Eric LeBlanc (Eric Stephen LeBlanc) - Died 9-2-2015 in Victoria, Canada - Born 3-19-1946 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada - Blues and jazz historian - Co-wrote the book, "Blues, A Regional Experience" - Host of radio's, "Let The Good Times Roll" - Was the web master for "Eric’s Blues Date"  a daily feed of vital statistics (including dates of births and deaths) for blues musicians - Taught the history of jazz and blues at the Victoria Conservatory of Music - He was a regular contributor to The Dead Rock Stars Club.

Willow Wray - Died 5-31-2014 - Ovarian cancer ( Pop - Rock ) She was 63 years old - Singer - (She did, "Wish I Was In Love" and "What's A Girl To Do") - Was a member of Nicholas, Glover and Wray (aka NGW) - Worked with Joy Of Cooking.

Earl Bennett (Earl Fred Bennett) - Died 10-4-2007 Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.  ( Novelty ) Born 11-5-1918 or 1919 in Kansas City, Kan.,U.S. - He was Sir Frederick Gas with Spike Jones And His City Slickers.

Alan Bown (Alan James Bown) - Died 12-16-2014 in Slough, Berkshire ( Rock - R&B - Soul - Jazz - Psychedelic ) Born 7-21-1942 in Slough, Berkshire - Trumpet player - Led The Alan Bown Set (They did, "We Can Help You" and "Still As Stone") - Worked with The Embers and The John Barry Seven.

Sterling von Scarborough - Died 11-9-2015 ( Metal ) Born 2-15-1965 - Singer and bassist - Worked with Morbid Angel and Incubus.

Ira Pack (Ira W. Pack) - Died 10-28-2009 ( Rock ) Born 11-3-1949 - Guitarist - Was a member of Jagged Edge (They did, "Delilah").

Rick Andridge - Died 10-?-2011 - Dementia ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of The Seeds (They did, "Can't Seem To Make You Mine" and "Pushin' Too Hard").

Bob Evans  - Died 3-?-2009 ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of  Bob Evans And The Five Shillings, The Undertakers, The Renegades, The Vegas Five and The Nightwalkers.

Art Loria (Arthur Loria) (aka Artie Loria) - Died 10-23-2010 ( R&B ) Born 7-1-1949 in The Bronx, NY, U.S. - Singer - Worked with The Kastle Kings, Cathy Jean And The Roommates ("A Place Called Love"), Happy Daze ("So Young" and "She Makes Love To Me"), The Del Satins, The Jive Five, The Belmonts and The Earls.

Maurice Unthank - Died 7-21-2008 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 7-17-1949 - Singer - Was a member of The Jive Five (They did, "It's Christmas").

Dale Ward (Howard Dale Ward) - Died 1-21-2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 8-18-1938 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "A Letter From Sherry" and "You Little Flirt") - (Co-wrote Ronnie Dove's, They Can't Love Like You And Me).

Ray Elliott (Raymond Elliott) - Died 7-1-1993 in Toronto, Canada - Brain cancer ( Rock ) Born 1-23-1944 in Belfast, Ireland - Played keyboards, flute, vibes and saxophone - Worked with The Broadways, Them ("Call My Name" and "Mystic Eyes"), Gumm, Brown & O'Brien, Truth ("Ride The Wind" and "Castles In The Sand") and Trader Horne ("The Mutant" and "Better Than Today").

Danny Lackey - Died 1-28-2013 - Cancer ( Rock ) Born 6-1-1973 - Was a member of Deepfieldview (They did, "She's Adorable").

Keith Grant (Keith Robertson Grant) - Died 6-18-2012 in Sunbury-on-Thames - Born 2-16-1941 in Freebridge, Norfolk - Recording and production engineer - Worked with The Beatles, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, The Small Faces, Dusty Springfield and Scott Walker.

Ralph Ameduri (Ralph J. Ameduri Jr.) - Died 9-10-2012 in Winter Haven, FL, U.S. - Shot during a robbery while taking a break in the middle of a gig - Born 5-29-1966 in New York City, NY, U.S. - Bassist - Was a member of The Legendary JC's (They did, "Soul Of A Man" and "Don't Move Me") - Worked with Thomas Wynn & The Believers.

Herb Staehr (Herbert Rhett Staehr) - Died 1-12-2008 - Cancer - Born 1949 in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. - He authored a book chronicling Ten Years After's career entitled, Alvin Lee & Tens Years After Visual History.

David Wiley (David T. Wiley) - Died 1986 ( Rock ) Singer and keyboardist - Was a member of The Grapes Of Wrath, Modern Tribal Music, Local Lobsters, Int'l Language, The Human Hands (They did, "The Man Who Knows Too Much" and "She Eats Bugs") and The Consumers (They did, "Concerned Citizen" and "Teen Love Song").

