Musicians and singers who died in July 2021

• Musicians who died in 2021

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[31 Jul 2021] Alvin Ing (American singer and actor for The Final Countdown), 89, COVID-19 Legendary Asian American actor and singer, Alvin Ing passed away at the age of 89 due to COVID-19 complications on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Providence Saint Joseph Medical ... via broadwayworld.com

[31 Jul 2021] Charles Connor (American drummer for Little Richard), 86 Charles Connor, known for being Little Richard’s drummer who performed with other music greats including James Brown and Sam Cooke, has died. He was 86. ... via billboard.com

[31 Jul 2021] Jerzy Matuszkiewicz (Jerzy 'Dudus' Matuszkiewicz) (Polish jazz musician and composer), 93 Jerzy "Duduś" Matuszkiewicz is dead - saxophonist, one of the most famous jazz musicians in Poland, composer of film and serial music. ... via gazeta.pl

[30 Jul 2021] Jacob Desvarieux (French musician, record producer, andsinger for Kassav'), 65, COVID-19 Guadeloupe guitarist Jacob Desvarieux, who died on Friday July 30 in Pointe-à-Pitre as a result of the Covid-19, was one of the founders of the group Kassav' ... via lemonde.fr

[29 Jul 2021] Gonzoe (American rapper for Kausion), 45, shot Los Angeles rapper Gonzoe, an associate of Ice Cube and 2Pac, has been shot and killed in Seattle. ... via nme.com

[29 Jul 2021] Andre Manika (Indonesian singer), 58 Grief is being felt by the singers, Nugie and Katon Bagaskara. Their brother, musician Andre Manika, died on Thursday (29/7/2021). The news was revealed by Nugie through one of the uploads on his personal Instagram account. ... via kompas.com

[28 Jul 2021] Ruben Radica (Croatian composer), 90 A prominent Croatian composer and full member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts (HAZU), academician Ruben Radica, died today in Zagreb at the age of 91, the Public Relations and Media Office of the HAZU announced. ... via index.hr

[28 Jul 2021] Dusty Hill (American songwriter and musician for ZZ Top), 72 ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passed away at his home in Houston, Texas, according to band members Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons. ... via audacy.com

[28 Jul 2021] Giuseppe Giacomini (Italian operatic tenor), 80 The Superintendent and Artistic Director Cecilia Gashia, on behalf of the entire Arena di Verona Foundation, expresses its pain for the disappearance of Giuseppe Giacomini, tenor and friend. ... via primadituttoverona.it

[28 Jul 2021] Johnny Ventura (Dominican musician), 81, heart attack He died of a heart attack on Wednesday afternoon the famous singer and director of Orchestra de Meringue Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, better known as Johnny Ventura. ... via almomento.net

[28 Jul 2021] Shahram Kashani (Iranian pop singer), 47, COVID-19 Shahram Kashani, who suffered years from liver disease, died at the age of 48 after being admitted to the hospital and Corona. ... via donya-e-eqtesad.com

[27 Jul 2021] Willie Winfield (American singer for The Harptones), 91, heart attack That’s the Way It Goes: At 89, Willie Winfield Steps Away From the Mic ... via medium.com

[27 Jul 2021] Gianni Nazzaro (Italian singer and actor), 72, lung cancer Gianni Nazzaro's was one of the most loved faces and voices of the Italian popular song of the seventies, he passed away in Rome, due to a tumor and for the Italian popular song it is a great loss ... via repubblica.it

[26 Jul 2021] Joey Jordison (American musician for Slipknot), 46 Joey Jordison, Slipknot’s founding drummer and co-writer of many of their biggest hits, died on Monday at the age of 46. A rep for his family said he died peacefully in his sleep but did not specify a cause of death. ... via rollingstone.com

[26 Jul 2021] Lidia Bejenaru (Лидия Беженару) (Moldovan musician), 68 The folk music performer Lidia Bejenaru, wife of the conductor of the Lăutarii orchestra Nicolae Botgros, died at the age of 68 ... via newsmaker.md

[26 Jul 2021] Mike Howe (American heavy metal singer for Metal Church), 55 METAL CHURCH singer Mike Howe has died at the age of 55. No cause of death has been revealed. ... via blabbermouth.net

[25 Jul 2021] Claudio Valdés (Chilean singer, known as El Gitano), 29, traffic collision Claudio Valdés, singer-songwriter popularly known as "El Gitano", died after overturning the car in which he was traveling during the early hours of this Sunday in Concepción. ... via biobiochile.cl

[25 Jul 2021] Count M'Butu (American percussionist for The Derek Trucks Band) Former Derek Trucks Band percussionist Count M’Butu has died. The death of the musician born Harold L. Jones was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by the Tedeschi Trucks Band. ... via liveforlivemusic.com

