Musicians who died in 2021

Musicians who died in 2021: 707.

September (34)

[25 Sep 2021] Patricio Manns (Chilean singer, composer and writer), 84, heart failure A sensitive loss enlune this morning to music and national letters. Patricio Manns (84), one of the most prominent and influential Chilean singer-songwriters, died during the morning of this Saturday at the Clinic Bupa de Reñaca ... via latercera.com

[23 Sep 2021] Pee Wee Ellis (American saxophonist, composer and arranger), 80 Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis, the songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist best known as the bandleader and arranger for the James Brown Orchestra during its most prolific and groundbreaking period, died on September 23 ... via udiscovermusic.com

[22 Sep 2021] Jan Stanienda (Polish violinist and conductor), 68 He regularly visited Bydgoszcz. Precious violinist Jan Stanienda will not live ... via radiopik.pl

[22 Sep 2021] Bob Moore (American orchestra leader and session bassist for The Nashville A-Team), 88 Nashville A-Team bassist, Bob Moore, has died. He was 88. Throughout his more than 60-year career, Moore was one of the lead musicians to utilize the bass guitar as a country music instrument and was the first-call bassist on Music Row’s A-Team of session musicians from the 1950s through the 1970s ... via musicrow.com

[21 Sep 2021] La Prieta Linda (Mexican singer and actress for Valente Quintero), 88 This Tuesday, September 21, the death of Quereta Jiménez, who was known as the Linda Prieta, who jumped to fame thanks to his participation in different movies and his career as a singer, something he shared with wild flower, his sister . ... via milenio.com

[21 Sep 2021] Richard H. Kirk (English electronic musician for Cabaret Voltaire, Sweet Exorcist), 65 Richard H. Kirk, co-founder of the pioneering UK industrial group Cabaret Voltaire, has died. News of Kirk’s death comes from Cabaret Voltaire’s publicist, and no cause of death has been reported. Kirk was 65. ... via stereogum.com

[20 Sep 2021] Colin Bailey (English-born American jazz drummer), 87 Colin Bailey, a jazz drummer whose decades-long career included working with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Vince Guaraldi, died at his Port Hueneme home on Monday ... via vcstar.com

[20 Sep 2021] Gary Eckstein (Israeli blues rock singer), 73 Israeli guitarist, musician, singer and composer Gary Eckstein passed away this morning (Monday), at the age of 73. His wife, Orna, confirmed in a conversation with Maariv that he had died. ... via in-24.com

[20 Sep 2021] Claude Lombard (Belgian singer), 76 The singer Claude Lombard, whose voice has rocked the children of the 1980s with the generic kiss me Lucile, died this Monday 20 September at the age of 76 ... via ladepeche.fr

[20 Sep 2021] Sarah Dash (American singer for Labelle), 76 We are in mourning sharing the news that we didn't expect today about an iconic star. Sarah Dash, one-third of the pioneering female vocal group Labelle and a multi-talented artist in her own right, has died at age 76 ... via soultracks.com

[20 Sep 2021] Warner Williams (American blues musician for Little Bit A Blues), 91 Local Blues Icon Warner Williams Has Died Warner Williams has passed away at the age of 91. Williams, who was born in Takoma Park, often performed alongside Jay Summerour and Eric Selvy as Little Bit A Blues. ... via mocoshow.com

[16 Sep 2021] Geir Johnson (Norwegian composer and writer), 68 The composer, author and cultural entrepreneur Geir Johnson died on 16 September 2021 ... via steigan.no

[16 Sep 2021] George Mraz (Czech-born American jazz musician), 77 At the age of 77, this Thursday, September 16, the Czech double bass player George Mraz died in New York, a talented musician with an enormous career ... via clarin.com

