Obituaries

Charlie Daniels, singer of “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” and founder of the Volunteer Jam, died today at age 83 after suffering a stroke.

Legendary film composer Ennio Morricone died at age 91 after an illustrious career in which he wrote scores for hundreds of movies.

In remembrance of Rob Wasserman, here’s a roundup of videos of the bass great performing with a wide-ranging group of musicians.

Jazz drummer Jimmy Cobb, who appeared on Miles Davis’ album ‘Kind Of Blue,’ died at the age of 91.

Trailblazing soul and R&B singer Betty Wright has died at 66.

Pioneering and genre-defying musician Little Richard has died at age 87.

Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider died of cancer at age 73.

Legendary Nigerian afrobeat drummer Tony Allen has died.

Musicians and other luminaries from around the world have paid their respects to the late John Prine via social media.

Renowned singer-songwriter John Prine has died at the age of 73 due to complications from COVID-19.

Legendary soul artist Bill Withers died on Monday at age 81 due to heart complications.

Ellis Marsalis Jr., a patriarch of the New Orleans jazz scene and father to six sons including jazz musicians Branford, Delfeayo, Wynton and Jason died at age 85 after suffering from COVID-19-like symptoms.

Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Bill Rieflin of R.E.M., King Crimson and more has died at age 59.

Country music singer Kenny Rogers died at the age of 81.

Legendary jazz pianist McCoy Tyner has died at the age of 81.