Musicians and singers who died in March 2022

• Musicians who died in 2022

March (65)

[31 Mar 2022] Andrzej Bujakiewicz (Polish conductor and teacher), 82 This is a great loss for the culture not only of our city, but also of the region - writes about the death of Andrzej Bujakiewicz on his website in the city of Kalisz. The founder and adult director of the Kaliska Philharmonic died on Thursday at the age of 82. ... via dzieje.pl

[31 Mar 2022] Joseph Kalichstein (American classical pianist), 76, pancreatic cancer Pianist Joseph Kalichstein has Died, Age 76. Known to those close to him as "Yossi," pianist Joseph Kalichstein was born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1946. ... via theviolinchannel.com

[30 Mar 2022] Natty Wailer (Jamaican musician), 67, cancer Tributes have been paid following the death of Nathaniel Ian Wynter, also known as Natty Wailer, a Jamaican-born musician and Rastafarian best known for his work with Bob Marley and the Wailers and others, who sadly passed away following a long illness. ... via anglocelt.ie

[30 Mar 2022] Tommy Tausis (Swedish musician for Tages) Tommy Tausis died 30 March. Drummer for Swedish Tages And Spotnicks ... via weheartmusic.com

[30 Mar 2022] Tom Parker (English pop singer for The Wanted), 33, glioblastoma Tom Parker, one of the singers in UK boy band The Wanted passed away earlier today. The British/Irish vocal pop group released three studio albums, one compilation album, two EPs and fifteen singles. ... via weheartmusic.com

[29 Mar 2022] Irini Konitopoulou-Legaki (Ειρήνη Κονιτοπούλου) (Greek singer), 90 One of the greatest singers of traditional Aegean island music, Irini Konitopoulou-Legaki, died on Tuesday at the age of 91. ... via greekreporter.com

[29 Mar 2022] Donald Shaw aka Tabby Diamond (Jamaican reggae vocalist for Mighty Diamonds), 66, shot Tabby Diamond, lead singer of The Mighty Diamonds for over 50 years, was shot and killed in Jamaica on March 29 in a drive-by incident. He was 66 years-old. ... via sflcn.com

[29 Mar 2022] Jun Lopito (Filipino rock guitarist), 64 Filipino rock legend Jun Lopito has died at the age of 64. The guitarist’s passing was announced on Wednesday (March 30) via his label Offshore Music. ... via nme.com

[28 Mar 2022] Eric Johns (American singer for Simple Aggression), 49 Lead vocalist Eric Johns of bands such as Simple Aggression, Open Burn, Human Cometh, Riesenwolf, Southern Gentlemen, solo recordings and numerous other bands, passed away this past weekend after a short illness at the age of 49 ... via againstpr.com

[28 Mar 2022] Mira Calix (South African-born British visual artist and musician), 52 Mira Calix, the electronic producer celebrated for her complex, highly imaginative music and sound art, has died aged 51. Her label, Warp Records, announced the news, and did not give a cause of death. ... via theguardian.com

[27 Mar 2022] David Muddyman (English musician for Loop Guru), 65 It is with great sadness we have to announce that Dave Muddyman (September 29th 1957 - March 27th 2022), founding member of 90s Global dance band Loop Guru, has passed away. ... via itsalivemedia.com

[26 Mar 2022] Max Baker (American guitarist for Mama's Pride) Max Baker, a founding member and lead guitarist of the St. Louis classic rock band, “Mama’s Pride”, passed away on March 26, 2022. He and brothers, Pat & Danny Liston, formed the band in the early ‘70’s and remain a vital part of the St. Louis music scene to this day, nearly 50 years later. ... via weheartmusic.com

[26 Mar 2022] Tina May (English jazz singer), 60, cancer It is in deep bereavement that I must release news of the passing of Tina May, beloved mum of myself and my sister Gemma. ... via londonjazznews.com

[26 Mar 2022] Keaton Pierce (American rock vocalist for Too Close to Touch), 31, pancreatitis Keaton Ford Pierce, 31, of Paducah, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah due to complications brought on by Acute Pancreatitis ... via legacy.com

[26 Mar 2022] Bang Jun-seok (방준석 ) (South Korean composer, music director, and singer-songwriter), 51, stomach cancer Music director Bang Jun-seok, who made famous movies such as 'Radio Star', 'Mogadishu' and 'Along with the Gods' series, passed away on the 26th of stomach cancer. He is 52 years old. ... via joongang.co

[26 Mar 2022] Jeff Carson (American country singer), 58, heart attack Country singer Jeff Carson, who topped the charts with 1995 single “Not on Your Love,” has died. He was 58. ... via hollywoodreporter.com