[25 Jul 2021] John Hutchinson (John Hutch Hutchinson) (British guitarist for David Bowie) The family of guitarist John ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson, who formed a key collaborative partnership with David Bowie in the early years of his career, has passed away. ... via faroutmagazine.co.uk

[24 Jul 2021] Samad Samadov (Самед Самедов) (Azerbaijani singer), 74, COVID-19 People's Artist of Azerbaijan Samed Samedov died today at the age of 74 from the effects of coronavirus, the artist's inner circle told Trend Life. ... via trend.az

[23 Jul 2021] Fakir Alamgir (Bangladeshi folk singer), 71, COVID-19 Legendary folk singer and Ekushey Padak awardee Fakir Alamgir died from Covid-19 complications at a Dhaka hospital on Friday night. ... via dhakatribune.com

[23 Jul 2021] Ho-Kau Chan (陳好逑) (Hong Kong Cantonese opera singer and actress), 89 The Cantonese opera Huadan Chen Hao-kyu passed away peacefully this afternoon in the company of his family. ... via mpweekly.com

[23 Jul 2021] Wally Gonzales (Filipino blues guitarist for Juan de la Cruz Band), 71 Wally Gonzalez, guitarist of the legendary Filipino rock group Juan de la Cruz Band, died on Friday, July 23. He was 71. ... via rappler.com

[22 Jul 2021] Palo Pandolfo (Argentine singer-songwriter and musician for Don Cornelio y la Zona), 56 At the age of 56, on Thursday, July 22, the singer and composer died Roberto “Palo” Pandolfo, leader of Don Cornelio y la Zona y Los Visitors and currently directs La Hermandad, the band where he recorded the albums A hug Y Changes, in addition to the live triptych The flying Dragon. ... via newsfounded.com

[22 Jul 2021] Peter Rehberg (Austrian-British electronic musician for KTL), 53, heart attack Peter Rehberg, the musician and record-label head who was a globally respected figure in underground music, has died aged 53 of a heart attack. ... via theguardian.com

[21 Jul 2021] Tõnu Aare (Estonian musician, composer and songwriter for Apelsin), 67 On Wednesday, musician Tõnu Aare, the founder and leading figure of the ensemble Apelsin, left us, his family announced. ... via kultuur.err

[20 Jul 2021] Jerry Granelli (American-born Canadian jazz drummer for A Charlie Brown Christmas), 80 Acclaimed Halifax jazz drummer Jerry Granelli, who provided the smooth and subtle percussion for the beloved 1965 TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas," has died. ... via ctvnews.ca

[20 Jul 2021] Dinos Constantinides (Greek-American composer), 92 Composer Dinos Constantinides, founder and conductor of the Louisiana Sinfonietta, died on July 20. He was 92. ... via kultuur.err

[19 Jul 2021] Tolis Voskopoulos (Greek singer and actor), 80 Popular Greek singer Tolis Voskopoulos died in Athens on Monday. A legend of Greek music and cinema, Voskopoulos was 81 years of age. ... via greekreporter.com

[19 Jul 2021] Chuck E. Weiss (American songwriter and vocalist), 76, cancer Musician and bandleader Chuck E. Weiss died on July 19 at 76, after an extended battle with cancer. Here, Rickie Lee Jones, who famously name-checked Weiss on her breakthrough 1979 hit "Chuck E.'s in Love," recalls days and nights spent prowling L.A.'s hipster demimonde with Weiss and his partner-in-crime, Tom Waits. ... via kultuur.err

[18 Jul 2021] František Nedvěd (Czech singer-songwriter and guitarist), 73, lung cancer The songwriter František Nedvěd died on Sunday evening. "With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce that our beloved father František Nedvěd left us forever tonight," said his son Vojta on his Facebook profile. ... via iprima.cz

[17 Jul 2021] Robby Steinhardt (American singer and violinist for Kansas), 71, acute pancreatitis Kansas founding member, violinist and singer Robby Steinhardt has sadly died, aged 71, of complications from acute pancreatitis. ... via loudersound.com

[17 Jul 2021] Dolores Claman (Czech singer-songwriter and guitarist), 94, dementia Dolores Claman, the woman behind the catchy tune that used to introduce CBC's Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts, has died at 94. ... via cbc.ca

[17 Jul 2021] Filio Pirgaki (Greek folk singer), 81 The important representative of the folk song, Filio Pyrgaki, who had been battling cancer in recent years, passed away at the age of 82. ... via protothema.gr

