Doc Rock Presents,

 "THE DEAD ROCK STARS CLUB"
2008 January to June

 Welcome to the club rock stars are dying to get into. Rock and Roll may never die but rock stars do !
 This site is  a list of dead rock stars, dead people associated with rock and dead people whose music helped influence and create rock (which I feel includes Jazz and Country artists), sorted by the date of their demise. This is a tribute to them.

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2008 January to June

  Dennis Clifton - Died 1-1-2008 - Cancer ( Jazz - Bluegrass ) He was 54 years old - Singer, songwriter, guitarist and studio engineer - Was a member of Surprise Package and FCC (Funky Communications Commission) (They did, "Baby I Want You") and Cornbread Red - Produced Iron Horse.

Robert L'Herbier (Robert Joseph Samson) - Died 1-1-2008 - Illness ( Pop ) Born 2-5-1921 in Levis - Singer and songwriter - Canadian Association Of Broadcasters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

El Charico (Victor Quero Blaya) - Died 1-1-2008 in a coma after an accident ( Flamenco ) Born 1979 in Albayzin, Granada - Singer - Worked with Grupo Maya, Emilio Maya and Jaime El Parron.

Danny Bonk - Died 1-1-2008 ( Musicals - Rock ) He was 57 years old - Born in Windsor - Was a member of  The Lost Morals, Hard Top And The Convertibles, Lucky and Justine.

Steve Docherty (Stephen Docherty) - Died 1-1-2008 - Snowmobiling accident - He was 43 years old - Singer - Was a member of Power Ten.

Ben Marlin (aka Benny) - Died 1-2-2008 - Cancer ( Metal ) Born 3-18-1976 - Bassist - Was a member of Strangulation and Disgorge.

Jimmy Ray (Ray A. Staszak) - Died 1-2-2008 - Colon cancer - Born 7-3-1910 in Bridgeport - Played clarinet and saxophone - Led The Jimmy Ray Orchestra.

O.G. Style (Eric Woods) (aka Prince Ezzy-E)- Died 1-3-2008 - Brain hemorrhage ( Rap ) He was 37 years old - (He did, "Catch 'Em Slippin' (I Know How To Play 'Em)" and "Steppin' on Toes") - Worked with K-Rino and Bun B.

Margie Gray (Margie Hoffman Toscano) - Died 1-3-2008 - Heart attack - She was 83 years old - Singer - Worked with Boyd Raeburn, Randy Brooks, Gray Adams and Bobby Sherwood.

Stanley Gaines Sr. - Died 1-3-2008 - Congestive heart failure - Born in Atlantic City - He was 80 years old - Guitarist - Led Stanley Gaines And The Hurricanes.

Henri Chopin - Died 1-3-2008 ( Avant-garde ) Born 6-18-1922 in Paris, France - Sound poet and musician.

Winchester Davis - Died 1-4-2008 - He was 99 years old - Played saxophone - Led Little Wynn And The Deluxe Aces.

Mort Garson - Died 1-4-2008 in San Francisco, CA, U.S. - Renal failure ( Electronic ) Born 7-20-1924 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada - Composer, arranger and accompaniest - Played the Moog synthesizer - (He co-wrote Ruby And The Romantics', "Our Day Will Come") - Worked with Mel Torme, The Lettermen, The Sandpipers, The Sugar Shoppe, The Hollyrdige Strings, The Sunset Strings, Doris Day, Glenn Yarborough and Glen Campbell.

Doc Soul Stirrer (Harry Young, Jr.) - Died 1-4-2008 in Bessemer, Alabama. U.S. - Heart attack ( Rock - Blues ) Born 5-8-1940 in Baltimore, MD, U.S. - Singer and columnist.

Earl May (Earl Charles Barrington May) - Died 1-4-2008 in South  Orange, NJ, U.S. - Heart attack - Born 9-17-1927 in Harlem, NY, U.S. - Bassist -  Led The Earl May Quartet - Worked with Carmen McRae, Coleman Hawkins, Cab Calloway, Doc Cheatham, Ruth Brown, Jon Hendricks, Frank Foster, Dizzy Gillespie, Gloria Lynne, Moms Mabley, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Mercer Ellington, The Buddy Rich Big Band, John Coltrane, Herbie Mann and Lester Young.

Tony Ben (Anthony Joseph Ben) - Died 1-4-2008 ( Jazz - Disco ) Born 8-2-1942 - Drummer - Worked with The Sylvers, Ronnie Laws And Pressure and A Taste Of Honey ("Boogie Oogie Oogie") - CCHS Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Arcani Crosswords (Michael Francis) - Died 1-4-2008 - Accidental self inflicted gun shot ( Rap ) He was 32 years old - Co-owner of Fam Tide Records.

Irene Reid (Irene Frances Redfield) - Died 1-4-2008 in  Bronx, NY - Cardiac arrest ( Jazz ) Born 9-23-1930 in Savannah, GA, U.S. - Singer  - Led Irene Reid And Company - Worked with Charles Earland, The Dick  Vance band and Count Basie's band - Appeared in Broadway's, "The Wiz".

Vernon Derrick - Died 1-4-2008 ( Country ) Born 1933 in Grant, AL, U.S. - Played fiddle and mandolin - Worked with Hank Williams Jr., Flatt And Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers and Jimmy Martin And The Sunny Mountain Boys.

Keith Baxter - Died 1-4-2008 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Born 1971 in Lancaster, U.K - Drummer - Was a member of Skyclad, 3 Colours Red, Elevation and Baby Judas.

Keith Smith (Keith John Smith) - Died 1-4-2008 in London, England ( Jazz ) Born 3-19-1940 in Isleworth, Middlesex - Trumpeter and bandleader - Worked with The San Jacinto Jazz Band, The New Teao Brass Band, Mickey Ashman, Mac Duncan, Bobby Mickleburgh's Confederates, The Climax Jazz Band, George Lewis, Papa Bue's Viking Jazz Band, Hefty Jazz, The Louis Armstrong All Stars and The Fron-Zi-Me Jazz Band.

Leigh Tomlinson - Died 1-5-2008 - Breast cancer ( Jazz ) Born 1961 in Fort Worth, TX, U.S. - Singer and actress - Led her own quartet and sang with The Sammons Jazz Program.

Drew Glackin (Andrew Glackin) - Died 1-5-2008 - Heart damage ( Country ) Born 1963 - Bassist - Was a member of The Silos (They did, "Come On Like The Fast Lane" and "Sunset Morning").

Ken Nelson (Kenneth F. Nelson)- Died 1-6-2008 in Somis, CA, U.S. - Born 1-19-1911 in Caledonia, Minn, U.S.- Was the head of country A&R for Capitol Records - Produced Hank Thompson, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Wanda Jackson, Ferlin Husky, Wynn Stewart, Tommy Collins, The Louvin Brothers a and Jean Shepard - Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Cy Leslie (Seymour Marvin Leslie) - Died 1-6-2008 in Roslyn, NY, U.S. - Born 12-16-1922 in Brooklyn NY, U.S. - Founder of Pickwick  Records - Was a Vice Chairman of The Songwriters Hall Of  Fame.

Dan Falley - Died 1-6-2008 - Car accident - He was 55 years old - Guitarist - Worked with The Chevelles and Fyrestorm - Was the owner of Dan's Guitar Shop.

Samir Hussein - Died 1-6-2008 - Fell from a sixth floor apartment ( Rap ) He was 34 years old.

Wally Willette (Wallace D. Willette) - Died 1-6-2008 ( Rockabilly ) Born 7-2-1929 in Bangor, Maine, U.S. - (He did, "Pink Elephants" and "Eenie Meenie") - Rockabilly Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Bill Belew - Died 1-7-2008 in Palm Springs, CA, U.S. - Born in Crocet, Vir., U.S. - He was 77 years old - Fashion designer - Created jumpsuits for Elvis Presley and costumes for Josephine Baker, Ella Fitzgerald and Gloria Estefan.

Valdo Delgado - Died 1-7-2008 in Uruguay- Car accident ( Charango ) He was 41 years old - Musician - Born in Chile - Worked with  Eduardo Pinto.

Eduardo Pinto - Died 1-7-2008 in Uruguay- Car accident ( Charango - Folk - Rock - Reggae - Jazz ) He was 28 years old - Played piano, guitar, percussions and was a singer and producer - Worked with Valdo Delgado.

Roberto del Fierro Lugo - Died 1-8-2008 in Guadalajara, Mexico - Shot - He was 47 years old - Was a marketing manager for Mexican musician, Jesus "El Flaco".

Clyde Otis (Clyde Lovern Otis Jr.) - Died 1-8-2008 in Englewood, NJ, U.S. - Born 9-11-1924 in Prentice, MS, U.S. - Songwriter and  producer - Worked with Brook Benton ("It's Just A Matter Of Time" and  "Endlessly") - Produced Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Rich, Sonny James,  Timi Yuro and The Diamonds.

Sondra Isaminger - Died 1-8-2008 - Cancer ( R&B - Funk - Soul ) She was 51 years old - Singer - Was a member of Under The Influence.

Daniel Hetu - Died 1-8-2008 - Cirrhosis of the liver - Born 12-1-1950 in Montreal, Canada - Pianist and songwriter - (He did, "Je t'attendais") - Was a musical director for Rene Simard.

Doc Hunter (William Hunter III) - Died 1-8-2008 in San Diego, CA, U.S. - Natural causes ( Jazz ) Born 7-11-1937 in San Bernardino, CA, U.S. - Pianist - Worked with The South Market Street Jazz Band, The Chicago 6 andBill Allred's Classic Jazz Band - He was the husband of dancer, singer and actress, Nanci Hunter.

Charlie Hahn (aka Banjeau Chucque ) (Charles Daniel Hahn II) - Died 1-9-2008 - Lung cancer ( Folk - Bluegrass - Gospel - Jazz - Irish ) Born 10-10-1945 in Auburn, Nebraska, U.S. - Played banjo, tin whistle and bodhran - (He did, "Pigs In A Polka") - Worked with Rarely Heard, The Poultrygeist Band and The Greatful Stones.

Lew Spence - Died 1-9-2008 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Born 6-29-1920 in Cedarhurst, Long Island, NY, U.S. - Composer - (He co-wrote, "So Long My Love" and "Nice 'n Easy") - His songs have been done by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bobby Short, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Bing Crosby, Billy Eckstine and Dinah Shore.

Dr. Kenneth R. Henderson - Died 1-9-2008 - Born 1-19-1935 in Wheatland, Wyo., U.S. - Played trumpet - Was a member of The Golden Eagle Concert Band.

Dr. Roi Kwabena (Roi Ankhkara Kwabena) - Died 1-9-2008 - Born 1956 in Trinidad - Poet, musician, historian and publisher - Worked with Hugh Masekela, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Opai Adisa Palmer.

Rod Allen - Died 1-10-2008 in Coventry - Liver cancer ( Rock ) Born 3-31-1944 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England - Singer and bassist - Was a member of The Cliftones who became The Fortunes (They did, "You've Got Your Troubles" and "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling").

Vampira (aka Maila Nurmi) (Born Maila Elizabeth Syrjaniemi) - Died 1-10-2008 - Born 12-21-1921 in Petsamo, Finland now Pechenga, Russia - Actress and TV horror host - (She can be heard on Satan's Cheerleaders' songs, "I'm Damned" and "Tribute To Elvis") - Appeared in Ed Wood's movie,
"Plan 9 From Outer Space".

Dave Day (Dave Havlicek) - Died 1-10-2008 in Renton, Washington,U.S. - Heart attack ( Rock ) Born 1941 - Sang and played banjo and guitar - Was a member of The Torquays (They did, "Boys Are Boys" and "There She Walks")who becameThe Monks (They did, "Shut Up" and "Complication").

Freddy Nieuland - Died 1-10-2008 ( Rock ) He was 63 years old - Singer and drummer - Was a member of The Wallace Collection (They did, "Daydream").

Stelio Valle (Stelio Romero do Valle) - Died 1-10-2008 - Stroke - Born 5-25-1950 - Singer and guitarist.

Pete Candoli (Walter Joseph Candoli) - Died 1-11-2008 in Studio City, CA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 6-28-1923 in Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S. - Trumpeter - Worked with Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Peggy Lee, Henry Mancini, and Frank Sinatra.

Bob Enos (Robert Manuel Enos)- Died 1-11-2008 in Douglas, GA, U.S. - Possible heart failure ( R&B - Jazz ) Born 7-4-1947 in Boston, MA, U.S. - Trumpet player - Worked with Jack Radcliffe And The New Viper Revue, Channel One and Roomful Of Blues.

Angel Gonzalez - Died 1-12-2008 in Madrid, Spain - Lung illness - Born 9-3-1925 in Oviedo, Spain - Poet - Recorded with singer Pedro Guerra.

Ahmad Ashurpur - Died 1-12-2008 in Tehran, Iran - Lung infection ( Folk ) Born 1917 in Bandar Anzali, Iran - Singer - (He did, "O Leily" and "Bandar Anzali's Moonlight") - Worked with Ruhollah Khaleqi, Morteza Mahjubi and Hossein Khaleqi.

George Denham - Died 1-12-2008 - Cancer - He was 65 years old - DJ - Co-hosted radio's, "Yesterday's Memories".