[25 Mar 2022] Françoise Guimbert (French singer), 76 Françoise Guimbert died at the age of 76, at her home in Saint-Benoît. The godmother of maloya was from Saint-Benoît. She had her first musical success with "tantine zaza", in 1978. ... via francetvinfo.fr

[25 Mar 2022] Taylor Hawkins (American musician for Foo Fighters), 50 Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died. The band, who was in Bogotá, Colombia near the end of a South American tour, announced the news Friday night (March 25) on social media ... via pitchfork.com

[24 Mar 2022] John McLeod (Scottish composer), 88 We regret to report the death of John McLeod, a wondrously gifted composer and unfailingly courteous man whose music is performed with respect and affection in many countries. ... via slippedisc.com

[24 Mar 2022] Qiu Chen (邱晨 / 邱憲榮） (Taiwanese singer-songwriter), 72 Qiu Chen (Qiu Xianrong), leader and guitarist of the Qiu Qiu Choir, passed away this afternoon at Taichung Shalu Guangtian Hospital due to liver cirrhosis at the age of 72. ... via udn.com

[23 Mar 2022] Andrzej Cwojdziński (Polish conductor, composer, and music teacher), 94 Andrzej Cwojdziński, an outstanding conductor, composer and music teacher, has died. Initiator and long-term artistic director of the Polish Piano Festival in Słupsk. He was 94 years old. ... via radiogdansk.pl

[23 Mar 2022] Zinaida Ignatyeva ( Зинаиды Алексеевны Игнатьевой) (Russian pianist and music teacher), 84 The rectorate of the Moscow Conservatory with deep regret announces the death on March 23, 2022 of the People's Artist of Russia, Professor of the Department of Special Piano Zinaida Alekseevna Ignatieva. ... via bezformata.com

[23 Mar 2022] Oh Ki-taek (South Korean singer), 82 Singer Oh Ki-taek who sang “Dad’s Youth” has passed away. According to the music industry on the 24th, Oh Ki-taek died of chronic disease the afternoon of the previous day. He died at the age of 83. ... via shinailbo.co.kr

[23 Mar 2022] Yuriy Shevchenko (Ukrainian composer), 68, COVID-19 Yuri Shevchenko died at the age of 69 from complicated pneumonia in the capital's hospital. ... via vechirniy.kyiv

[22 Mar 2022] Pierre Papadiamandis (French pianist and composer), 85 The musician died on Tuesday March 22 at the age of 85. He had signed nearly 200 songs for the rocker, including the music for "Water Mint Color", "The Last Session", "The Elephant Cemetery". ... via leparisien.fr

[22 Mar 2022] Tommy Tokyo (Norwegian singer, guitarist and songwriter), 50 It was early today that Tommy Lorange Ottosen (50), better known as Tommy Tokyo, died at St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim. ... via dagbladet.no

[21 Mar 2022] Yuz Aleshkovsky (Russian-American writer, poet, and singer-songwriter), 92 Died Russian writer and poet Yuz Aleshkovsky. As media manager Demyan Kudryavtsev said on Monday, he passed away at the age of 92. ... via dagbladet.no

[21 Mar 2022] LaShun Pace (American gospel singer), 60 Renowned Atlanta-born gospel singer LaShun Pace has died, her management company confirmed Monday. She was 60 years old. ... via wsbtv.com

[20 Mar 2022] Lyell Cresswell (New Zealand composer), 77 One of New Zealand's greatest composers, Lyell Cresswell, has died at age 77 after battling cancer ... via rnz.co.nz

[19 Mar 2022] Michail Jurowski (Russian conductor for Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie), 76 On March 19, 2022, conductor Михаил Владимирович Юровскийy died at the age of 77. This was reported by the press service of the GASO them. ... via classicalmusicnews.ru

[18 Mar 2022] Bernabé Martí (Spanish tenor), 93 The Aragonese tenor Bernabé Martí, widower of the soprano Montserrat Caballé, has died this Friday at the age of 93 at his home in Barcelona, family sources have reported. ... via lavanguardia.com

[18 Mar 2022] Bobby Weinstein (American songwriter), 82 BMI was deeply saddened to learn of the death of singer/songwriter and former BMI executive Bobby Weinstein, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 82 ... via bmi.com

[16 Mar 2022] Barbara Morrison (American jazz singer), 72 Leimert Park Community Mourns Loss of Barbara Morrison, Jazz and Blues Legend ... via nbclosangeles.com

[15 Mar 2022] Dennis González (American jazz trumpeter), 67 Dallas jazz trumpeter and artist Dennis González left a legacy as a Renaissance man. González, who had a series of health issues for the past few years, died Tuesday at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He was 67. ... via dallasnews.com