[15 Sep 2021] Norman Bailey (British-born American opera singer), 88 All at ENO are saddened to hear of the death of the great bass-baritone Norman Bailey. Famed for his Wagner roles, Norman made his debut with the company (then Sadler’s Wells Opera) as Count Almaviva in 1967’s The Marriage of Figaro and went on to give more hugely memorable performances, both at the ENO and on the international stage. ... via eno.org

[15 Sep 2021] Doc Gibbs (Leonard Gibbs) (American percussionist), 73, prostate cancer Philly-native Leonard William "Doc" Gibbs Jr., one of the most sought-after percussionists in the music industry, died in Salem, Oregon Wednesday after a long struggle with prostate cancer. He was 73. ... via wrti.org

[14 Sep 2021] Vicente Pitarch (Spanish horn player and writer), 83 Vicente Zarzo Pitarch, a historian of the French horn, passed away yesterday at the age of 83 ... via scherzo.es

[13 Sep 2021] George Wein (American festival promoter and jazz pianist for Newport Jazz Festival), 95 George Wein, who set the standard for what outdoor music gatherings would become with his leadership of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals from the 1950s into the 21st century, died Monday at his home in New York City ... via variety.com

[12 Sep 2021] Don Maddox (American country singer Maddox Brothers and Rose), 98 Don Maddox was arguably the oldest living legend in country music. And he will remain a legend, today and forevermore ... via savingcountrymusic.com

[11 Sep 2021] Giulia Lorimer (Italian violinist and singer), 89 Giulia Daneo Lorimer, voice and violin of Whiskey Trail, the group he had helped to found in 1975 and with whom he shared a 40-year-long history and 15 records, died at the age of 89 ... via repubblica.it

[11 Sep 2021] María Mendiola (Spanish pop singer for Baccara), 69 María Mendiola, who sang the disco anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, has died at the age of 69. ... via bbc.com

[10 Sep 2021] Michael Chapman (English singer-songwriter and guitarist for True North), 80 English folk singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Michael Chapman has died. “It is with regret and indescribable sadness that we must tell all of his friends that Michael Chapman died earlier today at home,” reads a post on his official Instagram ... via stereogum.com

[10 Sep 2021] Rosalía (Spanish singer and politician), 77 Long before the era of YouTube, Instagram and the Internet, in general, there was already another singer named Rosalía (Rosalía Garrido) who became famous as the first «ye-yé girl», in the 60s and when notoriety came, above all, from television and radio ... via abc.es

[09 Sep 2021] Amanda Holden (British writer and translator for opera), 73 The prolific opera librettist and translator Amanda Holden has died suddenly in her sleep, aged 73. Amanda transformed the sound of opera in English when she translated Don Giovanni in slangy, witty, irreverent fashion for Jonathan Miller at ENO in 1985. ... via slippedisc.com

[08 Sep 2021] Uno Loop (Estonian singer and musician), 91 Uno Loop, a singer, musician and long-time member of the board of the Estonian Performers' Union, died after a long illness at the age of 91. ... via err.ee

[07 Sep 2021] Phil Schaap (American disc jockey and jazz historian), 70 The voice of Phil Schaap was as distinctive as the trumpet of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk's piano, or the sumptuous saxophone harmonies of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, but he didn't didn't make his mark as a musician ... via npr.org

[07 Sep 2021] Tanwa Rasitanoo aka Danwa Sagittarius (ธันวา ราศีธนู) (Thai Luk thung singer), 50, COVID-19 It's news that makes many people sad when Danwa Sagittarius, a big Isan artist, has died after contracting Covid-19. In the middle of August In the past, he was considered another big artist who was respected by the younger generation. Famous song "Chicken Ta Fang" ... via sanook.com

[07 Sep 2021] Koes Hendratmo (Indonesian singer), 79 Senior singer Koes Hendratmo died at the age of 79 on Tuesday (7/9). This has been confirmed by the manager of Bonita, son of Koes Hendratmo. ... via cnnindonesia.com