Per Ivar Johansen - Died 1980 - Tour bus crash ( Pop - Rock ) Drummer - Worked with Alex Naumik.

Daniel Cho - Died 7-6-2010 in Montreux, Switzerland - Drowned ( Jazz ) Cellist - Worked with Coldplay, John Mayer, Katy Perry and Regina Spektor.

Willard Peterson - Died 1969 - Cancer ( Jazz ) Keyboardist - Worked with his wife keyboardist, Jeanne Arland.

Beryl Marriott (Beryl Patricia Marriott) (Beryl Patricia Smith) - Died 7-30-2010 ( Folk ) Born 11-27-1928 in Chester - Singer, pianist and accordionist - Worked with Chris Leslie, Simon Nicol, Richard Greene ("McFadden's Handsome Daughter"), Dave Swarbrick, Fairport Convention, Orchard and The Ceilidh Band - She had been a music director for The Sidmouth Folk Festival.

Tim Johnson - Died 10-21-2012 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. - Complications of cancer - Born about 1960 in Noti, Oregon, U.S. - Songwriter - (He wrote Daryle Singletary's, "I Let Her Lie", Diamond Rio's, "God Only Cries", Jimmy Wayne's, "Do You Believe Me Now", Kellie Pickler's, "Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind" and Tim Rushlow's, "She Misses Him") - Co-produced Blaine Larsen.

Herb Ward (Herbert Eugene McCracken) - Died 12-24-2012 - Complications of surgery ( R&B ) Born in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "Honest To Goodness" and "Strange Change").

Alvis Moorer (Alvis V. Moorer)  - Died 8-21-2011 in Milwaukee, WI, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 1-18-1940 in Birmingham, Ala, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Esquires (They did, "Get On Up" and "And Get Away").

Willem Ennes (Willem Tonnis Ennes) - Died 9-6-2012 in Amsterdam, Netherlands - Esophageal cancer ( Jazz Rock ) Born 10-23-1947 - Keyboardist - Worked with The Roon Rockers From Roden, The Keys, Jan Akkerman, Kaz Lux and Soulution who became Solution - He was married to actress, Astrid Joosten.

Amancio D'Silva - Died 7-17-1996 - After a series of strokes ( Jazz ) Born 3-19-1936 in Bombay, India - Guitarist - Worked with Cosmic Eye, Guy Warren, Joe Harriott, Lynn Dobson, Clem Alford and Stan Tracey.

Ron van Eck - Died 7-20-2011 - Illness ( Prog ) Bassist - Was a member of Sweet O.K. Supersister who became Supersister (They did, "She Was Naked" and "A Girl Named You").

Ken Gudman - Died 9-17-2003 - Born 10-5-1947 in Copenhagen - Drummer - Worked with The Defenders, Young Flowers, Savage Rose, Sebastian, Povl Dissing, Lasse And Mathilde and Culpeper's Orchard - Was a married to actress, Helle Fastrup.

Thomas Mera Gartz - Died 4-29-2012 ( Prog - Psychedelic ) Born 4-4-1944 - Drummer and singer - Worked with Trad, Gras Och Stenar, Arbete & Fritid, Bitter Funeral Beer Band and Mecki Mark Men.

Pete "Bombay" Liebers - Died 10-23-2009 ( Blues ) Born 11-2-1949 - Drummer - Was a member of Das Dritte Ohr.

Gerd Wollschon - Died 9-9-2012 - Illness ( Rock Cabaret ) Born 2-11-1944 in Zobten - Bassist, percussionist and singer - Was a member of Floh de Cologne (They did, "Wir brauchen keine Millionare).

Arvid Andersen (aka Arvid "Wegg" Andersen) - Died 3-31-2012 ( Psychedelic ) Born 3-14-1945 in London, England - Bassist - Was a member of The Trip (They did, "Riflessioni" and "Una pietra colorata") and The Three Muskeeters - Worked with The Neil Christian Crusaders, Screamin Lord Sutch & The Savages and Ritchie Blackmore.

Robert Kretzschmar - Died 8-12-2012 - Heart attack ( Blues - Jazz ) Saxophonist and pianist - Was a member of Blues Company - Worked with The Miro Nemec Band, The NDR Bigband, Joachim Raffel, Eva Mayerhofer and Christiane Hagedorn.

Lil Phat (Melvin Vernell II) - Died 6-7-2012 in Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S. - Shot ( Rap ) Born 7-25-1992 in Waco, Texas, U.S. - Was a member of 3 Deep - Worked with Webbie, Lil Boosie and Trill Fam.

Robb Murphy (Robb Clarke-Murphy) - Died 9-?-2010 ( Psychedelic ) Born 9-26-1944 - Bassist - Was a member of Tiffany Shade (They did, "Jaguar City Blues" and "Would You Take My Mind Out For A Walk").

