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Category: In Memoriam

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June 14, 2022

Joel Whitburn 1939-2022

Chart historian Joel Whitburn has died at the age of 82. Whitburn’s work cataloguing Billboard‘s charts has been a source of reference for chart enthusiasts around the world, and his books, produced and sold by...

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May 1, 2022

Naomi Judd 1946-2022

As you’ve likely heard, Naomi Judd of The Judds passed away on Saturday at the age of 76. In her remembrance, let us know your most vivid or fondest memories involving The Judds‘ music....

Taylor Hawkins

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In Memoriam / Tunes

March 26, 2022

Taylor Hawkins 1972 – 2022

As you’ve likely heard by now, Taylor Hawkins passed away yesterday at the age of 50. I saw him first when he first came on the scene as the drummer in Alanis Morrisette’s...

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January 21, 2022

Meat Loaf 1947-2022

As you’ve likely heard by now, Meat Loaf passed away yesterday at the age of 74. To honor him, let us know your favorite and most vivid memories involving Meat Loaf‘s music. For me,...

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December 31, 2021

Betty White 1922-2021

As you’ve likely heard by now, Betty White passed away today at the age of 99. While White is much more known for her acting career, she could also sing well, and she regularly...

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December 10, 2021

Michael Nesmith 1942-2021

News is circulating that Michael Nesmith of The Monkees has passed away at the age of 78. In memory of Nesmith, let us know your favorite song of his, whether from his time with...

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October 14, 2021

Deon Estus 1956-2021

Deon Estus passed away on Monday at the age of 65. Estus is known as having been the bassist for Wham! as well as for his Top 10 hit “Heaven Help Me.” In memory...

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August 25, 2021

Charlie Watts 1941-2021

As you’ve likely heard, Rolling Stones‘ drummer Charlie Watts passed away yesterday at the age of 80. To remember Watts, let us know your favorite memory involving music by the Rolling Stones. Among lots...

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July 29, 2021

Dusty Hill 1949-2021

As you’ve likely heard, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has passed away at the age of 72. To remember Hill, let us know your favorite or most vivid memories involving ZZ Top music. The...

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July 19, 2021

Biz Markie 1964-2021

As you’ve likely heard, Biz Markie passed away on Friday at the age of 57. In his memory, let us know your favorite or most vivid memories involving Biz Markie and his music. Though...