What musicians have passed away recently?
Here are some of the dozens of notable musicians who died this year:
- Vicente Fernández, Dec.
- Michael Nesmith (Monkees), Dec.
- Robbie Shakespeare, Dec.
- Stephen Sondheim, Nov.
- Dave Frishberg, Nov.
- Graeme Edge (Moody Blues), Nov.
- Terence “Astro” Wilson (UB40), Nov.
- Ronnie Wilson (The Gap Band), 73, Nov.
What rock stars have passed away?
You know the starting lineup: Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and, of course, Winehouse. In just 2016, we lost such greats as David Bowie, the Eagles’ Glenn Frey, Jefferson Airplane’s Paul Kantner, Keith Emerson and Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
What musician just died in 2022?
Ian Mcdonald. Ian McDonald, the multi-instrumentalist who was a founding member of both King Crimson and Foriegner, has died at the age of 75. McDonald’s death was confirmed via press release, which noted that the rocker “passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2022 in his home in New York City, surrounded by his family.”
What rock star just died 2022?
Jay Weaver. The bassist and vocalist for the Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave passed away on January 2 following complications related to COVID-19. The 42-year-old musician was hospitalized a few days prior to his death.
What rock singer died recently?
2020
Name | Age | Cause of death |
---|---|---|
Lou “L.A.” Kouvaris Riot | 66 | COVID-19 |
Alan Merrill Arrows | 69 | COVID-19 |
Bill Withers | 81 | Heart complications |
Cristina Singer with ZE Records | 64 | COVID-19 |
What Singers are dead?
Here are 20 iconic musicians who left behind incomplete legacies and many broken hearts.
- Amy Winehouse. The British singer and songwriter was found dead in her home on July 23, 2011.
- Kurt Cobain.
- Whitney Houston.
- Michael Jackson.
- Janis Joplin.
- Ian Curtis.
- Elliot Smith.
- Karen Carpenter.
Which singers are dead?
What important person died today?
Famous People Who Died Today
- 1 Dennis Nilsen. 53 44. Listed In: Criminals.
- 2 Irena Sendler. 62 5. Listed In: Miscellaneous.
- 3 Robert Reed. 17 3. Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities.
- 4 Erik Erikson. 33 3. Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics.
- 5 H. R. Giger. 11 5.
- 6 James Connolly. 11 1.
- 7 John Dryden. 8 1.
- 8 Bedrich Smetana. 14 3.
What male country singer died recently?
A publicist for Jeff Carson says the country music singer has died in Tennessee. March 27, 2022, at 12:24 p.m. NASHVILLE, Tenn.
What famous singers have died?
Died in 20s
Artist | Notoriety | Died |
---|---|---|
Jimi Hendrix | Lead Guitarist, Vocalist of The Jimi Hendrix Experience | September 18, 1970 |
Janis Joplin | Singer | October 4, 1970 |
Amy Winehouse | Singer | July 23, 2011 |
Robert Johnson | Guitarist, singer | August 16, 1938 |