Duncan McGuire - Died 1986 - Brain tumour ( Fusion - Prog Rock ) Bassist, recording engineer and producer - Was a member of The Phantoms, The Epics and Ayers Rock (They did, "Lady Montego") - Worked with Little Pattie, The Questions,  King Harvest, Friends, Doug Parkinson In Focus,  Reg Lindsay, Johnny Ashcroft, Bryan Davies, Jay Justin, Johnny O'Keefe and The Southern Star Band.

Vincent Duffy - Died 1983 - Suicide ( Prog Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of Peggy's Leg (They did, "Into The Nightmare" and "Just Another Journey").

Karen Chandler (Eva Nadauld) - Died 11-3-2010 ( Pop ) Born 9-1-1923 in Rexburg, Idaho, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me") - Worked with Benny Goodman ("I Don't Know Why" and "Cuanto la Gusta") and Jack Lathrop ("My Darling, My Darling") - She was married to arranger, Jack Pleis.

Jiri Jelinek - Died 10-5-1977 in Prague, Czechoslovakia - Jumped out of a window due to depression caused by mental illness ( Jazz Rock - Rock ) Born 9-12-1954 in Prague, Czechoslovakia - Guitarist for Expanze, Etc... (They did, "Lady Vamp" and "Mlyn") and Mahagon (They did, "Obrazarna" and "Oci nevidomych zrcadel").

Norman Barratt - Died 7-30-2011 ( Prog - Christian ) Born 2-2-1949 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Hunters, Newton's Theory, Gravy Train (They did, "Starbright Starlight" and "Strength Of A Dream"), The Alwyn Wall Band and The Barratt Band (They did, "My Spirit's Free" and "Not The Way") - Worked with The Mighty Flyers, The Mandala Band, Paul Young, Andy Pratt and The Victor Brox Blues Train.

Matti Kurkinen (Matti Sakari Kurkinen) - Died 1975 ( Prog Rock ) Born 1951 - Guitarist - Worked with Kalevala (They did, "Where I'm From" and "Escape From The Storm").

Vesa Lattunen (Vesa Antero Lattunen) - Died 3-3-2005 in Lahti, Finland ( Prog Rock ) Born 12-31-1949 in Oulu, Finland - Singer, guitarist and keyboardist - Worked with The Roundbeats, The Wanderers, The Lords, Tinkle, Haikara (They did, "Poika pilvella" and "Koyhan pojan kerjsys") and Osviitta.

Gonzalo Farrugia (Luis Gonzalo Farrugia) - Died 1-9-2009 in Montevideo, Uruguay - Suicide ( Prog Rock ) Born in Uruguay - Drummer - Worked with Psiglo, Niquel, Porsuigieco and Crucis.

Hartmut Enke - Died 12-27-2005 ( Prog Rock ) Born 10-20-1952 - Bassist - Was a member of The Steeple Chase Bluesband which became Ash Ra Tempel (They did, "Amboss" and "Traummaschine").

Harri Pystynen - Died 2-5-1990 in Kuusjoki, Finland ( Rock - Classical ) Born 4-25-1954 in Heinola, Finland - Played saxophone and flute and was a comic book artist - Worked with Haikara and The Lahti Symphony Orchestra.

Lido Salonen (Juha Viljo Oskar Salonen) - Died 12-7-2008 in Helsinki, Finland ( Prog Rock ) Born 3-15-1950 in Helsinki, Finland - Bassist and guitarist - Was a member of Kalevala (They did, "People No Names" and "Lady With The Veil")  He had been married to singer, Hanna Ekola.

Mike Evans (Michael Evans) (aka Ace ) - Died 1-15-2010 in London, England ( Psychedelic - Folk Rock ) Born 7-10-1945 in Henley, Berkshire - Bassist - Was a member of The Boys (They did, "It Ain't Fair"),  The Action (They did, "Never Ever" and "Shadows And Reflections") and Mighty Baby (They did, "Egyptian Tomb" and "Same Way To The Sun").

John Heyworth - Died 1-11-2010 near Portland, Oregon, U.S. ( Progressive Rock ) Born 8-?-1947 in Bacup, Lancashire - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Dominators, Charge and Cressida (They did, "To Play Your Little Game" and "Lights In My Mind").

Graham Simpson - Died 4-16-2012 in London, England ( Rock ) Born 10-13-1943 in Manchester, Lancashire, England - Bassist - Was a member of The Gas Board and an original member of Roxy Music (They did, "Ladytron" and "Re-Make/Re-Model").

Jim King (Alec Woodburn) - Died 2-2-2012 in Middlewich, England ( Rock ) Born 5-5-1943 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England - Sang and played saxophone and harmonica - Was a member of James King And The Farinas, The Roaring Sixties and Family (They did, "Hey Mr. Policeman" and "See Through Windows").