Jon Stoll - Died 1-12-2008 - Illness - Born 11-6-1953 in Mamaroneck, NY, U.S. - Founder of concert promotion and booking company, Fantasma Productions and was a president for The National Association Of Concert Promoters - Worked with Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Rod Stewart, Elton John and Frank Sinatra.

Duke Zitnik (Dusan Zitnik) - Died 1-12-2008 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. - Born 5-14-1934 in Slovenia - Played accordion, trumpet and drums - Was a member of The Duke Marsic Band.

Gabriel Mannelli - Died 1-12-2008 in Buenos Aires - Hodgkin lymphoma ( Rock ) He was 37 years old - Was a member of Los Brujos and Babasonicos - Worked with Juana La Loca and Los Macarra.

Jim Faraday - Died 1-12-2008 - Illness ( Symphony - Jazz ) Percussionist.

Neker Jacques (aka N Jay) - Died 1-12-2008 - Shot ( Reggae ) Musician.

Ruby Corrine Morgan Mercer - Died 1-12-2008 in Longview, Wash., U.S. - Born 6-11-1924 in Texas, U.S. - Singer - She was one of The Morgan Family - Sister of actress and singer, Jaye P. Morgan.

Ron Murphy (aka Motown Murphy) (Ronald C. Murphy) - Died 1-12-2008 in Detroit, MI, U.S. - Born 3-3-1947 - Mastering engineer and record producer  - Worked with Derrick May, Juan Atkins, Carl Craig, Kevin Saunderson  and Jeff Mills - Worked for Sound Enterprises.

Matt Hogan - Died 1-13-2008 - Natural causes ( Rockabilly ) He was 54 years old - Born in Red Bluff - Guitarist - Was a member of The Incredible Diamonds - Worked with Brutilicus Maximus.

Jeremy Jenniges (Jeremy Cletus Jenniges) - Died 1-13-2008 in Tacoma - Motorcycle accident ( Rock ) Born 9-28-1971 in Bremerton, Washington, U.S. - Singer, songwriter and pianist - Was a member of Street Heart which became Jaded Mary. (They did, "By Your Side" and Harder").

Harry Whitney (Harry O. Whitney) - Died 1-13-2008 ( Gospel ) Liver cancer - He was 66 years old - Pianist - Was a member of  The Way We Used To Sing Choir - Worked with The Sunshine District Choir and The General Baptist State Convention Choir.

Richard Noble - Died 1-13-2008 - Prostate cancer - He was 75 years old - Songwriter - Wrote songs for Doreen Gravesande ("Lovely"), Monica 'Lady Guymine' Chopperfield, Billy Wade ("Deep Down Inside Of Me" and "If You Tell Me") and Lord Canary.

Kevin O'Brien - Died 1-?-2008 - He'd been attacked and robbed ( Metal ) Bassist - Was a member of Garden Of Remembrance and Spandex Caravan.

Jorge Antonio Sepulveda - Found dead 1-15-2008 near Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico - Shot ( Folk ) Singer.

Fr. Eddie Hontiveros (Fr.Eduardo Hontiveros) (aka Fr. Honti) - Died 1-15-2008 ( Hymns ) Born 12-20-1923 in Molo, Iloilo City in the Philippines - Composer and musician - (He wrote, "Papuri sa Diyos" and "Magnificat").

Brad Renfro (Brad Barron Renfro) - Died 1-15-2008 ( Rock ) Born 7-25- 1982 in Knoxville, TN, U.S. - Actor and musician - Acted in the films, The Client and Sleepers - Was a member of Frodad.

 Paul Kuulei Kekoa - Died 1-15-2008 in Wisconsin, U.S. - Renal failure - Ukulele player - Worked with The Royal Hawaiian Girls Glee Club and The Kodak Hula Show.

Steve Gould - Died 1-16-2008 - Complications from diabetes ( Jazz ) He was 47 years old - Played saxophone, flute, clarinet and piano - Worked with The Instigators, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, The Temptations, Liberace and Gregg Allman.

Robert Rogers - Died 1-16-2008 - Pancreatic cancer - He was 71 years ld - Pianist - Worked with The Vancouver Symphony, The CBC Orchestra, The Purcell String Quartet and Piano Power.

Stonard Lungu - Died 1-17-2008 in Blantyre - Skin cancer - Born 1949 in Messina, South Africa - Musician - (He did, "Anachita Chobaya" and "Nkhutukumve") - Worked with San B ("Zapadziko").

Stompie Mavi - Died 1-17-2008 in Port Elizabeth - Pneumonia and low blood pressure ( Jazz ) He was 57 years old - Born in Queenstown -Singer - (He did, "Mother Africa" and "Umbongo") - Worked with Victor Ntoni.

Kyle Parnell (Kyle D. Parnell) (aka K-Nell) - Died 1-17-2008 in Joliet - Shot in the recording studio, I Eat U Eat Sound Lab ( Rap ) He was 19 years old - Sang and played drums.

Carlos (Yvan-Chrysostome Dolto) - Died 1-17-2008 - Cancer - He was 64 years old - Singer - (He did, "La vie est belle").

Cooper Hawthorne Jr. - Died 1-17-2008 - Complications from cancer ( Rock ) Born 7-28-1946 in Austin, TX, U.S. - Guitarist - Was a member of The Clique (They did, "Sugar On Sunday" and "Superman").

Frank Lewin - Died 1-18-2008 - Congestive heart failure - Born 3-27-1925 in Breslau, Germany - Composer - Wrote music for TV's, The Nurses and The Defenders.

Eric Ferris - Died 1-18-2008 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Cancer - He was 41 years old - Born in Tampa, FL, U.S. - Music executive - Worked on the release of albums by Breaking Benjamin, Hilary Duff, Jesse McCartney, Aly & AJ and The Polyphonic Spree and guided The Rolling Stones, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Spice Girls and Lenny Kravitz - Worked for Hollywood Records and Virgin Records.

Allen J. Bloom (Allen Jay Bloom) - Died 1-18-2008 in Bethesda,  Maryland. - Lymphoma - Born 8-28-1935 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Worked  for Irvin and Israel Feld of Feld Entertainment managing road tours  for Buddy Holly, The Coasters, Frankie Lyman, Richie Valens, The  Drifters, Paul Anka, Bill Haley And The Comets, The Big Bopper, The  Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

Freddie Cavalli (Freddie van Kampen) - Died 1-18-2008 - Lung cancer ( Rock ) Born 9-23-1955 - Bassist - Was a member of Herman Brood & His Wild Romance (They did, "Saturday Night" and "Never Be Clever") - Worked with The Meteors, Vitesse and Jan Akkerman.

John Stewart (John Coburn Stewart)- Died 1-19-2008 in San Diego, CA, U.S. ( Folk ) Born 9-5-1939 in San Diego, CA, U.S. - Played guitar and banjo and was a singer and songwriter - (He wrote The Monkees', "Daydream Believer") -Led Johnny Stewart And The Furies (They did, "Rockin' Anna") - Worked with The Woodsmen, The Cumberland Three and The Kingston Trio - He was married to singer Buffy Ford.

Andy Palacio - Died 1-19-2008 in Belize - Stroke and heart attack - He was 47 years old - Musician and singer - (He did, " Gaganbadiba" and " Show Your Motion").

Suzanne Pleshette - Died 1-19-2008 in Los Angeles, CA., U.S. - Respiratory failure - Born 1-31-1937 in New York, NY, U.S. -  Actress - (She sang, "The Girls Of San Francisco" and "Happiness") - Best known as Emily Hartley on TV's, The Bob Newhart Show.

Trevor Taylor - Died 1-19-2008 in Cologne, Germany - Heart attack ( Pop ) Born 1-11-1958 in Montego Bay, Jamaica - Singer - Was a member of Bad Boys Blue (They did, "You're A Woman" and " Pretty Young Girl") - Worked with Street Noise, Osazuwas, Supa T and Umoya.

Haj Qorban Soleimani - Died 1-20-2008 in Aliabad, Iran - Pneumonia - Born 1920 in Aliabad, Iran - Singer and dotar player - Worked with Gholamhossein Bakhshi Jafarabadi, Mohammad Qeitani and Avaz Bakhshi - Son of musician, Karbalaii Ramezan.

Tommy McQuater (Thomas Mossie McQuater) - Died 1-20-2008 in London, England ( Jazz ) Born 9-4-1914 in Maybole, Ayrshire - Played trumpet - Worked with The Maybole Brass Band, Louis Freeman, Jack Payne, Lew Stone, Benny Carter, The Swing Rhythm Boys, Danny Polo And His Swing Stars, The Ambrose Orchestra, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, Vera Lynn, Nat "King" Cole, Benny Goodman, Cliff Richard and The Squadronaires.

Jimmy Dougherty Sr. - Died 1-20-2008 - He was 56 years old ( Rock ) Singer and songwriter - Was a member of The Allen Collins Band (They did, "Ready To Move" and "One Known Soldier") and Alias.

Zoe Collins (Zoe Collumbine) - Died 1-?-2008 ( Jazz ) She was 75 years old - Singer - (She did, "Seven Eleven").

Islam Rzayev - Died 1-?-2008 - He was 69 years old - Singer.

Francis Clay (Francis Potter Clay) - Died 1-21-2008 San Francisco, CA, U.S. ( Jazz - Blues ) Born 11-16-1923 in Rock Island, IL, U.S. - Drummer - Led Francis Clay And His Syncopated Rhythm - Worked with Jay McShann's band, George "Harmonica" Smith, Jack McDuff, Shakey Jake Harris, Sunnyland Slim, James Cotton, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Bobby Fields, Lightnin' Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Victoria Spivey and Muddy Waters.

Benson Krause - Died 1-22-2008 - Suicide ( Pop ) He was 29 years old - Singer - Was a member of Fertility and Ophur.

Jack D. Johnson - Died 1-24-2008 in Nashville, TN, U.S. - Congestive heart failure - He was 79 years old - Born in Knoxville, TN, U.S. - Managed Charley Pride, Ronnie Milsap and T.G. Sheppard.

Lady Barbirolli (Evelyn Rothwell) - Died 1-25-2008 - Born 1-24-1911 in Wallingford-on-Thames, Berkshire - Played oboe and piano - Worked with Reginald King's salon orchestra, Lew Stone's band and The London Symphony Orchestra.

Adrian Clarke - Died 1-25-2008 ( Jazz ) He was 70 years old - Pianist - Worked with Andre Woodvine, Rosemary Phillips and Errol Bradshaw.

Jeff Salen - Died 1-26-2008 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Guitarist, singer and songwriter - Was a member of The Tuff Darts (They did, "Who's Been Sleeping Here?" and "All For The Love of Rock and Roll") - Led Tuff Jeff Salen & The Silencers - Worked with Robert Gordon, Chris Spedding and Ian Hunter.

Don Watkins (Donald H. Watkins) - Died 1-26-2008 in Dobson, NC, U.S. - Heart attack ( Bluegrass - Gospel ) Guitarist and singer - Led The Watkins Family (They did, "Power Of The Holy Ghost").

Adam Parker Block - Died 1-27-2008 in San Francisco, CA, U.S. - Pulmonary illness - Born 2-7-1951 - Rock journalist - Wrote the column, "Block On Rock" for The Advocate and also wrote for Mother Jones, The New Musical Express and Creem.

 Jane Bowman Nigon (Jane A. Bowman Nigon) - Died 1-28-2008 near Rochester - Car accident - Musician - Born 6-13-1961 in Rochester - Worked with The Back Porch Band, The Shamrock Strings and The Bitter Creek Band.

Ben McMillan - Died 1-28-2008 - Complications from diabetes ( Rock ) He was 46 years old - Singer - Was a member of Gruntruck and Skin Yard.

Louise Bennett Smith - Died 1-28-2008 in Dallas, TX, U.S. - Natural causes - She was 91 years old - Born in Dallas, TX, U.S. - Singer - Worked with Phil Harris, Ligon Smith and The Paul Whiteman Orchestra.

Jessie White (aka Uncle Jessie) - Died 1-29-2008 - Complications after a heart attack ( Blues ) He was 87 years old - Born in Mississippi, U.S. - Musician.

Len Nickelson (Leonard C. Nickelson ) - Died 1-29-2008 in Rogers, Minn., U.S. - Born 5-13-1914 in Duluth - Musician - Was a member of The Four Playboys - Owner of Nickelson's Music.

Bill Saragih (Bill Amirsjah-Rondahaim Saragih) - Died 1-29-2008 in South Jakarta - Stroke ( Jazz ) Born 1-1-1933 in Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra - Played flute, piano and saxophone - (He wrote, "Anna My Love" and "Billy's Groove") - Was a member of The Jack And Indra Lesmana Quintet.

Elaine O'Donnell (Elaine Muriel O'Donnell) (Elaine Muriel Slawter) - Died 1-29-2008 - Pancreatic cancer ( Standards ) She was 80 years old - Singer and pianist - Worked with her husband, Harry Reese O'Donnell and with Fran Kosienski.

Lindy Polk - Died 1-29-2008 - Heart attack - ( Blues ) He was 49 years old - Sang and played harmonica - Led Lindy And The Night Howlers.

Kim Chang-ik - Died 1-?-2008 in Vancouver, Canada ( Rock ) He was 50 years old - Drummer - Was a member of Sanulrim.

Don Pavel (Donald Stanley Pavel) - Died 1-30-2008 - Heart attack ( Rock - Bluegrass - Blues ) Born 1947 in St. Paul - Guitarist - Led The Big Top Chautauqua - Was a member of Nothin' To It, The Lost Nation String Band and The Blue Canvas Orchestra - Was the band director of the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua.