[07 Sep 2021] Bennie Pete (American sousaphone player for Hot 8 Brass Band), 45, COVID-19 Bennie Pete, sousaphone player and co-founder of New Orleans’ beloved Hot 8 Brass Band has died from complications from sarcoidosis and COVID-19, Nola.com reported. ... via jambands.com

[06 Sep 2021] Sunil Perera (Sri Lankan vocalist for The Gypsies), 68, COVID-19 Sunil Perera, one of the stalwarts of Sri Lanka's baila genre - a memento of Portuguese colonisation - died on Monday aged 68, his family said. ... via bbc.com

[05 Sep 2021] Sarah Harding (English singer for Girls Aloud), 39, breast cancer The pop singer and TV personality Sarah Harding, who had 21 UK Top 10 singles as a member of Girls Aloud, has died aged 39 from breast cancer. ... via theguardian.com

[04 Sep 2021] Gerhard Erber (German classical pianist), 86 The Leipzig pianist and university professor Gerhard Erber died at the age of 86. As a piano teacher, he trained generations of pianists. He will be remembered, the composer and conductor Steffen Schleiermacher is certain in his obituary. ... via lvz.de

[02 Sep 2021] Michel Corboz (Swiss conductor), 87 The founder of the Vocal Ensemble of Lausanne, a deemed specialist of the sacred repertoire, also chief of choir, professor of music and composer died this Thursday at the age of 87 years ... via letemps.ch

[02 Sep 2021] Alemayehu Eshete (Ethiopian singer), 80 Alemayehu Eshete, The “Ethiopian Elvis Presley”, reportedly died in the capital Addis Ababa. Citizen reports on social media that cite other Ethiopian singers to report that his death was sudden. ... via borkena.com

[02 Sep 2021] Mikis Theodorakis (Greek composer), 96 Greek veteran composer and political activist Mikis Theodorakis, who was instrumental in raising global awareness of Greece’s plight during the 1967-74 military dictatorship, has died at the age of 96. ... via ekathimerini.com

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August 2021 (70) [29 Aug 2021] Lee "Scratch" Perry [24 Aug 2021] Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones) [24 Aug 2021] Fritz McIntyre (Simply Red) [21 Aug 2021] Don Everly (Everly Brothers) [20 Aug 2021] Tom T. Hall [13 Aug 2021] Nanci Griffith [01 Aug 2021] Paul Cotton (Poco)	July 2021 (70) [28 Jul 2021] Dusty Hill (ZZ Top) [26 Jul 2021] Joey Jordison (Slipknot) [17 Jul 2021] Robby Steinhardt (Kansas) [16 Jul 2021] Biz Markie
June 2021 (56) [26 Jun 2021] Johnny Solinger (Skid Row) [20 Jun 2021] Lionel Leroy [18 Jun 2021] Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) [09 Jun 2021] Juan Nelson (Ben Harper)	May 2021 (87) [29 May 2021] B. J. Thomas [16 May 2021] Patsy Bruce [02 May 2021] Lloyd Price
April 2021 (99) [22 Apr 2021] Shock G (Digital Underground) [20 Apr 2021] Les McKeown (Bay City Rollers) [16 Apr 2021] Mike Mitchell (The Kingsmen) [09 Apr 2021] DMX	March 2021 (109) [28 Mar 2021] Malcolm Cecil (Stevie Wonder) [25 Mar 2021] Tavish Maloney (Oso Oso) [14 Mar 2021] Reggie Warren (Troop) [02 Mar 2021] Bunny Wailer (Bob Marley)
February 2021 (95) [17 Feb 2021] Françoise Cactus (Stereo Total) [08 Feb 2021] Mary Wilson (The Supremes) [05 Feb 2021] Christopher Plummer (Sound of Music) [01 Feb 2021] Dustin Diamond (Saved by the Bell)	January 2021 (85) [30 Jan 2021] Sophie [16 Jan 2021] Phil Spector [14 Jan 2021] Joanne Rogers (Mister Rogers) [13 Jan 2021] Sylvain Sylvain (New York Dolls) [03 Jan 2021] Gerry Marsden (Gerry & Pacemakers)

See also: Musicians who died in 2020, Musicians who died in 2019, Musicians who died in 2018, Musicians who died in 2017, and Musicians who died in 2016.