Herman Meyer (Herman Meijer) - Died 10-19-2000 ( Jazz - Rock ) Guitarist - Worked with Brainbox and Bowl (They did, "Standing Before The Window").

Rainer Pietsch - Died 1998 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Guitarist, singer, keyboardist and arranger -  Worked with The Plack-Fizzles and That's New who were renamed The End - (Wrote Joy Fleming's, "Ein Lied kann eine Brucke sein") - Co-wrote songs for Amanda Lear.

Donald Nevins - Died 8-7-2011 ( R&B ) He was 62 years old - Keyboardist and singer - Worked with Brick (They did, "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" and "Brick City").

Gerardo Lopez - Died 6-29-2004 in Cordoba - Cancer ( Argentine Folk ) Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Los Fronterizos.

Phil Crowther - Died 1967 - Choked ( Rock ) Was a member of The Ramrods.

Matthew Johnson - Died 12-29-2011 - Motorcycle accident - He was 32 years old - Drummer - Was a member of Marlo and Kisa.

Jan Pedersen - Died 6-?-2003 - Drowned in a windsurfing accident ( Rock ) Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Thursday's Children (They did, "Dominoes" and "Help, Murder, Police").

James Raitt - Died 4-25-1994 in Manhattan, NY, U.S. - He was 41 years old - Musical director - Worked on the musicals, Damn Yankees, Pageant and Forever Plaid - Worked with Ethel Merman, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera and Donna McKechnie - Cousin of singer, Bonnie Raitt.

Phil Roberts - Died 4-10-2011- He was 49 years old - Cancer - Guitarist - Worked with Haunted Mary, The Fury,  Black Pearl and The Difference.

Tim Whittaker (Timothy John Whittaker) - Died 7-20-1996 in Liverpool, Merseyside (Previously Lancashire), UK - Cancer ( Rock ) Born 8-10-1952 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK - Drummer - Was a member of Deaf School (They did, "All Queued Up" and "Working Girls").
 

Frank Winchester - Died 1964? - Car accident ( Rock ) Singer - Was a member of The The Amblers.

Jay York - Died 10-?-1995 - Liver disease ( Rock ) He was 57 years old - Drummer - Was a member of SOD (They did, "House Rules" and "(Hey You) Quit Having So Much Fun") - Las Vegas Rock Reunion Hall Of Fame inductee.

Russell Warmolts - Died 4-27-2006 ( Rock ) Born 1-20-1946 - Bassist and singer - Worked with J. F. Murphy And Salt.

Jim Dicks - Died 1984 ( Pop ) Drummer, singer and bassist - Was a member of Sailor (They did, "Play That Song Forever" and "I Looked Around You").

Ami Traibetch - Died 9-?-2010 ( Rock ) He was 52 years old - Drummer - Was a member of The Churchills (They did, "Too Much In Love To Hear" and "So Alone Today") who became Jericho Jones (They did, "There Is Always A Train" and "What Have We Got To Lose") and Jericho (They did, "Featherbed" and "Kill Me With Your Love").

Eloe Omoe (Leroy Taylor) - Died 1989 ( Jazz ) Born 1949 - Played bass clarinet, bassoon and oboe - Worked with Sun Ra.

Joao Salvador Perez (aka Tonico) - Died 1994 ( Sertanejo ) Born 3-2-1917 in Sao Manuel, Sao Paulo, Brasil - Singer - He was half of the duo, Tonico And Tinoco (They did, "Tristeza de Jeca" and "O menino da porteira").

Bunny Lee (Jacqueline Marrero) - Died 1979 - Fell or thrown from a window ( Hip-Hop ) Member of The Rock Steady Crew.

Oliver Shaw - Died 12-31-1848 in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. - Born 2-13-1779 in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. - Composer and musician - (He wrote, "There's Nothing True But Heaven" and "The Bird Let Loose") - Rhode Island Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Dean Moore (aka Dean McKinney) (Martha Dean McKinney) - Died 11-9-2009 in Sacramento, CA, U.S. ( Western Swing ) Singer - She was half of the duo, The McKinney Sisters - Worked with The Ted Weems Orchestra - She was married to musician, Tiny Moore.

Susie Grindell (Mildred Susan Grindell) - Died 5-24-2006 in Wildomar, CA, U.S. - Heart attack - Born 10-13-1954 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Singer - Worked with Elton John, Rod Stewart, The Righteous Brothers band and Stevie Wonder.

Foster Orr - Died 1981 in Novato, CA, U.S. - Shot himself ( Rock ) Keyboardist - Worked with The Novato Frank Band.

Vin Medberry (aka Uncle Vinty) (Vinton W. Medbury Jr.) - Died 1994 ( Rock ) Keyboardist and singer - Was a member of The Ascots (They did versions of, "Midnight Hour" and "Monkey See- Monkey Do"), The White Wash (They did a version of, "You Haven't Seen My Love") and Deviled Ham (They did, "The Raven").

