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Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson has died on Friday, February 9th, as confirmed by his manager. He was 48.
We caught Jóhannsson on a rare U.S. tour in October 2016 and wrote, “we are very lucky to have caught Jóhannsson on this truly unique tour.” Those words, now have a deeper meaning… as we think about how truly, truly incredibly grateful to have seen him in person.
Tim Husom, Jóhannsson’s manager provided the following statement:
February (13)
[09 Feb 2018] Jóhann Jóhannsson (Icelandic film composer), 48
[09 Feb 2018] Craig MacGregor (American bass guitarist for Foghat), 68, lung cancer
[08 Feb 2018] Lovebug Starski (American rapper and DJ), 57, heart attack
[07 Feb 2018] Mickey Jones (American drummer for Kenny Rogers and The First Edition), 76
[06 Feb 2018] Fedora Alemán (Venezuelan singer), 105
[06 Feb 2018] John Perry Barlow (American lyricist for Grateful Dead), 70
[05 Feb 2018] Zeno Roth (German guitarist and songwriter for Uli Jon Roth), 61
[05 Feb 2018] Jockie Soerjoprajogo (Indonesian musician and songwriter), 63
[04 Feb 2018] Leif Rygg (Norwegian fiddler), 77, cancer
[04 Feb 2018] Hoàng Vân (Vietnamese songwriter), 88
[03 Feb 2018] Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (American jazz/pop drummer), 65
[01 Feb 2018] Dennis Edwards (American R&B singer for The Contours and The Temptations), 74, meningitis
[01 Feb 2018] Mowzey Radio (Ugandan singer for Goodlyfe Crew), 33, injuries sustained in a fight
We caught Jóhannsson on a rare U.S. tour in October 2016 and wrote, “we are very lucky to have caught Jóhannsson on this truly unique tour.” Those words, now have a deeper meaning… as we think about how truly, truly incredibly grateful to have seen him in person.
Tim Husom, Jóhannsson’s manager provided the following statement:
“I’m so very sad. Today, I lost my friend who was one of the most talented musicians and intelligent people I knew. We came a long way together.”
The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency provided the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our client and dear friend Jóhann Jóhannsson, whose great talent, humility and kindness enriched our lives immeasurably. His music has inspired many new generations of filmmakers and composers. He will be so greatly missed by his Gorfaine/Schwartz family as well as the entire film music community.”
Below are more deaths for the month of February - for the full death list: Musicians who died in 2018.
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