[14 Mar 2022] Eric Mercury (Canadian singer, songwriter and musician), 77 Canadian singer/songwriter and musician Eric Mercury passed away Monday due to what was confirmed to be pancreatic cancer. He was 78. ... via celebrityaccess.com

[14 Mar 2022] Wu Zuqiang (Chinese composer), 94 Wu Zuqiang died at the age of 94! Once adapted "Erquan Reflecting the Moon", his father participated in the founding of the Palace Museum ... via ifeng.com

[14 Mar 2022] Jody Wayne (South African singer and music producer), 77 South African music legend Jody Wayne has sadly passed away at the age of 77. ... via sapeople.com

[13 Mar 2022] Li Guangxi (Chinese operatic tenor), 92 Sohu Entertainment News On the evening of March 13, a reporter from Beiqing Daily learned that the famous tenor singer Li Guangxi passed away at the age of 93. His representative works include "Toast Song" and so on. ... via sohu.com

[12 Mar 2022] Traci Braxton (American R&B singer and television personality), 50, cancer “It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci. Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer. We will miss her dearly." ... via The Braxton Family

[12 Mar 2022] Pete St. John (Irish folk singer), 90 The death has been announced of the singer-songwriter Pete St John. The traditional music legend died peacefully earlier today at Dublin's Beaumont Hospital, his family said. ... via rte.ie

[12 Mar 2022] Kandikonda (Indian lyricist), 48, prolonged illness Lyricist Kandikonda Yadagiri, popularly known as Kandikonda, has died. He was 49. Kandikonda died Saturday in Hyderabad after a battle with prolonged illness. ... via telugucinema.com

[11 Mar 2022] Guayo Cedeño (Honduran musician and record producer), 48, respiratory failure The musician Ramón Eduardo "Guayo" Cedeño, considered one of the best guitarists in Honduras, died this Friday, apparently due to respiratory disorders ... via swissinfo.ch

[11 Mar 2022] Timmy Thomas (American R&B singer-songwriter and musician), 77 Today we say a sad goodbye to singer and musician Timmy Thomas, who topped the charts in 1972 with the mesmerizing plea for peace, “Why Can’t We Live Together.” ... via soultracks.com

[11 Mar 2022] Gavin Martin (British music journalist for Alternative Ulster), 60 Tributes have been paid to “visionary” music journalist and co-founder of Alternative Ulster magazine, Gavin Martin, following his passing at the age of 60. ... via swissinfo.ch

[10 Mar 2022] Bobbie Nelson (aka Sister Bobbie) (American pianist and singer), 91 Bobbie Nelson, an original member of her younger brother Willie Nelson’s Family Band, has died. She was 91. ... via rollingstone.com

[10 Mar 2022] Hennadiy Pavlyk (Геннадія Павлика) (Ukrainian musician for Veryovka Ukrainian Folk Choir), 53 Today, at the age of 53, the heart of our colleague, Honored Artist of Ukraine, artist of the orchestra of folk instruments of the choir named after G. Veryovka, virtuoso musician, arranger of numerous orchestrations from the repertoire of the band, concertmaster, wonderful family man and wonderful man - Gennady Pavlyk ... via veryovka.com

[09 Mar 2022] Richard Podolor (American record producer and musician for The Pets), 86 Richie Podolor, a producer of memorable hit recordings for Three Dog Night, and albums for such artists as Steppenwolf, Iron Butterfly, and the short-lived supergroup the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, died yesterday ... via bestclassicbands.com

[08 Mar 2022] René Clemencic (Austrian composer), 94 Austrian composer, musician and musicologist Rene Clemencic is dead. He died on Tuesday at the age of 94 ... via orf.at

[08 Mar 2022] Grandpa Elliott (American musician), 77, skin infection "Grandpa" Elliott Small, a well-known New Orleans musician who could regularly be seen in his signature blue overalls, red shirt and floppy hat playing on the streets of the French Quarter, has died at the age of 77 ... via nola.com

[08 Mar 2022] Ron Miles (American jazz musician), 58, polycythemia vera Ron Miles — the legendary Denver-based jazz musician, educator and prolific recording and stage artist — has died at 58. ... via denverpost.com

[08 Mar 2022] Ziggy Sigmund (Canadian guitarist for Slow) David "Ziggy" Sigmund — the Canadian guitarist known best for his work with recently reunited Vancouver proto-grunge outfit Slow and industrial alt-rockers Econoline Crush — has died ... via exclaim.ca

[08 Mar 2022] Isao Suzuki (ス奏者の鈴木勲) (Japanese jazz double-bassist), 89, COVID-19 Jazz bass player Isao Suzuki (real name: Isao) died on the 8th due to pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus infection ... via yomiuri.co.jp