Margot Smith - Died 4-17-2011 - Complications associated with alcohol abuse ( Alternative ) Born 1966 - Singer - (She did, "Everything" and "Fall Down") - Worked with Steve Kilbey.

Kenny Cheek (Kenneth Lewis Cheek) - Died 6-23-2011 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, U.S. - Born 7-15-1946 in Claremore, Oklahoma, U.S. - Guitarist - Worked with The Roger Tillisons Songdogs Band and The Ronnie Dunn Band.

Richard Coco - Died 4-17-1976 in New York, U.S. ( Psychedelic ) Born 3-25-1947 - Singer - Was a member of Gold (They did, "Summertime" and "No Parking").

Walter Kibby (Walter Joseph Kibbey) (Born Walter Frederick Hooghwinkel) - Died 3-29-2007 ( Rock ) Born 9-28-1953 in Santa Monica, CA, U.S. - Guitarist, keyboardist, drummer and singer - Worked with Flyer, Imani, Buster Brown, Burn, Mammoth, The Jimmy Robbin's Trio, The Dunnmore Band, The Country Gentlemen, Welcome, Stronghold and Magic.

Kenny Poole - Died 5-27-2006 - Cancer ( Jazz ) Born 10-5-1947 - Guitarist - Worked with Joe Pass, Howard Alden, James Brown, Grodeck Whipperjenny, Goove Holmes, Jack McDuff, Mark Murphy, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, Sonny Stitt, Jimmy Raney, Mundell Lowe, Mark Elf, Chuck Mangione, Tal Farlow, Gene Bertoncini, Cal Collins, Jimmy Bruno, Jerry Mulligan and Jack Wilkins.

Helen Gathers - Died 2-13-2011 ( R&B ) Born 3-18-1942 or 1943 in New York, NY, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Harlem Queens who became The Bobbettes (They did, "Mr. Lee" and "I Shot Mr. Lee").

Derek Pierson - Died 6-22-2006 ( Jazz ) Born 5-12-1943 - Guitarist and bassist - Was a member of The Iris Bell Adventure and The Iris Bell Trio (They did, "Something Else" and "Baby You've Got Soul") - Husband of Iris Bell.

Steve Cutler - Died 2-4-2011 in Stourton, Stourbridge, Staffordshire, UK - His car was hit by a falling tree ( Rock ) He was 51 years old - Guitarist and singer - Was a member of The Picture (They did, "Neverland" and "Men Of Steel").

Rainer Opiela - Died 5-27-2011 - Cancer ( Rock ) Born 9-26-1962 - Singer and flute player - Was a member of Seven Boots. (They did, "Knife In My Back" and "Nothing To Say").

Roger Troy (aka Jellyroll) - Died 3-15-1991 ( Rock ) Born 3-29-1945 - Singer and bassist - (He did, "Shine On Love" and "Don't Put The Blame On Me Baby") - Worked with Electric Flag (They did, "Make Your Move" and "Inside Information"), Blue Star and Mike Bloomfield.

John Keith - Died 7-30-2009 in Visalia, CA, U.S. ( Rock - Blues ) Born 1-15-1950 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Bassist and singer - Was a member of The Band Without A Name, The American Revolution (They did, "Come On and Get It" and "Show Me How To Cry"), The Edge (They did, "Calling Out" and "Starvin' Man"), Scottie And The Tissues, The Loose Gravel Blues Band and Revolver.

Johnny Physical (Jonathan Neuman) - Died 6-26-2002 in Manhatten, NY, U.S. - Leukemia ( Punk ) Born 2-19-1980 - Singer, guitarist, bassist and drummer - Was a member of The Physicals (They did, "Miami" and "Being Alone").

Igor Talkow (Igor Vladimirovich Talkov) - Died 10-6-1991 - Shot before a concert ( Rock ) Born 11-4-1956 - Musician and singer - (He did, "I'll Be Back" and "Russia").

Peggy Clinger (Catherine Clinger) - Died 1975 in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. - Drug overdose ( Pop - Christian ) She was about 27 years old - Singer and songwriter - She was one of The Clinger Sisters (They did, "Shoop Shoop de Doop Rama Lama Ding Dong Yeah Yeah Yeah" and "Gonna Have a Good Time Tonight") - Worked with Johnny Cymbal.

Mark Hicks (aka Drac) - Died 6-14-2011 in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. ( Funk ) He was 52 years old - Born in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. - Guitarist - Was a member of Slave (They did, "Watching You" and "Snap Shot").

Mark Leslie Adams Sr. - Died 3-5-2011  in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. ( Funk ) He was 51 years old - Born in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. - Bassist - Was a member of The Young Mystics, Black Satin Soul and Slave (They did, "Slide" and "Just A Touch Of Love").

