar 2023] Wayne Swinny (Saliva) [17 Mar 2023] Fuzzy Haskins (Parliament-Funkadelic) [17 Mar 2023] Lance Reddick [14 Mar 2023] Bobby Caldwell [05 Mar 2023] Gary Rossington (Lynyrd Skynyrd) [02 Mar 2023] Steve Mackey (Pulp) [02 Mar 2023] Wayne Shorter

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See also: Musicians who died in 2023, Musicians who died in 2022, Comic Book creators who died in 2022, Musicians who died in 2021, Musicians who died in 2020, Musicians who died in 2019, Musicians who died in 2018, Musicians who died in 2017, and Musicians who died in 2016.

Comments

[Chris]

David Soul: Don’t give up on us, 1977 #1 hit. https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/david-soul-starsky-and-hutch-actor-soft-rock-singer-dead-obituary-1234940769/amp/

[Rod Stasick]

Wow. Not only is the picture for Steve Brown an album cover of the jazz musician Steve Brown (who is still alive), but the link takes you to the author(s) Steve Brown.

[Rod Stasick]

Who ARE these people who post these deaths?
The great Aston Barrett is represented by a generic Bob Marley album
and the link goes to a romance novel author.
You people…

https://dubstorerecords.bandcamp.com/track/soul-constitution

[Morinais Yves]

Clarel Betsy Mauritian singer and compose. 8 Février à 72 ans

[Barry Disbrow]

Lead singer Tony Middleton of the Willows passed away 02/04/2024. The Willows were a doo wop group that had a hit with "Church Bells May Ring" in 1956.

[Janet]

country-singer Toby Keith

[Karl Neubert]

British composer Laurie Johnson passes away on January 16th!

[Charlie Floyd]

Bobby Tench, who was a British vocalist, guitarist, sideman, songwriter and arranger, passed away February 19, 2024. He was Jeff Beck's lead vocalist on the 1971 Jeff Beck Group album, "Rough And Ready". In addition he appeared on albums by Ginger Baker, Freddie King, Streetwalkers, Widowmaker, Van Morrison, Humble Pie, Topper Headon, as well as, many others.

[Janet]

Jim Beard, a solo artist and touring keyboardist for Steely Dan for the past 16 years has died at age 63.

[Charlie Floyd]

Eric Carmen passed away this weekend (March 10 or 11). He scored a couple of hits in the late ‘60’s with his band, The Raspberries, including “Go All The Way” and “Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)”. In the ‘70’s he had hits with “All By Myself” and “Never Gonna Fall In Love Again”. In 1987 he struck gold again with “Hungry Eyes” from the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack. He also had success writing for other artists, evidenced by the hit, “Almost Paradise”, which he co-wrote in 1984 for Mike Reno (Loverboy) & Ann Wilson (Heart). He was 74.

[Skot oh]

Ummmmm. It's been 3 weeks since this was updated. Wtf ? 😭

[rostasi]

Apparently, nobody in music has died in April yet.