[07 Mar 2022] Jan Welmers (Dutch composer and organist), 84 Organist and composer Jan Welmers died in the night from Sunday to Monday at the age of 84. ... via rd.nl

[07 Mar 2022] Zhou Guangren (家周广仁先生) (Chinese pianist and educator), 93 According to today's music news and industry insiders, Mr. Zhou Guangren, a famous Chinese pianist and educator, passed away in Beijing on March 7, 2022 at the age of 93 ... via thepaper.cn

[06 Mar 2022] Mike Cross (American guitarist for Sponge), 57 Mike Cross, a founding guitarist for American rock act SPONGE, has died at the age of 57. No cause of death has yet been revealed. ... via blabbermouth.net

[06 Mar 2022] Pau Riba i Romeva (Spanish musician), 73, pancreatic cancer The singer-songwriter Pau Riba i Romeva has died this Sunday, at the age of 73, as confirmed by sources from the Ministry of Culture of the Generalitat to Europa Press. ... via europapress.es

[05 Mar 2022] Jeff Howell (American rock bassist for Foghat), 60 Jeffrey Leonard Howell, born May 30, 1961, passed away March 5, 2022, after a lengthy stay in the CTICU of UPMC Presby hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, wife, Linda, by his side ... via tributearchive.com

[05 Mar 2022] Patricio Renán (Chilean singer), 77 Patricio Renán, the singer, who performed several popular hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s, had health problems. ... via latercera.com

[04 Mar 2022] Jimbeau Hinson (American country music singer-songwriter), 70 Singer-songwriter Jimbeau Hinson, who wrote songs for The Oak Ridge Boys, Brenda Lee and others, passed away Friday at 70. ... via countrystandardtime.com

[04 Mar 2022] Calvin Mark Lee (American music producer for Mercury Records), 85 Sad news to read that CALVIN MARK LEE has passed away, aged 85. Calvin worked for Mercury Record Productions (A&R) in 1969, and was responsible in helping DAVID BOWIE get a recording contract. ... via bowiewonderworld.com

[03 Mar 2022] Denroy Morgan (Jamaican-born American reggae musician), 76, cancer Reggae singer Denroy Morgan, father of the members of reggae band Morgan Heritage, died on March 3rd after a long battle with cancer. ... via loopnews.com

[02 Mar 2022] Chuck Criss (American musician for Freelance Whales), 36, suicide Glee alum Darren Criss announced his older brother, Charles “Chuck” Criss, tragically died by suicide in February. ... via intouchweekly.com

[01 Mar 2022] Richard Pratt (American singer for Blue Magic) We received sad news this morning via a post from legendary Blue Magic singer, Ted “Wizard” Mills, that Blue Magic co-founder Richard Pratt has died. ... via soultracks.com

[01 Mar 2022] Warner Mack (American country singer-songwriter), 86 When you write a song at the age of 13 that becomes a country standard and a hit in three separate decades, you know you were born to make country music ... via savingcountrymusic.com

[01 Mar 2022] Conrad Janis (American musician and actor), 94 Conrad Janis, an actor familiar to television viewers as Mindy’s father on the hit sitcom “Mork & Mindy” who was also a skilled jazz musician and a gallerist well known in the New York art world, died on March 1 in Los Angeles. He was 94. ... via nytimes.com

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[Charlie Floyd]

Max Baker, a founding member and lead guitarist of the St. Louis classic rock band, “Mama’s Pride”, passed away on March 26, 2022. He and brothers, Pat & Danny Liston, formed the band in the early ‘70’s and remain a vital part of the St. Louis music scene to this day, nearly 50 years later. Their song, “Blue Mist”, (written by Pat Liston and appearing on their self-titled, debut album) was voted the #1 KSHE Classic in a listener’s poll by KSHE 94.7 in St. Louis, topping the list, which included songs by Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Derek & The Dominos, Santana, Black Sabbath, Rush, Deep Purple, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Elton John, Kansas, The Allman Brothers, Neil Young, Steely Dan, Yes, Peter Frampton, Meatloaf and numerous other higher-profile artists of both national and international fame. After opening a couple of shows for “Lynyrd Skynyrd”, during the early part of their 1977 tour supporting the “Street Survivors” album, Pat Liston was approached by Ronnie Van Zant and informed that he was interested in producing the next “Mama’s Pride” album. Unfortunately, Ronnie was killed in the plane crash that also took the lives of Steve & Cassie Gaines, as well as severely injuring other members of “Lynyrd Skynyrd”. Had that tragedy not occurred, “Mama’s Pride” may well have become a much more recognized band with the release of their third album, which would have potentially been produced by Ronnie Van Zant.