Richard Jones - Died 197? ( Doo-Wop ) Singer - Was a member of The Parakeets and The Castaleers (They did, "Come Back" and "(My) Hi Fi Baby").

Alan Hawking - Died 9-19-1988 ( Country ) Born 7-7-1933 - Sang and played guitar, banjo and autoharp - Was one of The Hawking Brothers (They did, "One Day At A Time" and " Yackity Axe") - Worked with The Trailblazers.

Dan Bennie (Daniel H. Bennie) - Died 4-7-2008 ( Rock - Doo-Wop ) Born 3-13-1940 in Johnstone, Scotland - Singer - Was a member of The Reflections (They did, "(Just Like) Romeo And Juliet" and "I'm Sweet On You").

Jaiye Aboderin - Died 12-3-2004 - While playing basketball - Born 1971 - Musician - Was a member of The Synergy Band - He was married to singer and actress, Stella Damasus.

Rick Humphrey (aka Rick Aschwitz) - Died 12-16-2010 - Overdose of pills he was taking for a lung  infection ( Metal ) Born 3-2-1968 - Guitarist - Was a member of 4th Reich and Mournblade (They did, "Burning Force" and "Holy War").

Jake Blood - Died 10-17-1989 in Hollywood, CA, U.S. - Car accident  ( Metal ) Born 6-11-1969 - Drummer - Was a member of  Coffinlid and Mournblade (They did, "Lord Of Chaos" and "Vanishing Tower").

Tom Rubian - Died 8-13-1993 in South Korea while serving with the 2nd Infantry Division - Suicide ( Metal ) Born 5-12-1966 - Bassist - Was a member of Mournblade.

Andrew Birgdorf (aka Slayer) - Died 3-2-1998 - Car accident  ( Metal ) Born 1-22-1969 - Bassist - Was a member of Mournblade - Worked with Batman's Enemies and Sacreligious Death.

John King (John James King) - Died 10-26-2010 ( Rock ) Born 1-4-1947 in Kingsport, TN, U.S. - Drummer - Worked with The Steve Miller Band (They did, "The Joker" and "Sugar Babe").

Laura Allan (Laura Rachel Allan) - Died 5-19-2008 in Berkeley CA, U.S. - Cancer ( Pop - Rock ) Born 2-1-1952 - Sang and played zither and dulcimer - (She did, "Hole In My Bucket" and "Slip And Slide") - Worked with Jackson Browne, Jeff Porcaro, The Fairfax Street Choir, David Crosby, Paul Horne and Eric Carmen.

John Dawson - Died 2002 ( Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of The Poets (They did, "Now We're Thru’" and "That's The Way It's Got To Be").

Alan Weir - Died 2010 ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of The Poets (They did, "Wooden Spoon" and "Call Again").

Gordon McLaren - Died 1-?-1989 ( Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of The Groupies (They did, "Primitive" and a remake of, "I'm A Hog For You") - He had been married to GTOs singer, Miss Lucy Offerall.

Paul Chapman - Died 1964 ( Metal ) Guitarist and singer - Was a member of Lincoln Street Exit (aka XIT).

Bipsy (Elizabeth Kellenbarger Amirian) - Died 2-12-2009 - Stabbed ( Folk Rock ) - She was 27 years old - Singer and pianist - (She did, "Battlecry" and "Beautiful").

Jimmy Duggan - Died 12-16-2001 ( Rock ) Born 3-14-1949 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Trigger(They did, "I've Heard That Line Before" and "Beware Of The Strangers").

Tony Jacques - Died 1998 ( Folk ) Born in Liverpool, England - Singer - Was a member of The Liverpool Fishermen.

Adrian Vincent - Died 1996 ( Rock ) Was a member of Sweet September.

Ronnie Ng Lian Seng (aka Ah Seng) - Died 2009 ( Rock ) Was a member of Sweet September.

Sylvia Shemwell (Sylvia Jean Shemwell) - Died 2-13-2010 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Gospel - R&B - Jazz ) Born 6-30-1941 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC, U.S. - Singer - She was a member of The Sweet Inspirations - Worked with The Gospellaires, Elvis Presley, Little Esther, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Gene Pitney, The Drifters, Connie Francis and Solomon Burke.

John Bird - Died 2002 or 2003 ( Rock ) He was about 49 years old - Singer and guitarist - Worked with Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Wyld Ones, Lee Michaels and Dan Hicks.

George F. Root (George Frederick Root) (aka G. Friedrich Wurzel) - Died 8-6-1895 in Bailey Island, ME, U.S. - Born 8-30-1820 in Sheffield, MA, U.S. - Played flute and organ and was a songwriter - (He wrote, "Rosalie The Prairie Flower" and "The First Gun Is Fired") -  Collaborated with Rev. David Nelson, Mary S. B. Dana and Frances Jane Crosby - Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jerry Ross (Jerold Rosenberg) - Died 11-11-1955 in New York, NY, U.S. - Born 3-9-1926 in The Bronx, New York, NY, U.S. - Singer, lyricist and composer - (He wrote, Eddie Fisher's, "The Newspaper Song") - Collaborated with Richard Adler (They wrote Tony Bennett's, "Rags To Riches" and Rosemary Clooney's, "Hey There") - Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Rodrigo Yoma - Died 1-11-2007 - Diabetes ( Metal ) Guitarist - Was a member of Resistencia (They did, "Muerto En Vida" and "Pared De Concreto") and Gillman.