[16 Jul 2021] Thomas Rajna (Hungarian-born British pianist and composer), 92 Hungarian-born composer and pianist Thomas Rajna has passed away at the age of 92. He is remembered for his leading role in the performing arts of Cape Town, South Africa and abroad. ... via operawire.com

[16 Jul 2021] Biz Markie (American rapper and actor), 57, complications from diabetes Biz Markie, the pioneering rapper, producer, and beatboxer whose jovial goofiness, boundless, off-kilter creativity and innovative music made him a singular presence in both hip-hop and pop culture at large, died Friday at the age of 57. ... via rollingstone.com

[15 Jul 2021] Jean Kraft (American mezzo-soprano), 94 Jean Kraft, 94, an Incisive Singing Actress and Valuable Member of the Met Ensemble in the '70s and '80s, has Died ... via operanews.com

[15 Jul 2021] Boris Goryachev (Борис Горячев) (Russian singer for Хор Турецкого, Turetsky Choir Art Group), 49, COVID-19 Sad news appeared in social networks of the art group "Turetsky Choir". At the age of 50, one of the soloists, Boris Goryachev, passed away. ... via smotrim.ru

[15 Jul 2021] Pyotr Mamonov ( Петр Мамонов ) (Russian rock musician for Zvuki Mu), 70, COVID-19 Russian musician, actor, poet and radio host Pyotr Mamonov died at the age of 71. This was announced on Thursday, July 15, in his Instagram account ... via iz.ru

[15 Jul 2021] Tsepo Tshola ( Петр Мамонов ) (Mosotho musician for Sankomota), 67, COVID-19 Legendary musician Tsepo Tshola has died. Fellow musician Mzwakhe Mbuli said the music icon passed away in his home country early on Thursday. ... via news24.com

[14 Jul 2021] Jeff LaBar (American rock guitarist for Cinderella), 58 CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar has died at the age of 58. No cause of death has yet been revealed. ... via blabbermouth.net

[14 Jul 2021] Gary Corbett (American rock keyboardist for KISS, Cinderella), lung cancer Former KISS keyboardist Gary Corbett has died after battling a very aggressive form of lung cancer that had metastasized to his brain and hip. ... via blabbermouth.net

[14 Jul 2021] Flores El Gaditano (Spanish flamenco singer), 99 Florencio Ruiz Lara, Flores El Gaditano has passed away ... via europasur.es

[13 Jul 2021] Joan Parets Serra (Spanish priest and musicologist), 81 Monsignor Joan Parets, he died on Tuesday at 81 years old. The musical priest and documentary, born in Santa Maria, leaves a documentary legacy of incalculable value ... via ultimahora.es

[11 Jul 2021] Juini Booth (American jazz double-bassist for Sun Ra Arkestra), 73 Juini Booth, jazz bassist and longtime member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, has died. The group’s manager, Jack Reich, confirmed the news to Pitchfork on Thursday (July 15) ... via pitchfork.com

[11 Jul 2021] Murali Sithara (Indian composer and music director), 66, hanged Film music director Murali Sithara (65) was found hanging inside his house. The body was found at his house in Thoppumukku in Vattiyoorkavu yesterday afternoon. ... via keralakaumudi.com

[11 Jul 2021] Sound Sultan (Nigerian rapper), 44, Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has died at the age of 44. The singer died after battling Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma. ... via punchng.com

[10 Jul 2021] Esther Béjarano (German singer for Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz), 96 Holocaust survivor, singer Esther Bejarano dies, aged 96 ... via dw.com

[10 Jul 2021] Byron Berline (American fiddler), 77 Byron Berline, a legendary fiddler player and owner of Guthrie’s Double Stop Fiddle Shop, died this weekend at the age of 77. ... via newson6.com

[10 Jul 2021] Chris Hutka (American punk rock vocalist for The Bunny the Bear) Former The Bunny The Bear clean vocalist Chris “The Bear” Hutka has passed away. Hutka was the first to undertake “The Bear” role in the band, having rejoined and departed the outfit several times since first leaving back in 2012. ... via theprp.com

[10 Jul 2021] KTS Dre (American rapper), 31, shot Rapper shot outside jail in Chicago had up to 64 bullet wounds. The shooting Saturday night killed Londre Sylvester, 31, a police report said. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. ... via ctvnews.ca

[09 Jul 2021] Andy Williams (American drummer for Casting Crowns), 49, traffic collision Andy Williams, who was the drummer for Christian rock band Casting Crowns for several years, has died after suffering injuries in a motorcycle accident. He was 49. ... via billboard.com

[08 Jul 2021] Indian Red Boy (American rapper), 21, shot California rapper Indian Red Boy was murdered on Thursday (July 8) while inside of his car, according to multiple sources. ... via blackenterprise.com

