Musicians who died in 2022

Musicians who died in 2022: 319.

May (15)

[09 May 2022] Minoru Nojima (Japanese classical pianist), 76 President Minoru Nojima of Tokyo College of Music passed away on May 9th (Monday). He was 76 years old. ... via tokyo-ondai.ac

[07 Apr 2022] Mickey Gilley (American country singer), 86 Country music artist Mickey Gilley dies at 86 years old, according to Mayor of Pasadena Jeff Wagner. ... via abc7chicago.com

[07 May 2022] Bob Romanik (American radio host), 72 A former metro-east police chief, strip club owner, political firebrand, and the self-described “Grim Reaper of Radio” has died. Robert “Bob” Romanik, 72, died at his residence on Town Hall Estates Drive in Belleville ... via bnd.com

[06 Apr 2022] Jewell Caples aka Jewell Peyton (American R&B singer), 53 Jewell Caples, who was known as the ‘First Lady’ of Death Row Records (worked with Snoop Doggy Dogg) has reportedly died. She was 54 years old. ... via nme.com

[05 May 2022] Leonid Dukhovnyi (Леонид ДУХОВНЫЙ) (Ukrainian-American singer-songwriter), 83, fire Bitter news came from San Francisco: by an absurd accident, the bard Leonid Samoylovich DUKHOVNY (1938-2022), the author of the legendary song “Without Podol, Kyiv is Impossible” died in a fire ... via kravchinsky.com

[04 May 2022] Albin Julius (Austrian musician for Der Blutharsch), 54 It is with really heavy heart that we apprehend that Albin has passed away this morning. He was an incredible talented musician, his contribution to music was and it will be inspiring for many years. ... via spqrlabel.com

[04 May 2022] Ruža Nikolić-Lakatos (Romani singer and ethnic ambassador), 77 According to the family, Lovarica Ruža Nikolić-Lakatos, singer and ambassador of her people, died today at the age of 77 ... via volksgruppen.orf

[04 May 2022] Howie Pyro (American punk bassist for D Generation), 61, COVID-19 Howie Pyro, a founding member of New York City punk band D Generation, pioneering party DJ, and avid collector of music and movie ephemera, died Wednesday ... via rollingstone.com

[03 May 2022] Valeri Kocharov (Georgian rock guitarist and singer), 74, stroke Georgian rock musician Valeri Kocharov (ვალერი კოჩაროვი) has died at the age of 74. The cause of death was a stroke that struck the singer a few days ago. ... via tabula.ge

[03 May 2022] Bobby O'Jay (American disc jockey for WDIA), 68 One of the iconic voices of Memphis broadcasting, Bobby O’Jay, has died. The Tennessee Radio Hall of Famer and WDIA DJ and program director was 68. ... via commercialappeal.com

[02 May 2022] María José Cantilo (Argentine singer-songwriter), 68 The self-styled "rock adventurer" María José Cantilo died Monday at the age of 68. The news of her was made known through social networks ... via infobae.com

[01 May 2022] Totoyo Millares (Spanish musician and composer), 86 Luis Millares Sall, better known as Totoyo Millares, has passed away this Sunday. The timple loses one of its teachers and trainer of many performers. ... via canarias7.es

[01 May 2022] Ric Parnell (English drummer for Spinal Tap), 70 Today we learned the news that Ric Parnell passed away at the age of 70. Ric Parnell began his career in music back in 1970. He played in multiple bands. He provided the drums for Toni Basil's hit "Mickey," and he had an offer to join Journey. ... via klyq.com

[01 May 2022] Régine Zylberberg (Belgian-born French singer and nightclub owner), 92 French singer and actress Regine, who claimed the invention of the modern discotheque and once ran a nightclub empire from Paris to Los Angeles, died on Sunday aged 92 ... via france24.com

[01 May 2022] DJ Delete (Australian DJ), overdose Delete, his real name Ryan Biggs, was found dead last night in Waalwjik in Holland. Of Australian origin, Delete died of an overdose ... via guettapen.com

April 2022 (65) [30 Apr 2022] Naomi Judd (The Judds) [26 Apr 2022] Randy Rand (Autograph) [26 Apr 2022] Klaus Schulze (Tangerine Dream) [25 Apr 2022] Susan Jacks (Poppy Family) [25 Apr 2022] Andrew Woolfolk (Earth, Wind & Fire) [18 Apr 2022] Doucette [17 Apr 2022] Rick Turner (Autosalvage) [17 Apr 2022] Roderick "Pooh" Clark (Hi-Five) [09 Apr 2022] Chris Bailey (The Saints) [08 Apr 2022] Con Cluskey (The Bachelors) [07 Apr 2022] Ken West (Big Day Out) [05 Apr 2022] Bobby Rydell [04 Apr 2022] Joe Messina (Funk Brothers)