Joe Gilligan - Died 9-?-2009 - Malignant brain tumour ( Rock ) He was 20 years old - Drummer - Was a member of The Clock The Storm ("They did, "Pan And Wendy" and "Ropeswings").

Aidan Curwen (Aidan James Curwen) - Found dead 1-13-2010 in Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK ( Metal ) He was 45 years old - Guitarist - Worked with F16 and Telf.

Gordon Tetley - Died 1-?-2007 ( Big Band - Dance - Dixieland ) He was 80 years old - Born in Low Moor - Drummer - Led The Gordon Tetley Big Band.

Piero Ciampi (aka Piero Litaliano) - Died 1-19-1980 in Rome, Italy - Throat cancer - Born 9-28-1934 in Livorno, Italy - Singer, double bassist and songwriter - (He did, "Il Vino" and "Uffa che noia").

Walt Solek (Walter Solek) - The Polish Spike Jones and The Clown Prince of Polkas - Died 4-1-2005 in Meriden, CT, U.S. ( Polka ) Born 9-28-1910 in Meriden, CT, U.S. - (He did, "Julida Polka" and "Pierogi Polka") - Worked with The Krakowska Orchestra - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame inductee.

Vern Toulon - Died 5-31-2001 ( Industrial - Punk ) Guitarist - Worked with Missing Foundation - Produced his sons' group, Old Skull.

John Apostle - Died 12-24-2003 ( R&B ) Singer - Worked with The Capris.

Glenn Hughes - Died 1966 in Shepherd's Bush, London, England - Drug overdose or house fire ( Rock ) Born 1942 - Saxophonist - Worked with Georgie Fame And The Blue Flames, Rick Laird's Trio, Brian Auger, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan.

Walt Woodward III - Died 6-8-2010 ( Rock ) Born 2-10-1959 - Drummer - Worked with  Shark Island, Saints Or Sinners, Rachel, Americade, Sweet Savage, Dick Dale, The Painkillers and The Scream (They did, "Father, Mother, Son" and "Give It Up").

Richard Nadler (aka Siegfried Carver) - Died 5-30-2009 in Kansas City ( Rock Jazz - Classical ) Born 1948 - Played Vitar and other string instruments - Worked with Pavlov's Dog (They did, "Preludin" and "Theme From Subway Sue").

Larry Wendelken (Lawrence W. Wendelken) - Died 6-13-2008 ( Rock ) Born 5-11-1944 - Guitarist and singer - Was a member of String Cheese (They did, "Empty Streets" and "We Share") - He had been married to author, Jo Leigh.

Jacek Grun - Died 3-26-2010 ( Blues ) - Born 1950 - Percussionist and music critic - Worked with Budka Suflera.

Paul Golly - Died 1977 ( Afro Pop ) Born in Jamaica - Guitarist - Worked with Osibisa.

Darko Adams (aka Potato) - Died 1995 ( Afro Pop ) Worked with Osibisa.

Darryl Kutz - Died 4-5-1994 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Born 4-8-1947 - Singer and guitarist - Worked with Starbuck (They did, "Little Bird" and "Don't You Know How To Love A Lady").

Emmett Lundy (Emmett W. Lundy) - Died 1953 - Born 5-9-1864 in Grayson County, VA, U.S. - (He did, "Molly Put The Kettle On" and "Wild Goose Chase") - Worked with Isom Rector, Fielden Rector, Crockett Ward, Eck Dunford and Ernest V. Stoneman ("Piney Woods Gal" and "The Long Eared Mule") - Old-Time Fiddlers Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Miss Cynderella (Cynthia Wells) (Cynthia Cale-Binion) - Died 2-19-1997 in Palm Desert, CA, U.S. ( Rock ) Singer - She was a member of The GTOs (They did, "I'm In Love With The Ooo-Ooo Man" and "The Eureka Springs Garbage Lady") - Worked with Frank Zappa and Jeff Beck - At one time married to singer and musician, John Cale.

Davey Bauer (Dave Bauer) - Died 2007 ( Rock - Jazz ) Born 1950 - Drummer - Worked with The Rahgoos, Gandalf (They did, "I Watch The Moon" and "Can You Travel In The Dark Alone") and Albert King.