Miles Kington - Died 1-30-2008 in Limpley Stoke -  Near Bath, England - Pancreatic cancer - ( Jazz - Cabaret ) Born 1941 in Northern Ireland - Writer, humourist and bassist - Worked with Instant Sunshine.

Rosli Khamis (aka Loloq) - Died 1-30-2008 in Petaling Jaya - After brain surgery - He was 50 years old - Born in Singapore - Songwriter - Collaborated with singer, songwriter and composer M. Nasir ("Andalusia, Bonda" and "Nafas Cinta").

Ted Arighi - Died 1-30-2008 - Lung cancer ( Rock ) He was 58 years old - Guitarist - Worked with The Misfits, The Faragher Brothers, The Precious Few, The Blue Flames, The Tiks and Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose.

Gary Weber - Died 1-30-2008 ( Polka ) He was 55 years old - Played concertina and accordion - Was a member of The Polka Preps, The Electra Tones and The Treltones.

Carlos Nieto - Died 1-31-2008 in Buenos Aires - Cancer ( Folk ) He was 63 years old - Singer and composer - (He did, "Captive Moon" and "On The Pampa Of The Guanacos").

Big Joe Turner - Died 1-31-2008 in Pascagoula ( Blues ) Born 7-4-1944 in Jackson, Tenn., U.S. - Bassist and trombonist - Worked with B.B. King, Albert King, Little Milton, Isaac Hayes, Earl Lee Hooker and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown.

Michal Bukovic - Died 1-31-2008 in Prague, Czech Republic - Throat cancer ( Pop Rock - Country ) Born 9-17-1943 in Prague - Songwriter - He wrote songs for Karel Gott, Vera Martinova, Michal Tucny ("Prodavac") and Karel Zich ("Parada").

Sister A. Maryam Muhammad (Carolyn Marie White) - Died 1-31-2008 - Cancer - She was 63 years old - Singer and musician - Was a member of The Royal Heritage Ensemble with her husband guitarist, Jose Roberto Bonilla.

Clive Jarrett - Died 1-31-2008 in Kingston, Jamaica - Shot ( Reggae ) He was 51 years old - Founder of The Dynamite label - Worked with Sly And Robbie, Lone Ranger, Carlton Livingston and Al Campbell.

Clark Robinson - Died 2-?-2008 - Illness - He was 57 years old - Drummer - Worked with Rancho Rebop And The Full Moon Howlers, Southpaw, Redwing, The Wichita Showband, The Cavaliers, Lateshift, Box o' Bananas and Wang Dang Delta Blues.

Tigist Shibabaw - Died 2-?-2008 in Bahar Dar, Ethiopia  ( World ) Born in Chagni - Singer - She can be heard on The Bole 2 Harlem CD and Radioaxiom - A Dub Transmission.

Shell Kepler - Died 2-1-2008 - Kidney failure - She was 49 years old - Born in Painsville, Ohio, U.S. - Actress - ( She did, "Popular Girl") - Best know as Amy Vining on TV's, General Hospital.

Robert Luly (Robert A. Luly) - Died 2-1-2008 - He was 65 years old - Born in San Bernardino, CA, U.S. - - He invented rock and roll's earliest amplifiers - He built amplifiers for Chicago, ZZ Top, Three Dog Night, Bread and The Beach Boys - Worked as a guitarist for Frank Zappa.

Jackie Orszaczky - Died 2-3-2008 - Cancer ( Jazz - Rock - Pop ) Born 1948 in Budapest, Hungary - Bassist, singer and producer - He did, "Taken To The Cleaners" and "What Is Hip") - Worked with Syrius ("Psychomania" and "Crooked Man"), Bakery, Marcia Hines, Tony Buck, Chris Abrahams and Tina Harrod.

Fred Leadston - Died 2-3-2008 - Cancer ( Jazz ) Born 2-3-1935 - Played trombone, bass and euphonium - Worked with The Regimental Band, The Artillery Band, The Central Band, The Vimy Band, The Music Vets and The New Orleans Express.

Tata Guines (Federico Aristides Soto) - Rey de los tambores (King of the drums) -  Died 2-4-2008 in Havana, Cuba - Kidney infection ( Jazz ) Born 6-30-1930 in Guines, Cuba - Percussionist and bassist - Worked with The Estrellas Nacientes Orchestra,  Josephine Baker, Arsenio Rodriguez, Dionisio Martínez, Chano Pozo, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson, Miles Davis, Bebo Valdes, Israel "Cachao" Lopez and Frank Sinatra.

Chris Anderson - Died 2-4-2008 - Complications from a stroke ( Jazz ) Born 2-26-1926 in Chicago, Ill., U.S. - Pianist - Worked with Dinah Washington, Johnny Griffin, Gene Ammons, Charlie Parker, Roland Kirk, Leo Blevins, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Howard McGhee and Max Roach.

Alan Jay Axelrod - Died 2-4-2008 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Complications from diabetes - He was 61 years old - Born in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S. - Keyboardist - Worked with Barry Manilow - Was a musical director for The Groundlings.

Deryck Bernard - Died 2-5-2008 - Heart attack - Born 4-12-1950 - Politician, preacher, author, musician, singer, composer and arranger - Was a member of The Woodside Choir, The Gospel Heralds, Unshackled, Korokwa and a conductor for The Joint Methodist Choir.

Schoolboy Cleve (Cleveland White) - Died 2-5-2008 in Daly City, CA, U.S. ( Blues ) He was 82 years old - Played harmonica and guitar - Worked with Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and  Ron Thompson.

Winston Walls - Died 2-5-2008 in Fort Myers, FL, U.S. - Congestive heart failure and diabetes ( Jazz ) He was 65 years old - Played the organ and drums - Worked with Bill Doggett, Dionne Warwick, Sonny Stitt, Lou Donaldson Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith and Groove Holmes - Son of pianist, Harry Van Walls.

Sepp Stark - Died 2-5-2008 in Munich, Germany - Heart failure ( Punk ) Drummer - Was a member of ZSD.

Kevin Hass (Kevin Joseph Hass) - Died 2-5-2008 in Hawarden, IA, U.S. - Colon cancer ( Rock - Punk ) Born 3-12-1970 in Hawarden, IA, U.S. - Bass guitarist, guitarist and songwriter - Was a member of The Flak Jakets, White Hot And Blue, Headshot, The Chew Toys, The Velour Prunes, From Within, Search For George and Three Man - Worked with Guns For Hyre and Razor Kane.

Bud Cairns (Arthur S. Cairns) - Died 2-6-2008 in Myrtle Beach ( Jazz ) Born 7-27-1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. - Played trombone - Was a member of The Swing Time Band and The Ambassadors Of Dixie.

Phil Bullard - Died 2-6-2008 - Colon cancer ( Metal ) He was 59 years old - Drummer - Was a member of Black Death - Worked witn Mandrake.

Yu Zhou - Died 2-6-2008 in Qinghe, China after being detained by the police for 10 days ( Folk ) Sang and played guitar, drums and harmonica - Was a member of Xiaojuan & Co-Residents In The Valley (They did, "Sunset Glow" and "My Home").

Chano O'Ferral (Rufino O'Ferral) - Died 2-6-2008 in New York, U.S. - Cancer - Born 1944 in Puerto Rico - Percussionist - (He wrote, "Love Is Love" and "Life Is Just A Moment" (Part 1 and 2)) -
Worked with Roy Ayers' Ubiquity.

Benny Neyman - Died 2-7-2008 - Cancer - Born 6-9-1951 - Singer and songwriter - (He did, "Waarom fluister ik je naam nog?" and "Vrijgezel").

Slawomir Kulpowicz - Died 2-7-2008 in Warsaw ( Jazz ) He was 56 years old - Pianist - Led In Formation - Worked with Zbigniew Namyslowski, Shujaat Khan, Burhan Ocal and Tomasz Szukalski.

John Wright - Died 2-7-2008 ( Folk ) He was 60 years old - Born in Bournemouth - Singer, songwriter and guitarist - (He did, "Peace On The Border" and "The Foray") - Led The John Wright Band.

H.K. Narayan - Died 2-8-2008 - Illness - He was 72 years old - Composer and singer - (He wrote, Nissar Ahmed's, "Nadavirada Baduke" and Da. Ra. Bendre's, "Shubha Nudiye Shakunada Hakki").

Sami McKinney (Samuel McKinney) - Died 2-8-2008 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Born 9-23-1957 - Producer and songwriter - Worked with Patti LaBelle, Nancy Wilson, Anita Baker, Santana, George Duke, Lalah Hathaway, Martha Wash, Grover Washington, Chaka Khan and Phyllis Hyman.

Jane Lumb (Jane Katherine Lumb) - Died 2-8-2008 - Breast cancer - Born 11-23-1942 in West Riding of Yorkshire, England - Model and actress - She worked in public relations for Showaddywaddy and The Bay City Rollers - She appeared in The Beatles' film, A Hard Day's Night and The Rolling Stones' promotional film for the song, Ruby Tuesday - She had been married to music manager, Tony Gourvish.

Scot Halpin (Thomas Scot Halpin) - Died 2-9-2008 ( Rock - Jug Band ) Born 2-3-1954 - Drummer, guitarist, singer and songwriter - Worked with SnakeDoctor, Plank Road, The Sponges, Funhouse and Folklore - Performed with The Who filling in for an ailing Keith Moon who had left the stage.

Chris Townson - Died 2-10-2008 in London, England ( Rock ) Born 7-24-1947 in Battersea, London, England - Drummer - Worked with John's Children, The Who, Jook, Radio Stars, Martin Gordon and Jet.

Ross McGarry - Died 2-10-2008 - Pancreatic cancer ( Rock ) He was 34 years old - Guitarist, singer and keyboardist - Was a member of Wish who became Stars and then The Sci Fi Lullabies.

Harold B. Andrews (aka Professor) - Died 2-10-2008 ( Jazz ) Born 1916 in Pensacola - Played bass and was a singer - Was a member of The Tuskegee Collegiates - Worked with Joe Occhipinti and Dizzy Gillespie.

Sergey Bashkirov (aka Funeral) - Died 2-10-2008 - Lung illness ( Metal ) He was 37 years old - Guitarist and singer - Was a member of Saints Everlasting Rest.

Freddie Bell (Ferdinando Dominico Bello) - Died 2-11-2008 - Lung cancer ( Rock ) Born 9-29-1931 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Trombonist, bassist, drummer and singer - Led Freddie Bell And The Bellboys (They did, "Giddy Up A Ding Dong" and a version of, "Hound Dog") - Appeared in the movies, "Rock Around The Clock" and "Get Yourself A College Girl" - Worked with Ernie Ventura and his successive spouses, Roberta Linn and Patti York.

S C R Bhat - Died 2-?-2008 in Central Mumbai - Cardiac failure - He was 90 years old - Singer and teacher.

Mark Stenberg (aka Blu Crush and Dozzieloc) - Died 2-12-2008 in Houston, TX, U.S. - Shot ( Rap ) Born 1-2-1979 in Han Yan, Korea - (He did, "Earthquake Shake" and "Jailhouse Dreams").

John Brunious Jr. - Died 2-12-2008 in Orlando, FL, U.S. - Heart attack ( Jazz ) Born 10-12-1940 - Trumpeter - Was a member of The Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Son of trumpeter, John Brunious Sr.

Wilson Hermosa Gonzalez - Died 2-12-2008 in Cochabamba - Stroke ( Pop ) Born 1944 - Played the charango and was a composer - Was a member of Los Kjarkas (They did, "Llorando se Fue").

Rick Selvin - Died 2-12-2008 - Multiple organ failure - He was 64 years old - Guitarist - Son of big band leader, Ben Selvin.

Monica Morell (Monica Wirz-Romer) - Died 2-12-2008 in Zurich - Cancer ( Pop ) Born 8-6-1953 in Menziken - Singer - (She did, "Spater, wann ist das?" and "Danny, mein Freund").

Henri Salvador - Did 2-13-2008 in Paris, France - Aneurysm ( Jazz - Rock ) Born 7-18-1917 in Cayenne, French Guiana - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Zorro est arrive" and "Mais Non Mais Non") - Worked with Django Reinhardt and Quincy Jones.

Smokey Dawson (Herbert Henry Dawson) - Died 2-13-2008 - Illness ( Country ) Born 3-19-1913 in Warrnambool, Victoria - Singer and guitarist - Hosted radio's, The Adventures of Smokey Dawson - Australian Record Industry Association Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jerome Petitgirard (aka The Horns Guy) - Died 2-13-2008 in the Laurentians, Quebec, Canada - Car accident ( Jazz - Classical ) Born 10-22-1968 in Paris, France - Played flute, trumpet and saxophone.

Gregory Barker - Died 2-13-2008 in the Laurentians, Quebec, Canada - Car accident ( Jazz - Classical ) Born 12-11-1978  in Ottawa - Pianist.

Glen Annicchiarico (Michele Glen Annicchiarico) - Died 2-13-2008 ( Rock ) He was 49 years old - Born  in Milan, Italy - Played guitar, bass, keyboards and sang - Was a member of Zizzetope.
 

Maysel Davis (Maysel G. Davis) - Died 2-13-2008 - Born 5-25-1922 in Brockville, Ontario, Canada - Played piano - Was a member of The Country Cousins.