March 2022 (64) [30 Mar 2022] Natty Wailer [30 Mar 2022] Tom Parker (The Wanted) [29 Mar 2022] Tabby Diamond (Mighty Diamonds) [28 Mar 2022] Mira Calix [26 Mar 2022] Jeff Carson [25 Mar 2022] Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters) [12 Mar 2022] Traci Braxton [11 Mar 2022] Timmy Thomas [10 Mar 2022] Bobbie Nelson (Sister Bobbie) [06 Mar 2022] Mike Cross (Sponge) [05 Mar 2022] Jeff Howell (Foghat)

February 2022 (84) [27 Feb 2022] MC Skibadee [22 Feb 2022] Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees) [13 Feb 2022] King Louie Bankston (Exploding Hearts) [09 Feb 2022] Ian McDonald (King Crimson) [09 Feb 2022] Betty Davis [06 Feb 2022] George Crumb [02 Feb 2022] Willie Leacox (America)

January 2022 (87) [30 Jan 2022] Hargus "Pig" Robbins [22 Jan 2022] Don Wilson (The Ventures) [20 Jan 2022] Meat Loaf [20 Jan 2022] Elza Soares [15 Jan 2022] Rachel Nagy (Detroit Cobras) [15 Jan 2022] Ralph Emery [14 Jan 2022] Dallas Frazier [13 Jan 2022] Fred Parris (Five Satins) [12 Jan 2022] Ronnie Spector [11 Jan 2022] Rosa Lee Hawkins (Dixie Cups)

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See also: Musicians who died in 2021, 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.

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[Steve Guthrie]

I love this forum !

[Paul Schwartzberg]

January has already been bad, now Rachel Lee Nagy of Detroit Cobras can be added to the list: https://www.nme.com/news/music/rachel-nagy-vocalist-of-the-detroit-cobras-has-died-3138471

[John Cox]

R Dean Taylor, Motown songwriter who had a hit of his own with “Indiana Wants Me,” passed away on Jan 7.

[Phil Horneman]

Saxophonist Ray Gaskins passed away on January 20th at the age of 62.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10228062574286543&set=a.1098613062437

[Phil Horneman]

Soul singer Freddie Hughes (79) January 18
http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Respect.html

[Phil Horneman]

Singer and drummer Lew Kirton passed away January 22nd
https://www.soultracks.com/story-lew-kirton-dies

[John Cox]

Sister Janet Mead who had a 1974 hit with her rock version of “The Lord’s Prayer” passed away Jan. 26

[Jayne Hanley]

Fredrick Johannson died of cancer January 25. Former guitarist for metal band Dark Tranquillity. https://loudwire.com/former-dark-tranquillity-guitarist-fredrik-johansson-has-died/

[Charles Spellen]

https://scroll.in/latest/1015394/bangladeshi-tabla-player-badal-roy-dies-at-77

[evert]

How can you miss Gary Brooker from Procol Harum Died Febr 19

[Phil Horneman]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/procol-harum-frontman-gary-brooker-dead-obituary-1310688/amp/

Passed away on Feb 19

[Phil Horneman]

Jamal Edwards passed away on Feb 20th
https://news.sky.com/story/jamal-edwards-music-entrepreneur-and-youtube-star-dies-aged-31-12547675

[Jayden]

Keaton Pierce, lead singer of Too Close to Toych, around about March 26. His vocals were insane. Surprised he didn't grab more attention with his passing

https://www.facebook.com/tooclosetotouch/posts/to-all-of-the-people-whos-lives-were-positively-affected-by-the-music-of-too-clo/510583567103975/

[Jayden]

*Too Close To Touch. Apologies. Big fingers, small keyboard.

[evert]

Tommy Tausis died 30 March. Drummer for Swedish Tages And Spotnicks

[evert]

Lennart "lelle" Hegland of Hep Stars Died 13 April Benny Anderssons 60s group.

[Antonio Carvalho]

David Freel, vocalist, guitarist, lead and founding member of Swell, died at 64. Their 90s albums are still amazing.
Born January 31th, 1958, died April 12th.

[Isaac]

You missed Glenn Wheatley who passed away on 1st February 2022 with COVID. Wheatley was the bass player in Masters Apprentice and later became manager for Little River Band, John Farnham and Delta Goodrem.