Comments

[evert]

You Missed Des O'Connor died Nov 14 2020 Had a No 1 UK hit.

[Phil Horneman]

Stanley 'Stan' Wade of The Trammps passed away on January 13th according to band members.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3707943609272693&id=194783673922055

[Phil Horneman]

London DJ/producer Phil Asher passed away on January 22nd 2021
https://djmag.com/news/london-dj-phil-asher-has-died

[Kaptin Barrett]

Singing Sandra from Trinidad "the mother if Calypso"

[Charlie Floyd]

Michael Stanley passed away Friday, March 5, after a 7 month battle with lung cancer. He was successful throughout the Midwest with songs like "Rosewood Bitters", "Let's Get The Show On The Road", "My Town", "He Can't Love You", "Last Night", "Promises", "Hearts On Fire", "All I Ever Wanted", "Strike Up The Band", "Don't Stop The Music", "In The Heartland", "Misery Loves Company", "Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind", "One Good Reason", "Say Goodbye", etc., etc... Although he enjoyed the greatest popularity in his hometown of Cleveland, OH, where he was also a drive time DJ, he was an icon and a legend to Rock 'N' Roll fans in St. Louis, MO. He was a member of the KSHE 95 Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame and all of the aforementioned songs were certified KSHE Classics.

[Steve Guthrie]

Wow !

Huge gap between Feb 24th and March 12, 2021 this year.

Nobody died in music during those almost 3-weeks ??

[Phil Horneman]

I find a bit disturbing that 'a still developing story' about rapper DMX is added in the 'Musicians who died in 2021' section as he is not dead yet! Could you please, out of respect to him, his family, close friends and fans delete that message? Thank you.

[Steve Wallace]

Did the individuals updating this site die?

[Rachel]

Is there anybody there said the traveller

[kurt]

No one died from April 24 to May 8. Maybe Lloyd Price is still alive.

[Leon Muston]

Mojalefe 'Mjokes' Matsane, member of South African kwaito group, Trompies, and also known as a record producer died in a car accident on 23 May , 2021.

[ossie]

Lloyd Price dead May 3 How can you miss him ???

[Charlie Floyd]

Your site appears to have missed guitarist and vocalist, Jon Mark, of the “Mark-Almond” band, back on February 10. “Mark-Almond” was a jazz influenced English pop group of the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Their most popular and most recognized songs, at least in the Midwest of the United States, were “The City” and “What Am I Living For”. He also toured and recorded with John Mayall’s post-Bluesbreakers band and appears on Mayall’s most recognized recording of “Room To Move”, along with future eponymous band mate, Johnny Almond.

[W♥M]

I added Jon Mark to the Feb page: https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-and-singers-who-died-in-february-2021.html

[Charlie Floyd]

Paul Cotton, the longtime vocalist, guitarist and songwriter of Poco, passed away on July 31, 2021, less than four months after the death of his bandmate, Rusty Young. Paul was an integral part of Poco, having written some of their most popular and fan-favorite songs including, "Heart Of The Night", "Under The Gun", "Indian Summer", "Barbados", "Legend" and "Bad Weather". He was also a member of The Illinois Speed Press before he joined Poco and wrote their most popular song, "P.N.S. (When You Come Around)", which Poco would later re-record for their album, "Rose Of Cimarron".

[Saturnia Corybant]

Olli Wisdom

1958 - August 23, 2021

https://www.latestnewssouthafrica.com/2021/08/23/british-goa-and-psy-trance-musician-olli-wisdom-die-at-63/