 Jesus Rey David Alfaro (aka El Gallito) - Died 2-?-2008 in Tijuana, Mexico - Shot ( Grupera ) He was 26 years old - Singer.

Jose Topete Guadeloupe - Died 2-?-2008 in Tijuana, Mexico - Shot - Assistant to Jesus Rey David Alfaro.

Israel Torres - Died 2-?-2008 in Tijuana, Mexico - Shot - Manager for Jesus Rey David Alfaro.

Philip C. Costa - Died 2-14-2008 ( Big Band ) He was 91 years old - Born in Italy - Played saxophone, clarinet and flute - Worked with Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Peggy Lee, Joe Payne and Les Elgart.

Jerry Graff - Died 2-14-2008 in Encino, CA, U.S. - Born 11-17-1920 in New York, NY, U.S. - Musician, conductor, singer and arranger - Was a member of The Beachcombers - Worked with The Pied Pipers.

William Clemmer - Died 2-14-2008 - Cancer ( Jazz ) He was 80 years old - Born in Waltham, MA, U.S. - Pianist - Worked with The Worcester Music Association and The Winiker Orchestra.

Joaquim Costa - Died 2-15-2008 ( Rock ) Born 1936 - Singer and guitarist.

Willie P. Bennett (William Patrick Bennett) - Died 2-15-2008 in Peterborough, Ontario - Heart attack ( Folk ) Born 10-26-1951 in Toronto, Ontario - Played mandolin and harmonica and was a singer and songwriter - Worked with Fred Eaglesmith.

Maria Dolors Laffitte - Died 2-15-2008 in Girona, Spain ( Folk ) Born 8-?-1949 in Roda de Ter, Spain - Singer and songwriter - She formed La Corranda, L'Arc en el Cel, Els Trobadors, Ensemble Llull and Joi de Trobar.

Bobby Lord - Died 2-16-2008 - Illness ( Country ) He was 74 years old - Singer - (He did, "Without Your Love" and "Life Can Have Meaning") - Hosted TV's, "The Bobby Lord Show".

Charlie Ryan (Charles Ryan) - Died 2-16-2008 in Spokane, Washington, U.S. - Heart disease ( Country - Rockabilly ) Born 12-19-1915 in Graceville, MN, U.S. - Musician and songwriter - (He co-wrote, "Hot Rod Lincoln") - Led Charlie Ryan And The Livingston Brothers and Charlie Ryan And The Timberline Riders - Minnesota Rock & Country Hall Of Fame Inductee and The Rockabilly Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jose Aguila (aka Joe Joe) - Died 2-16-2008 - Acute myelogenous leukemia - He was 56 years old - Born in Havana, Cuba - Drummer and TV videographer - Worked with Rudy Sarzo.

Tebogo Ndlovu (aka Zombo) - Died 2-17-2008 - Aids - Producer, songwriter and singer - (He wrote Herald "Speedy" Matlhaku's, "Amasiko") - Was a member of Abashante.

Jackie Street (Jackie Lane Street) - Died 2-17-2008 - Complications from diabetes ( Christian - Country, R&B - Rock ) Born 6-17-1959 - Bassist - Worked with The Love Slaves, The Dynamites, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Little Big Town and Jars Of Clay.

Aysel Gurel - Died 2-17-2008 - Chronic bronchitis - Born 2-?-1929 - Lyricist and actress.

Andrey Girnyk - Died 2-17-2008 - Heart attack ( Metal ) Born 3-7-1961 - Bassist - Was a member of Krasnyi Rassvet and Tjazoly Dien.

Jim Jones (James E. Jones) - Died 2-18-2008 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. - Heart attack ( Rock ) Born 3-12-1950 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. - Guitarist - Was a member of Easter Monkeys, Lazarus and Foreign Bodies - Worked with Pere Ubu, Mirrors, The Electric Eels, Home & Garden, David Thomas And The Pedestrians, The Wooden Birds and The Styrenes.

 Patti Lane - Died 2-18-2008 ( Jazz ) Singer - Worked with her husband Patrick Palomo in his band The Kasuals.

Egor Letov - Yegor Letov (Igor Fyodorovich Letov) -  Died 2-19-2008 in Omsk - Heart attack ( Punk ) Born 9-10-1964 in Omsk, USSR - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Posev and Grazdanskaya Oborona - Worked with Communism and Yanka Dyagileva - He was married to bassist, Natalya Chumakova.

Arakem Peixoto - Died 2-19-2008 in Rio de Janeiro - Heart attack ( Jazz ) He was 77 years old - Musician - Brother of pianist, Moacir Peixoto and singer, Cauby Peixoto.

Janina Misciukaite - Died 2-19-2008 - Ilness ( Pop ) She was 59 years old - Singer.

Esther Craw - Accordion with Legs - Died 2-19-2008 in Orlando, FL, U.S.- Heart failure - She was 87 years old - Played accordion - Was a member of Very Big Band - Columbus Senior Musicians Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Teo Macero (Attilio Joseph Macero) - Died 2-19-2008 in Riverhead, NY, U.S. - Illness ( Jazz - Classical ) Born 10-30-1935 in Glens Falls, NY, U.S. - Producer, composer and saxophonist - Worked with Charles Mingus, Teddy Charles, Robert Palmer, The Lounge Lizards, Vernon Reid, D.J. Logic, The Sandole Brothers, Third Stream and Miles Davis and worked at Columbia Records with Dave Brubeck, J. J. Johnson, Mahalia Jackson, Johnny Mathis and Thelonious Monk.

Allen Strange - Died 2-20-2008 in Bainbridge, Washington, U.S. ( Electro-music ) Born 6-26-1943 in Calexico, CA, U.S. - He wrote, "Electronic Music: Systems, Techniques and Controls" - Co-founder of  the performance groups, Biome and The Electronic Weasel Ensemble - Worked with his wife, composer and musician, Patricia.

Calvin Owens - The Maestro - Died 2-21-2008 - Kidney failure ( Jazz - Blues ) Born 4-23-1929 - Trumpeter, composer and bandleader - Led Blues Orchestra and True Blue - Worked with  B.B. King, Pete Mayes, T-Bone Walker, Amos Milburn, David "Fathead" Newman, Arnett Cobb, Gloria Edwards, Junior Parker, Otis Turner, Willie Nelson and Johnny Bush - Was a session player for Peacock Recording Co.

Bobby Lee Trammell - Died 2-21-2008 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. ( Rockabilly ) Born  circa 1940 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Arkansas Twist" and "You Mostest Girl") - He was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Mel Zelnick - Died 2-21-2008 in Mayer - Heart attack ( Jazz ) Born 9-28-1924 in Harlem, NY, U.S. - Drummer - Worked with Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Peggy Lee, Patti Page, Ray Charles and Nat King Cole.

Robert L. Moore Jr. (aka Robin Moore) - Died 2-21-2008 in Hopkinsville - Illness - Born 10-31-1925 in Massachusetts, U.S. - Author - (Co-wrote Barry Sadler's, "The Ballad Of The Green Berets") - He wrote The French Connection and The Green Berets.

Neil Chotem - Died 2-21-2008 ( Classical - Jazz ) Born 9-9-1920 in Saskatoon, Sask. - Pianist and musical arranger - Wrote music for TV's, Empire.

Joe Gibbs - Died 2-21-2008 in Kingston, Jamaica - Heart attack ( Reggae ) He was 65 years old  - Producer and recording engineer - Worked with Beres Hammond, The Diamonds, J C Lodge ("Someone Loves You Honey") and Dennis Brown.

Dangerman - King of the ghetto - Died 2-21-2008 - Shot ( Rap )

Nunzio Gallo - Died 2-22-2008 in Telese Terme, Benevento, Italy ( Pop - Neapolitan folk - Opera ) Born 3-25-1928 in Naples, Italy - Singer and actor - (He did "Mamma" and "Corde della mia chitarra") -
Worked with Claudio Villa and Aurelio Fierro.

Phil Gernhard - Died 2-22-2008 - VP of A&R for Curb Records - Produced Dion's, "Abraham Martin And John", Lobo's, "Me And You And A Dog Named Boo", Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs's, "Stay", Jim Stafford's, "Spiders And Snakes", The Bellamy Brothers', "Let Your Love Flow" and The Royal Guardsmen's, "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron".

Tim Walters - Died 2-23-2008 - Heart attack ( Country ) Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Rawhide.

Larry Norman (Larry David Norman) - The father of Christian rock - Died 2-24-2008 in Salem, Oregon, U.S. - Heart failure ( Rock - Christian ) Born 4-8-1947 in Corpus Christi, TX, U.S. - Singer, musician and songwriter - Was a member of People! (They did, "I Love You") - Gospel Music Association Hall Of Fame Inductee and The San Jose Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Phil Bodner - Died 2-24-2008 - Conductor, composer and arranger and also a woodwind and saxophone player - Led The Brass Ring (They did, "The Dis-Advantages Of You") - Worked with Dick Hyman, Frank Sinatra, Doc Severinson, Mel Torme and Urbie Green.

Brian Scott "Bert" Phillips (aka BB Slags) - Died 2-24-2008 ( Punk ) Born 6-13-1959 in Racine  - Singer - Led Beautiful Bert And The Slags, Beautiful Bert And The Crotch Krickets and Beautiful Bert And The Lucious Ones.

Alan Dargin - Died 2-24-2008 in Sydney - Cerebral hemorrhage - Born 7-13-1967 in Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia - Didgeridoo player and actor - Worked with  Jimmy Page, Yothu Yindi, Robert Plant, Tommy Emmanuel, Don Burrows and Jimmy Barnes.

Clive Millward - Died 2-?-2008 - Illness ( Jazz ) He was 69 years old - Drummer - Worked with The Fortunes, The Arthur Brown Jazz Band and The Heart Of England Jazz Band.

Dee Robb (David Donaldson) - Died 2-?-2008  Throat cancer ( Pop - Rock ) Was a member of The Robbs (They did, "Race With The Wind" and "Rapid Transit") who changed their name to Cherokee (They did, "Girl, I've Got News For You") - Appeared on TV's, "Where The Action Is" - Worked with Del Shannon and Chris Hillman.

Ian Hodgson - Died 2-?-2008 in Hull - He was 49 years old - Played percussion instruments and piano - Worked with Cilla Black, Matt Monro and The Ken Mackintosh Orchestra.

Aunty Genoa (Genoa Leilani Adolpho Keawe-Aiko) - Died 2-25-2008 in Papakolea, Hawaii, U.S. ( Hawaiian ) Born 10-31-1918 in Honolulu, Hawaii - Singer - Led Aunty Genoa's Hawaiians - Cousin of singer and guitarist, Ray Kane - Hawaiian Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Static (Stephen Garrett) - Died 2-25-2008 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. - Possible brain aneurysm ( R&B ) Born 1976 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. - Singer, songwriter and producer - (Co-wrote Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody") - He also wrote songs for Nicole Wray, Brandy and Destiny's Child - Was a member of Playa.

Charlie Adams (Charlie Adams) - Died 2-25-2008 in Montreal, Canada - Internal abdominal bleeding ( Country - Folk - Rock ) Born 12-24-1953 in an igloo near Inukjuak - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Quviasupunga" and "Aulaajingnatit") - Was a member of Sikumiut.

Johnny Vadnal - Cleveland's Polka King - Died 2-25-2008 in Willoughby, Ohio, U.S. ( Polka ) Born 3-14-1923 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. - Accordionist and bandleader - (He did, "Yes, Dear Waltz" and "No Beer On Sunday") - The International Polka Association's Hall Of Fame Inductee, The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall Of Fame Inductee and The National Broadcasters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Norman Andrews - Died 2-25-2008 - Born 4-11-1934 - He was 73 years old - He sang and played harmonica and bass - Led Norman Andrews And The Concrete Bubble.

Speedy Haworth (Herschel Haworth Jr.) - Died 2-26-2008 ( Country ) He was 85 years old - Guitarist and singer - Worked with Red Foley and Porter Wagoner - Appeared on TV's, Ozark Jubilee.

Oscar Pyle - Died 2-26-2008 - Illness - He was 86 years old - Founded The Casablanca Steelband and co-founded The Steelband Association.

Buddy Miles (George Allen Miles Jr.) - Died 2-26-2008 in Austin, Texas, U.S. ( Rock - R&B ) Born 9-5-1947 in North Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. - Drummer and singer - Led The Buddy Miles Express - Was a  member of Electric Flag and Band Of Gypsys - Worked with Jimi  Hendrix, The Bebops, Stevie Wonder, Muddy Waters, Barry White, The  Delfonics, The Ink Spots, Wilson Pickett, David Bowie, Ruby & The  Romantics, George Clinton, Carlos Santana and Bootsy Collins.

Giles Clark (aka Uncle Giles) - Died 2-26-2008 - He was 79 years old ( Country - Gospel - Folk ) Sang and played accordion, harmonica, banjo and guitar.

Mabuti Johannes Nkuna (aka Umanji) - Died 2-26-2008 in South Africa - Aids related Illness - Musician, singer and songwriter - (He did, "Moruti Samba").

Ray Kane (Raymond Kaleoalohapoina'oleohelemanu Kane) - Hawaii's slack key ambassador - Died 2-27-2008 ( Hawaiian ) Born 1925 in Koloa, Kaua'i - Slack key guitarist and singer - (He did, "Popoki Slack Key" and "I Ka Po Me Ke Au") - Worked with his wife, Elodia Kane (They did, "KeKali Nei Au") - Cousin of singer, Aunty Genoa Keawe.