Mike Ferguson - Died 1979 - Complications from diabetes ( Rock ) Singer and keyboardist - Was a member of The Charlatans (They did, "The Shadow Knows" and "32-20") and Tongue And Groove (They did, "Sidetrack" and Motorhead Baby").

Morris Mwape - Died 1-19-2006 - Diabetes - Born 11-3-1950 in Luanshya - Singer - Was a member of The Five Revolutions (They did, "Bachibelebense" and "I Would Be Going Tomorrow").

Bobby Solomon - Died 5-30-2010 - Cancer ( R&B ) Born 11-19-1944 - Singer - Was a member of The Extreems who became The Younghearts (They did, "The Bells" and "Oh, I'll Never Be The Same") and The Blossoms.

Jim McPherson - Died 6-24-1985 - Illness ( Rock ) Sang and played violin, drums, bass, keyboards and guitar - (Co-wrote Jefferson Starship's, "Jane") - Was a member of Trolls who became Stained Glass (They did, "My Buddy Sin" and "A Scene In-Between") and Christian Rapid - Worked with The  Diga Rhythm Band (They did, "Razooli)"), The Novato Frank Band (They did, "Grow Your Own" and "They're Playin' Rock'n'Roll In Heaven"), Copperhead (They did, "Chameleon"), Roadhog, The Merl Saunders Band and High Noon ("Cross The Bridge" and "Left Out In The Cold").

Jay York (aka The Alaskan and The Masked Terror) (Jay S. York) - Died 10-7-1995 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Blues Rock ) Born 8-4-1938 - Percussionist and a professional wrestler - Was a member of SOD (They did, "(Hey You) Quit Having So Much Fun" and " La Brea Tar Pit Blues").

Kieran O'Connor - Died 1991 ( Prog ) Was a member of Seventh Wave (They did, "Dance Of The Eloi" and  "Intercity Water Rat"), Fungus (They did, "Premonitions Pt. 1") and The Next Collection who changed their name to Moving Finger and then to Second Hand (They did, "Hangin' On An Eyelid" and "Good Old 59").

Jimmy Warzee - Died 1-?-2002 - Car accident ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with Les Serpents Noirs.

Dexter Bell - Died 9-22-1968 while serving in Vietnam - Mortar attack ( Pop - Soul ) Born 5-4-1948 - Guitarist - Was a member of The Soundsations.

Kim Beacon (Kimberley Beacon) - Died 5-?-2001 ( Folk Rock ) He was 48 years old - Singer - Was a member of String Driven Thing (They did, "Black Eyed Queen" and "Let Me Down") - Worked with Tony Banks ("A Curious Feeling" and "Somebody Else's Dream").

Jack O'Brien (John Anthony O'Brien) - Died 1988 ( Rock ) Born 11-9-1952 in Astoria, Queens, NY, U.S. - Guitarist - Was a member of Hammer (They did, "Hot And Cold" and "Sad Song, Happy Song") and Wormwood Scrubs.

Michael Harrington - Died 1-31-1984 - Heart problems ( Rock ) He was 29 years old - Singer - Was a member of Wormwood Scrubs.

Dee Barton (Dewells Barton Jr.) - Died 12-4-2001 in Brandon, Miss., U.S. ( Jazz - Soundtracks ) Born 9-18-1937 in Houston, MS, U.S. - Trombonist, drummer, composer and arranger - Worked with The Stan Kenton Orchestra ("Turtle Talk" and "Waltz Of The Prophets") - Wrote music for the films,Play Misty For Me and High Plains Drifter.

Velvert Turner - Died 12-11-2000 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 10-12-1951 - Guitarist and singer - Led The Velvert Turner Group (They did, "Madonna (Of The Seven Sons)" and "Strangely Neww") - Jimi Hendrix was his friend and mentor - Worked with Arthur Lee.

Monte Allison - Died 5-29-1980 ( Rock ) Born 9-25-1950 - He was a member of The Nightriders.

Richard Franklin - Died 7-11-2007 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Prostate cancer ( Rock - R&B ) Born 7-15-1948 in Brighton, Melbourne, Australia - Drummer and film director - Was a member of The Pink Finks - He directed the films, Psycho II and Link.

Sonny DiNunzio (Sebastian DiNunzio) - Died 11-22-1978 - Car accident ( Rock ) Born 11-15-1942 - Singer, guitarist and keyboardist - Was a member of, The Four Chaps, The Townsmen,The Fenways (They did, "Walk" and "Be Careful Little Girl") and The Racket Squad (They did, "The Loser" and "That's How Much I Love My Baby").

Darius (aka Bobby Joe Ott) (Robert Joseph Ott) - Died 8-?-2006 - Cancer ( Rock ) Singer - (He did, "I Feel The Need To Carry On" and "Ancient Paths").

Richard Deperna - Died 6-30-2003 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 3-18-1949 - Bassist - Was a member of The Boston Tea Party (They did, "Is It Love?" and "Free Service").

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