[08 Jul 2021] Sam Reed (American jazz saxophonist), 85 Sam Reed, 85, the jazz saxophone player whose decades-long career included leading the band at the Uptown Theater in the 1960s when it was Philadelphia’s premier Black music showplace and serving as music director for Teddy Pendergrass in the 1970s, has died. ... via inquirer.com

[07 Jul 2021] Angélique Ionatos (Greek singer and composer), 67 For half a century, the singer put in music contemporary Greek poetry. At his tragedian accents, she mixed the commitments of her time. She died Wednesday, July 7 to 67. ... via telerama.fr

[06 Jul 2021] Djivan Gasparyan (Armenian musician and composer), 92 Legendary Armenian duduk player Jivan Gasparyan passed away today aged 92, his grandson informs. ... via armradio.am

[05 Jul 2021] Raffaella Carrà (Italian singer and television presenter), 78, lung cancer Raffaella Carrà died at 78 years old: "Raffaella left us. She went to a better world, where her humanity, her unmistakable laugh and the extraordinary talent of her shine forever ". ... via open.online

[05 Jul 2021] Leo van de Ketterij (Dutch guitarist for Shocking Blue), 70, pancreatic cancer Guitarist, composer and guitar teacher Leo van de Ketterij has died. He played in various bands and was part of the Hague Band Shocking Blue in the period of the Wereldhit Venus. In August he received the diagnosis pancreatic cancer ... via omroepzeeland.nl

[05 Jul 2021] Beben Jazz (Indonesian jazz musician and badminton player), 54, COVID-19 The husband of singer Inna Kamarie, Beben Supendi Mulyana aka Beben Jazz, died on Monday (5/7/2021) morning. ... via kompas.com

[04 Jul 2021] José Manuel Zamacona (Mexican singer for Los Yonic's), 69, COVID-19 On the afternoon of this Sunday it was announced that José Manuel Zamacona, vocalist and leader of the Yonic's group, died in Mexico City at 69 years of age due to complications derived by the Covid-19. ... via informador.mx

[04 Jul 2021] Sanford Clark (American rockabilly singer), 85, COVID-19 Rockabilly and country performer Sanford Clark, who made the top 10 hits on The Fool in 1956, died of COVID-19 at a Missouri hospital. He was 85 years old. ... via pennsylvanianewstoday.com

[04 Jul 2021] Igor Garnier (Serbian disc jockey and music producer), 31 The Serbian Di-Jay Igor Garnier suddenly passed away in 31 years in Washington, and how the media reported, it happened during training. ... via b92.net

[04 Jul 2021] Rick Laird (Irish jazz fusion bassist for Mahavishnu Orchestra), 80 Rick Laird, best known as the bass player for the original Mahavishnu Orchestra, died Sunday, July 4. The Irishman was born February 5, 1941, and moved to New Zealand at age 16 ... via musicfestnews.com

[02 Jul 2021] Nikolai Slichenko ("Ромэн" Николай Сличенко) (Russian singer and actor), 86 People's Artist of the USSR, actor and director Nikolai Slichenko died at the age of 87, according to the website of the Romen theater. ... via ria.ru

[02 Jul 2021] Elliot Lawrence (American jazz pianist), 96 Tony and Emmy Winner Elliot Lawrence Dies at 96 The musician served as music director and conductor for the Tony Awards broadcast for 46 years. ... via playbill.com

[02 Jul 2021] Bill Ramsey (German-American jazz singer and actor), 90 His love was the jazz, with his strikers he became a star. On July 2, Bill Ramsey died in his adopted home Hamburg at the age of 90 years. ... via ndr.de

[01 Jul 2021] Bryan St. Pere (American drummer for Hum), 52 Bryan St. Pere, the drummer of Hum, has passed away at the age of 52. The news was confirmed by his bandmates ... via brooklynvegan.com

[01 Jul 2021] Vítězslav Vávra (Czech singer and drummer), 68, lung cancer Popular musician and ex-husband of the late singer Věra Špinarová († 65) Vítězslav Vávra died at the age of 68. His separated son Filip informed about the death. ... via blesk.cz

[01 Jul 2021] Louis Andriessen (Dutch composer for La Commedia), 82 Louis Andriessen, perhaps the leading Dutch composer since the death of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck in the 17th century and an embodiment of the international avant-garde since the 1960s, died July 1 in Weesp, a suburb of Amsterdam ... via washingtonpost.com

[01 Jul 2021] Steve Kekana (South African singer), 62, COVID-19 South African music legend Steve Kekana has passed away at the age of 62 due to COVID-19-related complications. ... via sabcnews.com