Mandi Lampi - Died 2-27-2008 - Born 10-25-1988 - Actress and singer - (She did, "Miks kaikki kiusaa") - Daughter of actor Jussi Lampi.

Ivan Rebroff (Hans-Rolf Rippert) - Died 2-27-2008 in Frankfurt, Germany - Illness ( Folk - Opera - Light Classics ) Born 7-31-1931 in Berlin, Germany - Singer.

Lorene Forsyth - Died 2-27-2008 in Redlands - Cancer - Born 8-20-1928 in Loma Linda - Pianist - Worked with The San Francisco String Quartet, The Syracuse Symphony, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Liza Minnelli, Ethel Merman and The Metropolitan Opera - Once gave lessons to singer, Joan Baez.

Mike Smith (Michael George Smith) - Died 2-28-2008 in Edmonton, North London, England - Pneumonia ( Rock ) Born 12-6-1943 in Edmonton, England - Singer, keyboardist, songwriter and producer - Led Mike Smith's Rock Engine - Was a member of The Dave Clark Five (They did, "Glad All Over" and "Catch Us If You Can") - Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Bangun Sugito (aka Gito Rollies) - Died 2-28-2008  in Jakarta - Lymphatic cancer ( Rock ) He was 60 years old - Singer - (He did, "Cinta Yang Tulus") - Was a member of The Rollies.

Mike Conley (Michael Conley) - Died 2-28-2008 in in Chicago, Ill., U.S. - Head injury ( Punk ) He was 48 years old - Singer - Was a member of The Swell and M.I.A. (They did, "Boredom Is The Reason" and "Haven't You Heard").

Jimmy Faulkner - Died 3-?-2008 - Guitarist - Led Jimmy Faulkner And The Houseshakers - Worked with Christy Moore, Donal Lunny, Mary Coughlan, Paul Brady, Freddie White, The Red Peters Blues Band, Kieran Halpin and Luka Bloom.

Robert Goldsborough - Died 3-?-2008 ( Irish Folk ) He was 59 years old Singer, songwriter and political activist - (He did, "Mr. Spazzman") - Worked with David Ritchie.

Tom Collins - Died 3-?-2008 in Layer-de-la Haye - Natural causes ( Jazz ) He was 75 years old - Born in the Colchester area - Played trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn - Led The Colchester Jazz Club band.

Wally Bussey (Walter Bussey) - Died 3-?-2008 ( Jazz ) Born 1931 in London, England - Played saxophone, clarinet and flute - Worked with The Colin Fraser Quintet.

Jeff Healey (Norman Jeffrey Healey) - Died 3-2-2008 in Toronto, Canada - Cancer ( Rock - Jazz - Blues ) Born 3-25-1966 in Toronto, Canada - Played guitar, trumpet and clarinet and was a singer - Led The Jeff Healey Band (They did, "Angel Eyes" and "Confidence Man") and Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards - Worked with B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, Chris Barber and Jimmy Rogers.

Roy Ramos (aka Pia) - Died 3-2-2008 - Illness - He was 62 years old - Bassist - Was a member of Texas Revolution.

Harry Buddy Vaughan - Died 3-2-2008 - Born 11-9-1919 in Waterbury, Conn., U.S. - Played trumpet - Worked with Arthur Fieldler, Alvino Ray, Johnny Mandrell, Skitch Henderson and LeRoy Anderson.

Norman Smith (aka Hurricane Smith) - Died 3-3-2008 - Born 2-22-1923 in London, England - Musician and producer - (He did, "Don't Let It Die" and "Oh Babe What Would You Say?") - Was an engineer for all of The Beatles recordings until 1965 - Produced Pink Floyd and The Pretty Things.

Suzi (Martina Carina Peereboom) - Died 3-3-2008 in Nordmaling, Sweden ( Pop ) Born 8-21-1946 in Tilburg, Holland - Singer - (She did, "Johnny Loves Me" and "Max and Moritz").

Ronnie I (Ronald A. Italiano) - Died 3-4-2008 in Clifton, NJ, U.S. - Cancer - Born 2-1-1941 in Passaic, NJ, U.S. - DJ and record store owner - Was  the president and founder of The United In Group Harmony Association (U.G.H.A.) which is dedicated to the preservation and exposure of Doo-Wop music and the remembrance of Doo-Wop artists.

Leonard Rosenman - Died 3-4-2008 in Woodland Hills, California, U.S. - Heart attack - Born 9-7-1924 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. - Composer - He wrote music for films including, Rebel Without A Cause, Fantastic Voyage and Beneath The Planet Of The Apes and for TV's, Marcus Welby, M.D. and Combat!.

Tim Miller (Timothy Miller) - Died 3-5-2008 in Dubuque, IA, U.S. - Fell down a flight of stairs ( Rock ) Born 7-8-1972 in Dubuque, IA, U.S. - Played guitar and drums and sang - Was a member of Ng Kindheit (They did, "Hell To Get Along With" and "Deaf Like Me").

Mel Durham - Died 3-5-2008 ( Big Band - Rockabilly - Bluegrass - Folk ) - He was 93 years old - Played fiddle, banjo and guitar - Was a member of The Ray Middleton Trio, Frankie Gould's Big Band and The Wayne County Apple Knockers - Was a president for The Southern California Old Time Fiddlers Association.

Gloria Shayne Regney Baker - Died 3-6-2008 in Stamford, CT, U.S. - Lyricist and pianist - (She co-wrote, "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "Goodbye Cruel World") - She had been married to composer, Noel Regney.

Lili Boniche - Died 3-6-2008 in Paris, France (Francarabe ) Born 1921 in the Kasbah of Algiers - Played the ud and guitar and was a composer - He mixed the music of rumba, pasodoble, tango, mambo and Arab-Andalusian.

Dave Wheeler - Died 3-7-2008 - Lung cancer ( Jazz ) He was 77 years old - Born in Coshocton - Clarinetist, saxophonist and pianist - Worked with Vic Damone, Stan Kenton and The Columbus Jazz Orchestra - The Columbus Senior Musicians Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Cliff Thomas (Clifton A. Thomas)- Died 3-7-2008 in Gulfport, MS, U.S. -  Cancer - Born 6-18-1941 in Jackson, MS, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - Led The Cliff Thomas Trio - (He co-wrote, "Lovers Holiday" and "Pickin'  Wild Mountain Berries") - He recorded on Sun Records and Ace Records.

Chet Matthew Lane (aka Mr. Music) - Died 3-7-2008 - Illness - He was 79 years old - Played accordion - Worked with his wife, Helene Lane and with Johnny Kaaihue's band, The Four Tophatters and The Mary Kaye Trio - Appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand.

Dorothy Stone (Dorothy Ann Stone) - Found dead 3-7-2008 in Green Valley, CA, U.S. - Born 6-7-1958 in Kingston - Played flute and was a composer - (She did, "Wizard Ball") - Co-founder of The E.A.R. Unit.

Jeff Lindsey (aka The Fat Boy) - Died 3-8-2008 - Heart attack ( Gospel ) He was 50 years old - Singer, guitarist and keyboardist.

Samy Al-Maghribi (Salomon Amzallag) - Died 3-9-2008 in Canada - Born 1922 in Morocco - Played the Oud and was a singer and composer.

Warren Harry (aka Warren Bacall) - Died 3-9-2008 - Pulmonary embolism - He was 54 years old - Songwriter - (He wrote or co-wrote Bucks Fizz's, "When We Were Young" and Yoko Oginome's, "This Is Pop").

Sai Htee Saing - Died 3-10-2008 - Born 1950 in Lin Khae in southern Shan State - Singer and songwriter - Co-founder of The Wild Ones.

Dennis Irwin - Died 3-10-2008 in Manhattan, NY, U.S. - Liver failure due to cancer ( Jazz ) Born 11-18-1951 in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. - Bassist - Worked with The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Red Garland, Johnny Griffin, Matt Wilson, John Scofield, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Ted Curson and Betty Carter- Played on over 500 albums - He was the partner of singer, Aria Hendricks.

Chuck Day - The soul of the Fairfax music scene - Died 3-10-2008 - Illness ( Rock - Jazz ) Born 8-6-1942 in Chicago, Ill, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Pony Tail Partner" and "Mama's Place") - Led The Burning Sensations - Worked with Johnny Rivers ("Secret Agent Man"), Shel Siverstein and The Mamas And The Papas ("Monday, Monday" and "California Dreamin") - Father of Mama Cass Elliott's daughter.

Byrd Burton (Barry Burton) - Died 3-10-2008 in Hendersonville - Myelodysplastic syndrome ( Rock - Country ) He was 61 years old - Guitarist - Was a member of The Amazing Rhythm Aces (They did, "Third Rate Romance" and "The End Is Not in Sight (The Cowboy Tune)") and The Loved Ones.

Brian Connolly - Died 3-10-2008 in San Rafael - Heart attack - Born 1956 in Montclair, NJ, U.S. - Sound engineer and singer - As a Sound engineer he worked for Mel Torme, Christine Ebersole and B.B. King.

Carl B. Kramer - Died 3-11-2008 - Born 10-311922 - Played guitar, steel guitar, banjo and fiddle - Appeared on The Country Boy Eddie Show.

J. Vance Boughner - Died 3-12-2008 in Longwood at Oakmont -  He was 93 years old - Born in York, York County - Played piano and organ - (He wrote, "One For Oliver") - Worked with The Fran Eichler Orchestra, Buddy Lee's Orchestra and Barry Blue.

Ed Megrant - Died 3-12-2008 - Liver cancer - He was 75 years old - Played piano and guitar - Worked with The Everly Brothers and Larry Robinson and played at his Magnolia Cafe.

Bob Wayne (Born Robert Weiss) - Died 3-12-2008 - Complications from heart disease - He was 93 years old - Singer - Led The Rollicaires - Worked with Fred Waring And His Pennsylvanians.

Martin Fierro (aka The Meester) - Died 3-13-2008 - Cancer ( Jazz - Rock ) Born 1-18-1942 in Mexico - Played saxophone and flute - Was a member of Shades Of Joy, Legion Of Mary, Zero and Al Rapone And The Zydeco Express -  Worked with Jerry Garcia, Chuck Berry, James Cotton, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Loudon Wainwright III, The Allman Brothers, The Maxnava Jazz Four, Mother Earth, The Sir Douglas Quintet, String Cheese Incident, Queen Ida, Yonder Mountain String Band, Steve Miller, Boz Scaggs, Dark Star Orchestra, New Monsoon and The Grateful Dead.

Singkham Bandith - Died 3-13-2008 in Bridgeport, CN, U.S. - He was 35 years old - Born in Laos - Musician, composer and actor - Appeared in and wrote music for the film, Blood Money (2006).

Wilfred Middlebrooks (aka Walkin' Willie) - Died 3-13-2008 in Pasadena, CA, U.S. - Heart failure - Born 7-17-1933 in Chattanooga, TN, U.S. - Double bassist - Worked with Ella Fitzgerald, The Chattanooga Symphony and The Paul Smith Trio.

Bill Bolick (William A. Bolick) - Died 3-14-2008 in Hickory, NC, U.S. - ( Country ) Born 10-28-1917 - Played mandolin and sang - Was a member of The Blue Sky Boys and The Crazy Hickory Nuts.

Rev. Bruce Hilton - Died 3-14-2008 - Kidney failure ( Jazz ) Born 1930 in Plymouth, Wis., U.S. - Played tuba - Was a member of The Joyful Noise Jazz Band - He was a social justice and civil rights activist.

William H. Ruddy Jr. - Died 3-14-2008 ( Jazz ) He was 86 years old - Guitarist - Worked with Tommy Sheridan, Frank Sinatra Jr., The Milwaukee Clipper Band and George Pritchett.

Mikey Dread (Michael Campbell) - Died 3-15-2008 in Connecticut - Brain tumor ( Reggae ) Born 1954 in Port Antonio, Jamaica -  Singer, producer and broadcaster - (He did, "Break Down The Walls" and "Vegetable Mater") - Worked with King Tubby, The Clash and Carlton Patterson.

Vytautas Kernagis - Died 3-15-2008 - Gastric cancer ( Pop ) Born 5-19-1951 in Vilnius, Lithuania - Singer, songwriter, actor  and TV announcer - Was a member of Aisciai and Rupus Miltai - Appeared in the rock opera, Velnio Nuotaka.

King Alex Littlejohn - Died 3-15-2008 ( Blues ) Born 1934 in Arkansas, U.S. - Singer and bassist - (He did, "Hot As A Coffee Pot" and "Huchia Cuthia Lovin' Man") - Led King Alex And The Untouchables - Worked with Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King and Provine "Little" Hatch.

Stu Nevitt (Stuart Nevitt) - Died 3-15-2008 in Rio Rancho, NM, U.S. - Complications from diabetes - He was 55 or 56 years old - Born in Elizabeth, NJ, U.S. - Percussionist and composer - Was a member of Shadowfax - Worked with Kim Angelis.

Ola Brunkert - Found dead 3-16-2008 in Mallorca, Spain - Fell through a glass wall ( Pop - Jazz - Blues ) Born 9-15-1946 in Orebro, Sweden - Drummer - Was a member of Opus III, Science Poption and Slim's Blues Gang - Worked with ABBA ("People Need Love" and "Waterloo").

