Famous Dead Musicians: Recent Musician Deaths and Obituaries

Over 10,000 obituaries of famous dead musicians. Notable deaths, news, info, and memorial pages.

Ruud Merx

Dutch musical composer and trombonist (Johann Strauss Orchestra
Died on Friday December 23rd 2016

Weston Noble

American music educator and conductor
Died on Thursday December 22nd 2016

Gordie Tapp

Canadian country singer and entertainer
Died on Monday December 19th 2016

Valerie Gell

British singer and guitarist (The Liverbirds)
Died on Saturday December 17th 2016

Arnie Norse

Norwegian singer and entertainer
Died on Friday December 16th 2016

Alan Thicke

Canadian actor (Growing Pains) and songwriter
Died on Wednesday December 14th 2016

Jim Lowe

American singer-songwriter (Green Door)
Died on Tuesday December 13th 2016

Joe Ligon

American gospel singer (Mighty Clouds of Joy).
Died on Monday December 12th 2016

Esma Redžepova

Macedonian Romani singer
Died on Sunday December 11th 2016

Greg Lake

English singer and musician (King Crimson
Died on Thursday December 8th 2016

Chelsea Dolan

American musician and radio personality (KALX)
Died on Thursday December 8th 2016

Adam Sagan

American drummer (Circle II Circle
Died on Tuesday December 6th 2016

Mark Gray

American country singer and songwriter (Take Me Down. The Closer You Get)
Died on Sunday December 4th 2016

Radim Hladík

Czech musician (Blue Effect)
Died on Sunday December 4th 2016

Gisela May

German actress and singer
Died on Friday December 2nd 2016

Micky Fitz

British punk singer (The Business)
Died on Friday December 2nd 2016

Diz Russell

American singer (The Orioles)
Died on Tuesday November 29th 2016

Martin Stone

British guitarist and bookseller
Died on Tuesday November 29th 2016

Ray Columbus

New Zealand rock singer (Ray Columbus & the Invaders)
Died on Tuesday November 29th 2016

Tayssir Akla

Syrian composer and conductor
Died on Wednesday November 23rd 2016

Don Waller

American music journalist and singer (Imperial Dogs)
Died on Tuesday November 22nd 2016

Craig Gill

British rock drummer (Inspiral Carpets)
Died on Tuesday November 22nd 2016

Saki Kaskas

Greek video game music composer
Died on Monday November 21st 2016

Ida Levin

American violinist
Died on Sunday November 20th 2016

Sharon Jones

American singer (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings)
Died on Saturday November 19th 2016

Bob Walsh

Canadian blues musician
Died on Wednesday November 16th 2016

Milt Okun

American singer and music producer
Died on Wednesday November 16th 2016

Jules Eskin

American cellist (Boston Symphony Orchestra)
Died on Wednesday November 16th 2016

Mose Allison

American jazz musician and songwriter ("Young Man Blues")
Died on Tuesday November 15th 2016

Holly Dunn

American country music singer
Died on Tuesday November 15th 2016

David Mancuso

American DJ and founder of The Loft
Died on Tuesday November 15th 2016

Lily

Japanese singer and actress (Shinobi: Heart Under Blade)
Died on Saturday November 12th 2016

A. Nayyar

Pakistani playback singer
Died on Saturday November 12th 2016

Leonard Cohen

Canadian singer-songwriter ("Suzanne"
Died on Friday November 11th 2016

Al Caiola

American guitarist
Died on Friday November 11th 2016

Jimmy Young

British singer and radio personality
Died on Monday November 7th 2016

Bill Kyle

Scottish jazz drummer and club owner
Died on Sunday November 6th 2016

Eddie Harsch

Canadian musician (The Black Crowes)
Died on Friday November 4th 2016

Bap Kennedy

English singer-songwriter
Died on Tuesday November 1st 2016