Daniel MacMaster - Died 3-16-2008 - Staph infection ( Rock ) He was 39 years old - Singer - (He did, "One Step Behind" and "Bleeding Hearts Collide") - Was a member of Bonham (They did, "Cross Me And See" and "Wait For You").

Patti Bown (Patricia Anne Bown) - Died 3-16-2008 in Media, PA, U.S. -  Complications from diabetes and kidney failure ( Jazz ) Born  7-26-1931 in Seattle - Pianist - (She did, "G'won Train") - Worked  with Quincy Jones, Billy Eckstine, Gene Ammons, Oscar Brown Jr., Jimmy Rushing, Dinah Washington and Leon Redbone.

Pete Montan (Vegas Pete) - Died 3-17-2008 ( Rock - Blues ) Drummer.

Steve Wages (Stephen Glenn Cook Wages) - Died 3-17-2008 ( Country - Blues - Rock ) Born in Forrest City - Guitarist - Member of The Steve Wages And The Bad Habit Band.

Nicolas Villanueva - Died 3-18-2008 in Quechultenango, Guerrero, Mexico - Shot more than 20 times by gunmen as he and his band played on stage - He was 38 years old - Singer - He was a member of Brisas del Mar.

Helen Abdallah (Helen J. Abdallah) - Died 3-18-2008 - Heart condition - Born 3-22-1915 - Sang and played mandolin, banjo, piano, organ and Hawaiian guitar - She was a member of The Irregulars.

MaWillies (William Bongani Makhubela) - Died 3-18-2008 in Soweto, South Africa - Possible TB - Born 4-18-1969 in the Meadowlands - Singer - (He did, "Intwenjani" and "Hoezit") - Worked with Mahoota ("Qolo"), Mandla Spikiri, Jacarumba and Brown Dash - Son of musician, Abel Mkhachane Makhubela.

Terry Carroll - Died 3-19-2008 - Lung cancer - He was 64 years old - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Springfield Country Band.

Devin Ossman - Found dead 3-19-2008 in Mount Rainier - Hypothermia ( Celtic Folk - Classical - Jazz ) He was 45 years old - Played flute, piccolo, saxophone and penny whistle - Was a member of Indigo - His father is David Ossman, a member of the comedy troupe, The Firesign Theatre.

Mia Permanto - Died 3-19-2008 in Helsinki, Finland ( Pop ) Born 1988 - Singer - (She did, "Rising Sun" with Heikki Liimatainen").

 Graham McKeel - Died 3-19-2008 in Tampa, FL, U.S. - Heart failure ( Rock ) Born 1945 - Drummer - Was a member of The Echoes - He was a blocking fullback for the Florida Gators.

Sam Weiss - Died 3-19-2008 in Boca Raton, FL, U.S. - Born 9-19-1926 in the Bronx,  NY, U.S. - Co-founder (with his brother, Hy Weiss) of Old Town Records  which released recordings by Robert & Johnny, The Fiestas, The Earls and The Capris.

Miles Bell - Died 3-19-2008 in Nashville, TN, U.S. - Kidney Failure - He was 61 years old - Born in Clarksburg, WV, U.S. -  Manager - Worked with Sandy Hackett, 4 The Cause, The Blues Other Brothers, The Moffatts, Sandy Kastel and Cledus T. Judd.

Bill Brown (William Joseph Brown) - Died 3-20-2008 - Complications of a brain tumor ( Jazz ) Born 9-2-1953 in Chicago, Ill., U.S. - Played French horn and saxophone and was a band director - Was a member of Smooth & Saxy - Worked with The Tyrone Davis Group and Dominant Factor.

Judy Frankel - Died 3-20-2008 - Illness ( Ladino ) She was 65 years old - Singer and guitarist - Worked with The San Francisco Symphony Chorus and The San Francisco Consort -  Performed and help preserve music that originated with Spanish Jews over 500 years ago.

John Fowler - Died 3-21-2008 - Brain aneurism ( Rock ) Born 11-21-1965 - Drummer - Worked with The Voodoo Jets ("Spaceman"), Steelheart ("I'll Never Let You Go"), Smoke and Hipnotic.

Shusha Guppy (Shansi Assar) - Died 3-21-2008 in London, England ( Ballads - Chansons - Folk ) Born 12-24-1935 in Tehran, Iran - Singer and writer.

Dillard Crume Jr. - Died 3-21-2008 in Reidsville, GA, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born  6-20-1935 in Portageville, MO, U.S. - Producer, guitarist and singer - Was a  member of The Soul Stirrers and The Crume Brothers - Worked with The  Blind Boys Of Mississippi and The Highway QC's.

Klaus Dinger - Died 3-21-2008 - Heart failure ( Krautrock ) Born 3-24-1946 in Germany - Singer, guitarist, keyboardist, percussionist and songwriter - Was member of Kraftwerk, NEU! (They did, "Super 16") and La Dusseldorf (They did, "Silver Cloud").

Cachao (Israel  Lopez) - Died 3-22-2008 in Coral Gables, FL, U.S. - Complications from kidney failure ( Mambo ) Born 9-14-1918 in Havana, Cuba - Bassist and songwriter - Worked with Gloria Estefan, Tito Puente, Machito, Chico O'Farrill, Eddie Palmieri and Tito Rodrigues - He is considered to be the creator of Mambo.

Jason Rae - Died 3-22-2008 in Leeds - Born about 1976 - Played saxophone - Was a member of Haggis Horns who worked with Nightmares On Wax, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson and also with Jason's wife, Corinne Bailey Rae.

Bill Ludwig (William Frederick Ludwig II) (aka The Chief) - Died  3-22-2008 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Born 9-13-1916 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Patriarch  of The Ludwig Drum Company and developer of many percussion products.

Michael Kassel (Vampyre Mike) - Died 3-22-2008 San Francisco, CA, U.S. - Illness ( Blues Rock ) He was 54 years old - Guitarist, pianist, percussionist and poet - Was a member of The Hellhounds.

Doug Hall - Died 3-23-2008 - Brain cancer ( Jazz ) He was 48 years old - Born in Dallas, TX, U.S. - Pianist - (He did, "JiHi" and "Once Around The Block") - Worked with Chet Baker, Bill Waltrous, Dave Liebman, James Moody, Joe Farrell, Lee Konitz, and Victor Wooten.

Pepe Bayard (Pierre Bayard) - Died 3-23-2008 in Miami Beach, FL, U.S. - Cancer - Born 11-18-1945 in Ouanaminthe, Haiti - Led The All-Stars Caribbean Pirates.

 Roger Rich (Roger K. Rich) - Died 3-23-2008 ( Gospel ) He was 64 years old - Singer - Was a member of The Rhythmaires who became The Servants - Worked with Jerry Stone - Son of singer, Claude J. Rich.

Walter Robert Slingerland Jr. - Died 3-23-2008 in North Carolina, U.S. - He was 80 years old - Drummer - Worked with The Roosevelt Military Academy Drum & Bugle Corps and The Rogers Park Drum & Bugle Corps - Sat in with The Gene Krupa orchestra - Was a consultant for the publishing of the Slingerland Drum & Banjo Company history, "The Slingerland Book".

Neil Aspinall also known as the Fifth Beatle - Died 3-24-2008 in New York, NY, U.S. - Cancer - Born 10-13-1942 in Prestatyn, North Wales - Was a road manager and personal assistant to The Beatles and an executive for Apple Corps  - He sang backing vocals on "Yellow Submarine" and played harmonica on "Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!".

Doug Simon - Died 3-24-2008 ( Jazz - Funk ) He was 58 Years old - Guitarist - Was a member of Dayton - Worked with Brother Jack McDuff and Vesta Williams - He played music for TV's, The Young And The Restless.

Spanky Alford (Chalmers Edward Alford) - Died 3-24-2008 in  Huntsville, AL, U.S. ( Jazz - Blues - Soul - Gospel ) Born 5-22-1955 in North Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Played guitar - Worked with A Tribe Called  Quest, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy, John Mayer, Joss Stone, Common, The Roots, Angie Stone, D'Angelo, Eric Benet, Toto, Roy Hargrove, Raphael  Sadiq, Jill Scott, Al Green, Fred Hammond, Mary J. Blige, The Williams Brothers, Erykah Badu, Shirley Caesar, James Cleveland and The Bee Gees.

Ahmed Nur Jango - Died 3-25-2008 in Mogadihsu - Heart attack - Singer and musician - (He did, "Daljir" and "Ladi waayey") - Worked with Amina Muse Milano, Ahmed Ali Egal and Amina Abdullahi.

Alex Freidin - Died 3-25-2008 - Congestive heart failure ( Dance ) He was 90 years old - Pianist and composer - He was an opening act for Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin.

Bud Norfleet (Junious Norfleet) - Died 3-25-2008 in Burbank, IL, U.S. - Complications after a stroke ( Gospel ) Born  3-20-1926 in Perry County, AL, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Norfleet Brothers (They did,  "Shadrack" and "None But The Righteous").

Gene Puerling (Eugene Thomas Puerling) - Died 3-25-2008 near San  Francisco, CA, U.S. - Complications of diabetes ( Jazz ) Born 3-31-1929 in  Milwaukee, Wis., U.S. - Singer and arranger - Was a member of The Hi-Lo's and The Singers Unlimited.

Butch Daniels (Virgil Daniels) - Died 3-25-2008 - Stroke ( Blues - Rock ) He was 61 years old - Guitarist - Was a member of The Night Riders.

Cavlar (Leval Lyde) - Died 3-26-2008 in Brooklyn, NY, U.S. - Shot ( Rap ) He was 36 years old.

Joe Brunetto (Joseph Brunetto III) - Died 3-26-2008 - Cancer ( Big Band - Pop ) Born 1951 - Keyboardist - Led Raintree - Worked with The Rick Brunetto Big Band and Ray Cincione.

 Frank Condo (Frank J. Condo) (aka Tweetie) - Died 3-26-2008 - Lung cancer - He was 65 years old - Born in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of Rick And The Masters, Memory Lane and  45RPM.

Olga de Volga - Died 3-26-2008 ( Punk ) Bassist - Worked with The Lewd (They did, "Mobile Home"), Vs and The Offs.

Toti Fuentes (Francisco Fuentes) - Died 3-27-2008 in the U.S. - Stomach cancer ( Jazz ) He was 55 years old - Born in Cagayan de Oro City - Pianist - Worked with Richard Merk, The Apo Hiking Society, Hajji Alejandro, Aretha Franklin, Sergio Mendes, Basil Valdez, Pilita Corrales and Natalie Cole.

Elston Blain - Died 3-27-2008 - ( Cabaret - Jazz ) Played saxophone - Worked with The Doug Heinz Orchestra.

Mike Morgan (Michael J. Morgan) - Died 3-28-2008 - Lung cancer ( Rock ) Born 12-9-1948 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S. - Singer and drummer - Was a member of The Underdogs (They did, "Love's Gone Bad" and "Get Down On Your Knees").

KL (Kenny Lou) (aka Kamakazee) - Died 3-28-2008 - After suffering an asthma attack ( Rap ) Was a member of Screwball (They did, "Who Shot Rudy?").

Glenn Barber (Martin Glenn Barber) - Died 3-28-2008 ( Country - Rockabilly ) Born 2-2-1935 in Hollis, Okla., U.S. - He sang and played  guitar, bass, drums, dobro and mandolin - (He did, "Stronger Than Dirt" and "First Love Feelings") - Was a member of  The Western Swingmasters.

Allan Ganley - Died 3-29-2008 ( Jazz ) Born 3-11-1931 in Tolworth, Surrey, England - Drummer, composer and arranger - Worked with The Jimmy Walker Quintet, The New Jazz Group, Jack Parnell's orchestra, Mary Lou Williams, Kenny Baker's Dozen, The Tubby Hayes Quintet, Indo-Jazz Fusions, Ronnie Scott, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, The Jazzmakers, John Dankworth, Yehudi Menuhin and Stephane Grappelli.

Toto Rotblat (Gerardo Rotblat) - Died 3-29-2008 in Buenos Aires - Pulmonary edema ( Rock ) He was 38 years old - Born in Buenos Aires - Drummer - Was a member of Los Fabulosos Cadillacs (They did, "El Matador") and Dancing Moods.

Sean Levert - Died 3-30-2008 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 9-28-1968 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "Put Your Body Where Your Mouth Is" and "Same One") - Was a member of LeVert (They did, "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)" and "Casanova") - Son of singer Eddie Levert.

Minani Rwema - Died 3-30-2008 in India - Liver disease - Born 1975 in Gatumba in neighboring Burundi - Musician - (He did, "Sur la terre").

Ollie Nicholls - Died 3-30-2008 - Hit by a car in a hit and run - He was 41 years old - Singer, songwriter, pianist and sound engineer - (He did, "Purple Rainclouds" and "In Or Out") - Worked with Clare Teal, Herbie Flowers, Bert Jansch, Anita Dobson, Tim van Eyken, Jacqui Dankworth and Incantation.

Anders Gothberg - Died 3-30-2008 in Stockholm, Sweden - Suicide ( Rock ) Born 10-9-1975 - Guitarist - Was a member of Broder Daniel aka BD.

Jerry Kravat (Jerome Kravat) - Died 3-31-2008 in Manhattan, NY, U.S. - Complications after cancer surgery - He was 72 years old - Born in the Bronx, NY, U.S. - Bandleader and pianist - Owned The Jerry Kravat Entertainment Services which booked or managed Barbara Cook, Steve Allen, Eartha Kitt, Joel Grey, Cab Calloway, Lena Horne, Bobby Short and Sylvia McNair.

Petar Slavov - Died 4-1-2008 ( Jazz - Rock ) Born 8-13-1941 - Drummer and music manager - Was a member of FSB.

Brendan O'Brien - Died 4-3-2008 in Blackpool in Cork city - Possible heart attack ( Showband ) He was 67 years old - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Dixies (They did, "Little Arrows").

Adina Edwards - Died 4-4-2008 in the West Indies ( Gospel ) She was 83 years old - Singer - (She did, "Don't Forget To Remember Me").

Dr. Robert Good - Died 4-4-2008 - Head injury from a fall ( Big Band ) He was 83 years old - Played saxophone, piano and flute - Worked with The Glenn Miller Orchestra - As a physician he delivered over 3,000 babies.

Lee Roy Kirksey - Died 4-4-2008 ( Jazz ) He was 86 years old - Musician - Worked with The Johnny Holloway orchestra.

Bob Dunnavant Sr. - Died 4-5-2008 - Illness ( Country ) He was 85 years old - Born in Limestone County - Broadcaster and musician - He was a member of Chigger Dunnavant And The Dark Town Strutters.

Donald Walden - Died 4-6-2008 in Detroit, MI, U.S. - Complications from cancer ( Jazz ) Born 7-?-1938 in St. Louis - Played saxophone - Worked with Aretha Franklin, Grant Green, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Joe Chambers, Booker Ervin and Sun Ra.

Larry Brown (Lawrence Lloyd Brown Sr.) - Died 4-6-2008 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Respiratory condition ( R&B ) Born 11-5-1944 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (They did, "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "The Love I Lost").

Kohan Kawauchi (Kiyoshi Kawauchi) - Died 4-6-2008 Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan - Bronchial pneumonia - Born 2-26-1920 in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan - Composer, lyricist, novelist, scriptwriter and comic writer.

Phil Urso (Philip Anthony Urso) - Died 4-7-2008 in Denver, Colorado, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 10-2-1925 in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. - Played saxophone and was a composer - Worked with Elliot Lawrence,  Chet Baker, Woody Herman, Terry Gibbs, Miles Davis, Claude Thornhill, Oscar Pettiford, Jimmy Dorsey and Bob Brookmeyer.

Cedella Marley Booker (Cedella Malcolm) - Died 4-8-2008 in Miami, Florida, U.S. - Natural causes ( Reggae ) Born 7-23-1926 in Rhoden Hall, St. Ann, Jamaica - Singer and writer - (She did, "Awake Zion" and "Mother Don't Cry") - Mother of singer, Bob Marley.

Michael Paul Miller - Died 4-8-2008 in Oxnard - He was 56 years old - Born in Compton - Guitarist, singer and songwriter - Was a member of Blue Stew.

Choubeila Rached (Aroussia Bent Ali Abbes)- Died 4-9-2008 in Tunis, Tunisia ( Tunisian ) Born 1933 in Tunis, Tunisia - Singer.

Erkki Junkkarinen (Erkki Aukusti Junkkarinen) - Died 4-9-2008 in Hameenlinna ( Humppa - Tango ) Born 4-22-1929 in Suonenjoki - Singer and whistler.

Flora Pereira - Died 4-9-2008 ( Fado ) Was 79 years old - Singer.

Bob Kames - The Chicken Dance King - Died 4-9-2008 - Prostate cancer ( Polka ) Born 1925 - Played organ - (He did, "You Are My One True Love" and "Dance Little Bird" (The Chicken Dance)) - He wrote, "High Life Polka" for the  Miller High Life Beer advertising campaign - His songs have been recorded by Bobby Vinton, Frankie Yankovich and Lawrence Welk.

George Butler (George T. Butler Jr.) - Died 4-9-2008 in Castro Valley, CA, U.S. - He was 76 years old - Born in Charlotte, NC, U.S. - Producer and talent scout - Worked with Shirley Bassey, Wynton Marsalis, Brandon Marsalis and Harry Connick Jr. - Worked for Sony Music, Columbia Records, United Artists and Blue Note Records.

Ozzie Cadena (Oscar Cadena) - Died 4-9-2008 in Torrance - Pneumonia  - Born 9-26-1924 in Oklahoma City. OK, U.S. - Was a producer for Savoy Records recording artists such as Cal Tjader, Fats Navarro, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, Kenny Clarke, Donald Byrd, Little Jimmy Scott, Esther Phillips, John Lee Hooker, Clara Ward, James Cleveland, Cannonball Adderley and Nat Adderley - He also worked for Prestige, Blue Note and Fantasy Records.

Aunty Nona Beamer (Winona Kapuailohiamanonokalani Desha Beamer) - Died 4-10-2008 in Maui Hawaii, U.S. ( Hawaiian ) Born 8-15-1923 in Honolulu, Hawaii - Played ukulele and was a songwriter, author, chanter and dancer.

Carl Evans Jr. - Died 4-10-2008 in San Diego - Complications from diabetes ( Jazz ) Born 2-9-1955 in Portsmouth, VA, U.S. - Singer, songwriter and keyboardist - Was a member of Power and Fattburger (They did, "Sizzlin" and "Bleu Cheese") - Worked with Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Cannonball Adderly and Ricky Lawson - The African American Musicians Heritage Foundation Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Phil Gast (Phillip H. Gast) - Died 4-11-2008 in Lakewood ( Big Band ) He was 79 years old - Born in Newark - Sang and played vibes and drums.

Jarvis Benoit - Died 4-11-2008 in Halifax - Complications after an operation - He was 83 years old - Fiddler - Led The Jarvis Benoit Quartet.

Aileen Figueroa (Aaawok Aileen Figueroa) - Died 4-11-2008 - Complications of pneumonia ( Yurok ) Born 1912 on the Lower Klamath River - Singer - (She did, "Love Song" and "Brush Dance Song (Don't Make Fun Of My Sweetheart)").

Jack Hart (John Hart Jr.) - Died 4-11-2008 - Heart failure ( R&B ) He was 67 years old - Organist - Was a member of The Volcanoes which became The Trammps (They did, "Disco Inferno" and a remake of "Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart").

Donald Kahn - Died 4-11-2008 - Born 7-17-1918 - Songwriter - (He co-wrote, "A Beautiful Friendship") -  His songs have been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Margaret Whiting, Kenny G., Bobby Troup, Jack Jones, Shirley Horn, Sarah Vaughan and Rosemary Clooney - Son of composer, Gus Kahn.

Nani Lee Meadows (Rose Frances Naone Leinani Lee Meadows) - Died 4-12-2008 - Cancer ( Hawaiian ) She was 76 years old - Singer and dancer - Worked with her husband singer, Kui Lee and with Don Ho, Zulu And The Son's Of Hawaii and Sterling Mossman's Barefoot Bar Gang.

Mary Pearl Gorman Dodson - Died 4-12-2008 in Poland, Ohio, U.S. - Pneumonia ( Country ) Born 3-30-1928 in Blair County, PA, U.S. - Sang and and played upright bass and drums - Worked with Stoney & Chuck And The Blue Sky Boys.

Jim Olivier - Died 4-12-2008 in Lafayette - He was 57 years old - Singer - (He did, "Comme Un Cadien (Just Like A Cajun)" and "I Love My Saturday Night").

Mel Dalton - Died 4-12-2008 - Cancer ( Jazz ) He was 77 years old - Saxophonist - Worked with Lloyd Price - Backed Bobby Darin, The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.

Norm Bobrow - Died 4-13-2008 in Seattle - Lung cancer ( Jazz ) Born 1917 in Brooklyn, NY, U.S. - Promoter, actor, producer and broadcaster - The Seattle Jazz Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Robert Reed (aka Syke Dyke) - Died 4-13-2008 in Arlington, VA, U.S. - Pancreatic cancer ( Go-go ) He was 50 years old - Born in Newport News, VA, U.S. - Keyboardist - Was a member of Trouble Funk (They did, "Hey Fellas" and "Let's Get Small").

Marisa Sannia - Died 4-14-2008 in Cagliari, Italy - Born 2-15-1947 in Iglesias, Italy - Singer, songwriter and actress - (She did "Casa bianca" and "La compagnia").

Kevin Brown - Died 4-14-2008 - Complications of injuries from a fall - He was 53 years old - Guitarist and sound engineer - Co-owner of Brown And Brown Recording Studio.

Phil Agins (aka Phil Royale) - Died 4-14-2008 - He was 25 years old - Played guitar, bass, piano, banjo and drums - Was member of The Royale Brothers Band (They did, "Dudleytown" and "Holy Smoke") - Worked with The Joe Richardson Express.

Mahinarangi Tocker - Died 4-15-2008 - After her life support was turned off; she had suffered an asthma attack a week earlier ( Maori ) She was 52 years old - Singer, songwriter and guitarist - (She did, "Kei Hea Koe").

Clifford Davies - Found dead 4-15-2008 in Atlanta, GA, U.S. - Shot himself ( Rock ) Drummer, singer and producer - Worked with Ted Nugent ("Cat Scratch Fever"), Grand Funk Railroad and If ("Pick Me Up (And Put Me Back On The Road)" and "Another Time Around (Is Not For Me)").

Sean Costello - Died 4-15-2008 in Atlanta, Georgia., U.S. ( Blues ) Born 4-16-1979 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Guitarist and singer - Worked with Susan Tedeschi, Levon Helm, Steve Jordan, Willie Weeks, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley, Pinetop Perkins and James Cotton.

Brian Davison (aka Blinky) - Died 4-15-2008 in Horns Cross, Devon - Brain tumour ( Prog Rock ) Born 5-25-1942 in Leicester, Leicestershire - Drummer - Was a member of The Mark Leeman Five, The Nice (They did, "Dawn" and a remake of Tim Hardin's, "Hang On To A Dream"), Every Which Way and Refugee (They did"Papillion" and "Someday") - Worked with Gong and Jackson Heights.

Michael Raven - Died 4-15-2008 in North Staffordshire - Pneumonia ( Folk - Flamenco ) He was 70 years old - Born in Cardiff - Guitarist - Was a member of The Black Country Three - He was an author of over 80 music books.

Robert Mackey - Died 4-15-2008 - Car accident - He was 19 years old - Guitarist - Was a member of Area 15 and The Vicky Bodman Guitar Orchestra.

Dick Charlesworth (Richard Anthony Charlesworth) - Died 4-15-2008 ( Jazz ) Born 1-8-1932 in Sheffield, England - Clarinettist and saxophonist - Led Dick Charlesworth & His City Gents - Worked with Jim Wheeler's Jazzmen, Alan Littlejohn, Keith Smith and Rod Mason.

Thomas Humphrey - Died 4-16-2008 in Gardiner, NY, U.S. - Heart attack - Born 11-13-1948 in St. Joseph Township, Minn., U.S. - Guitar designer and maker - His  best known model is the Millennium used by David Starobin, Eliot Fisk, Sergio Assad, Odair Assad and Sharon Isbin.

Joe Feeney - Died 4-16-2008 in San Diego - Born 8-15-1931 in Grand Island, Neb., U.S. - Singer - Appeared on TV's, The Lawrence Welk Show for 25 years - He sang for five U.S. Presidents and for Pope Paul VI.

John Young (John Merritt Young) (aka Young John Young) - Died 4-16-2008 - Multiple myeloma ( Jazz ) Born 3-16-1922 in Little Rock, Ark., U.S. - Pianist - Worked with Andy Kirk And His 12 Clouds Of Joy, Eddie Johnson, Gene Ammons, Dexter Gordon, Big Joe Turner, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams and Von Freeman.

Floyd M. Ramsey - Died 4-16-2008 in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. - Born 3-22-1926 in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. - Owned the studio Audio Recorders Of Arizona where his clients included Duane Eddy, Wayne Newton, Waylon Jennings, Sanford Clark, Phil Spector, Donna Fargo, Elton John and Marty Robbins - Ran The Liberty Bell, Rev and Ramco record labels - Arizona Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Danny Federici (aka Phantom and Miami Dan) (Daniel Paul Federici) -  Died 4-17-2008 in New York City, NY, U.S. - Melanoma ( Rock - Jazz ) Born  1-23-1950 in Flemington, NJ, U.S. - Keyboardist - Was a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band (They did, "Hungry Heart" and "The  Rising").

Bigg Jake (Jrozzney D. Morrison) - Died 4-17-2008 in Texas, U.S. ( Rap ) He was 21 years old - Born in Lufkin, TX, U.S. - (He did, "Show Me How You Move" and "Stay Ready") - Worked with Corey Clark.

Chris Gaffney (Christopher F. Gaffney) - Died 4-17-2008 in Newport  Beach, CA. - Liver cancer ( Country - R&B ) Born 10-3-1950 in Vienna,  Austria - Played accordion and guitar and was a singer and songwriter  - (He did, "Artesia" and "The Gardens") - Was a member of The  Hacienda Brothers (They did, "Uncle Sam's Jail" and "I Still  Believe") and Dave Alvin's backing band, The Guilty Men (They did, "Six Nights A Week").

Charlie Blacklock - Died 4-17-2008 - Complications from a cold - He was 91 years old - Played harmonica and the saw - Led Charlie's Band - Designed, produced and sold his own line of musical saws - Founded The California Saw Players Association - Grandfather of fiddler, Kenny Blacklock - American Old-Time Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Mildred A. Pinter (nee Duer) (aka Goby) - Died 4-18-2008 in Kingston of Vermilion - Illness ( Jazz ) Born 4-30-1911 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Singer and pianist - Worked with The Artie Shaw Orchestra.

Bobby Bush (Robert Alexander Bush) - Died 4-18-2008 - Lung sickness - He was 61 years old - Singer - Was a member of The John Marshall Guardenias and PlayBack - Worked with The Monicos, Bubba Boyd's Rock 'n Roll Kings, The Ron Norwood Revue and The East Coast Players.

Peter Howard (Howard Weiss) - Died 4-18-2008 - Pneumonia - Born 7-29-1927 in Miami, Florida, U.S. - Music director, arranger, vocal coach, dance supervisor, composer and conductor - Worked on the Broadway musicals The Tap Dance Kid,  Annie, Barnum, 1776, Minnie's Boys, Chicago, Crazy For You and Swinging On A Star.

Gerald Cook - Died 4-19-2008 - Illness ( Jazz ) Born 1935 in Queen's Road - Played banjo - Was a member of The Geoff Elliston Band.

Jose Simon - Died 4-19-2008 in San Francisco, CA, U.S. - Lung cancer ( Rock ) He was 63 years old - Born in Mexico City - Bassist and comedian - Was a member of Sapo - Worked with The Four Of A Kind.

Iris Bell - Died 4-19-2008 in Buckhannon - Cardio-respiratory failure ( Jazz ) Pianist and singer - Led The Iris Bell Trio - (She wrote, "This Is My West Virginia").

VL Mike (Michael Allen) - Died 4-20-2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. - Shot ( Rap ) Born 1-19-1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. - (He did, "Money In Here") - Was a member of The Chopper City Boyz.

Bebe Barron (Charlotte Wind) - Died 4-20-2008 - Natural causes ( Electronic ) Born 6-16-1925 in Minneapolis, Minn,. U.S. - Composer - She and her husband Louis created the score for the film,  Forbidden Planet - Worked with John Cage.

Orish Grinstead - Died 4-20-2008 in Las Vegas - Kidney failure ( R&B ) Born 6-2-1980 - Singer - Was a member of Sweeta Than Suga who became 702 - Worked with Subway ("This Lil' Game We Play").

Leo Birnbaum - Died 4-20-2008 - Born 2-9-1911 in London, England - Viola player - Worked with The London Philharmonic, Vera Lynn, Frank Sinatra, The Bee Gees and The Beatles - Played on the soundtrack for the first Star Wars film.

Al Wilson (Allen LaMar Wilson) - Died 4-21-2008 in Fontana,  California, U.S. ( Soul ) Born 6-19-1939 in Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "Show And Tell" and "The Snake") - Worked  with Johnny Harris And The Statesmen, The Jewels, The Rollers and The  Souls - Recorded for Soul City Records, Wand Record, Bell Records, Carousel Records and Rocky Road Records.

Monna Bell (Nora Bell) - Died 4-21-2008 in Tijuana, Mexico - Stroke  ( Ballads - Jazz - Blues ) Born 1-23-1938 in Santiago de Chile, Chile - Singer - (She did, "Un Telegrama" and "Envidia") - Worked with Roberto Inglez.

Dr. Aaron Shearer - Died 4-21-2008 - Born 9-6-1919 - He was a director of the guitar program at Peabody Conservatory and The North Carolina School Of The Arts and was a professor of classical guitar at Duquesne University - He wrote many guitar technique and instructional books.

Bruce Kapp - Died 4-21-2008 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Heart attack - He was 57 years old - Concert promoter - He promoted The Super Bowl Of Rock series which included Pink Floyd, ELP, Ted Nugent and Peter Frampton - Worked with NWA, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Jimmy Buffett, Def Leppard and Jonas Brothers - Formed Celebration Concerts and worked for Live Nation, Celebration Concerts and PACE Concerts.

Paul Davis (Paul Lavon Davis) - Died 4-22-2008 ( Soul - Country - Pop ) Born 4-21-1948  in Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "I Go Crazy" and "Cool Night") - Was a member of Six Soul Survivors and Endless Chain - Worked with Marie Osmond, Tanya Tucker and Paul Overstreet.

Bob Childers - Died 4-22-2008 in Stillwater - Emphysema and lung disease ( Folk - Country - Red Dirt ) Born 11-20-1946 in West Union, W.VA, U.S. - Singer and songwriter - (He did, "I Ain't No Jukebox" and "Woody's Road").

Joe Davis (aka Joe Jett) - Died 4-22-2008 in Dallas, TX, U.S. ( Rock ) Drummer - He was 63 years old - Led The Joe Davis Allstars - Was a member of The Guilloteens (They did, "I Don't Believe" and "Hey You") - Worked with The Mar-Keys and LeSabres.

Keith Witham - Died 4-?-2008 - Cancer ( Blues Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of Mojo Walks.

Ruth Bernz (Ruth Levine) Died 4-?-2008 in Westchester County ( Folk - Choral ) Born 1922 - Singer, writer and activist - (She co-wrote, "The War Is Over" with Lee Hays) - Wife of musician, Harold Bernz and mother of singer, David Bernz.

Joe Brown - Died 4-?-2008 in Rock Hill ( Gospel ) He was 62 years old - Singer and bassist - Was a member of The Thrashing Wonders.

Kenneth Keith Kallenbach - Died 4-23-2008 in Chester County - Complications from pneumonia ( Rock ) He was 39 years old - Singer, guitarist and comedian (He did, "Psycho Chicks" and "I Got Beers").

Tristram Cary (Tristram Ogilvie Cary) - Died 4-23-2008 ( Electronic ) Born 5-14-1925 in Oxford - Composer - Wrote music for films (Quatermass And The Pit and  The Ladykillers) and television, including several episodes of Doctor Who.

Don Carter (Donald Harry Carter) (aka Sticks) - Died 4-23-2008 - Illness ( Country - Gospel ) He was 81 years old - Drummer and singer - Was a member of  The Rockets and Flo Carter & The Sounds Of Joy.

Darren Kirkness - Died 4-23-2008 in Yesnaby, Orkney - His car plunged off a cliff ( Rock ) He was 20 years old - Guitarist - Was a member of The Whistling Gypsies.

Canhoto da Paraiba (Francisco Soares de Araujo) - Died 4-24-2008 in Recife, Brazil - Heart attack ( Choro ) Born 1927 in Princesa Isabel - Guitarist - (He wrote, "Com Mais de Mil" and "Visitando o Recife") - Worked with Rossini Ferreira and Luperce Miranda.

Jimmy Giuffre (James Peter Giuffre) - Died 4-24-2008 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S. - Pneumonia and Parkinson's Disease ( Jazz ) Born 4-26-1921 in Dallas, Texas, U.S. - Played saxophone and clarinet and was a composer and arranger - (He wrote, "The Train And The River" and "Four Brothers") - Worked with Woody Herman and Shorty Rogers ("Martians Go Home").

Bill Burk (Bill Eugene Burk) (aka 007) - Died 4-24-2008 in Memphis, TN, U.S. - Heart attack - He was 75 years old - Author and newsman - As a a columnist he wrote about 400 stories about Elvis Presley - He also published many books about the singer and the quarterly magazine, Elvis World.

Humphrey Lyttelton (Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton) (aka Humph) - Died 4-25-2008 - After sugery to repair an aortic aneurysm ( Jazz ) Born 5-23-1921 in Eton, Berkshire, England - Played trumpet and was a cartoonist - (He did, "Bad Penny Blues") - Led The Humphrey Lyttelton Band - Worked with with Sidney Bechet, Buck Clayton, Tony Coe and Alan Barnes.

Henry Brant - Died 4-26-2008 in Santa Barbara, CA, U.S. ( Jazz - Art ) Born 9-15-1913 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Composer - He played flute, violin, tin whistle, percussions, organ and piano - He developed the concept of spatial music - (He composed, "Verticals Ascending" and "Ice Field").

Thomas Oteri (Gaetano Thomas Oteri) - Died 4-26-2008 - Bled to death after being stabbed on the wrist - He was 69 years old - Music producer - Collaborated with songwriter Richard Fagan - Father of comedian, Cheri Oteri.

Marios Tokas - Died 4-27-2008 in Athens, Greece - Cancer ( Religious - Folk - Greek ) Born 6-8-1954 in Limassol, Cyprus - Was a composer, singer, guitarist and pianist - Worked with Yiannis Parios, Aleka Kanellidou, Charis Alexiou, Dimitra Galani, Dionisis Theodosis, Katerina Kouka, Antonis Kalogiannis and Dimitris Mitropanos - He also wrote music for TV.

Hal Stein (Harold Jerome Stein) - Died 4-27-2008 in Oakland, CA, U.S. - Lung cancer ( Jazz ) Born 9-5-1928 in Weehawken, NJ, U.S. - Saxophonist - Worked with Plank 'n' Stein, Artie Shaw, Roy Haynes, Gerry Mulligan, Charles Mingus, Claude Thornhill, Elvin Jones, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Benny Carter, Don Byas and Gene Krupa.

Tarka Cordell - Died 4-28-2008 in London, England - Suicide ( Rock ) Guitarist and singer - (He did, "Wide Awake In A Dream" and "Lovely NY") - Worked with C.C. Adcock - Son of music producer Denny Cordell.

Ernesto Bonino (Ernesto Pietro Bonino) (aka Mr. Swing) - Died 4-29-2008 in Milan, Italy ( Swing ) Born 1-16-1922 in Turin, Italy - Singer - (He did "Se fossi milionario" and "Conosci mia cugina?") - Worked with The Trio Lescano and Tina de Mola.

Pinkie Mseleku - Died 4-?-2008 in Durban ( Jazz ) Born in Amanzimtoti on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal - She was 66 years old - Singer and activist - (She did, "Wamemeza") - Worked with Hugh Masekela.

Jim Hager - Died 5-1-2008 in Nashville, TN, U.S. - Heart attack ( Country ) He was 66 years old - Singer, guitarist and drummer - He was one of The Hager Twins (They did, "Gotta Get To Oklahoma ('Cause California's Gettin' To Me)") - Appeared on TV's, Hee Haw - Worked with Buck Owens.

Frantisek Sahula - Died 5-2-2008 in Skuher u Kamenice, Czech Republic - Murdered and robbed ( Punk - Rock ) Born 4-8-1963 in Prague, Czechoslovakia - Guitarist and singer - Member of Tri sestry (They did, "Sovy v mazutu" and "Hroch") and Synove vycepu (They did, "Lambada" and "Bobecky") - Worked with Hagen Baden (They did, "Prusa").

Tripp Joye - Died 5-2-2008 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. - Car accident ( Rock ) He was 25 years old - Drummer - Worked with Red Orchestra Radio and Anything On Fire (They did, "Gene  Therapy" and "Robot Hate Sex").

Ilyas Malayev - Died 5-2-2008 in Flushing, NY, U.S. - Pancreatic cancer ( Shash Maqam ) - He was 72 years old - Born in Mary - Played the tar, the tambur and violin and was a poet - Worked with The Uzbek Song And Dance Ensemble and The Folk And Variety Orchestras Of Uzbekistan Radio.

Kishan Maharaj - Died 5-4-2008 in Khajuri near Varanasi - Born 1923 in Benares, United Provinces, British India - Played the Tabla - Worked with Ravi Shankar, Ustad Faiyaz Khan and Bhimsen Joshi.

Leo Jackson (George Jackson) - Died 5-4-2008 - Shot himself ( Country ) He was 73 years old - Guitarist - Worked with Jim Reeves' Blue Boys ("Distant Drums"), George Strait ("Right Or Wrong" and "Let’s Fall To Pieces Together"), Moe Bandy ("It’s A Cheating Situation) and Tom T. Hall.

Tom Boggs (Thomas Boggs) - Died 5-5-2008 - Cancer ( Rock ) He was 63 years old - Drummer - Worked with Tommy Burk And The Counts, Flash And The Board Of Directors and The Box Tops (They did, "Soul Deep" and "I Must Be The Devil").

Jerry Wallace (Jerry Leon Wallace) - Died 5-5-2008 in Corona, CA, U.S. - Congestive heart failure ( Pop - Country ) Born 12-15-1928 in Guilford, MO, U.S. - Singer, guitarist and actor - (He did, "Primrose Lane" and "If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry") - Composed music for  films and TV.

D.C. Minner - Died 5-6-2008 ( Blues ) Born 1-28-1935 in Rentiesville in eastern Oklahoma, U.S. -  Played guitar and bass - Was a member of D.C., Selby And Blues On The Move - Worked with Larry Johnson And The New Breeds, O. V. Wright, Jim Donovan, Freddie King, Tony Mathews, Chuck Berry, Eddie Floyd and Bo Diddley - Co-founder of the Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival - He was married to singer and bassist, Selby Minner - Oklahoma Jazz Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Eddy Arnold (Richard Edward Arnold) - The Tennessee Plowboy - Died 5-8-2008 in Franklin, TN, U.S. ( Country ) Born 5-15-1918 in Henderson, TN. U.S. - Singer - (He did, "Cattle Call" and "Make The World Go Away") - Worked with Pee Wee King's Golden West Cowboys - Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.