Peter Quaife, The Forgotten Kink

When Kinks bassist and founding member Peter Quaife died in 2010, media in the United States took little notice.

Patti Deutsch (1943 - 2017), Match Game comedian

Voice actress often appeared on “Match Game”…

Barbara Ann Alston (1943–2018), co-founder of girl group the Crystals

Barbara Ann Alston, co-founder of the girl group the Crystals, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Charlotte, following a battle with the flu, according to multiple news sources. She was 74.

Steven Bochco (1943 - 2018), creator of "Hill Street Blues" and "NYPD Blue"

TV producer's hits also included "L.A. Law," "Doogie Howser M.D.," and more.

Cokie Roberts (1943–2019), legendary journalist with NPR and ABC News

Cokie Roberts was a journalist known for her work on NPR’s “Morning Edition” as well as co-anchoring ABC News’ “This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts.”

Phyllis Somerville (1943–2020), “The Big C” actor

Phyllis Somerville was an actor0known for her role as Marlene in The Big C.

Carol Brock (1923–2020), food writer who founded Les Dames d’ Escoffier

Carol Brock was a food writer who founded Les Dames d’ Escoffier, a professional organization for women in the culinary world.

Maurice Hines (1943–2023), dancer in The Cotton Club 

Maurice Hines was a tap dancer who performed alongside his brother, in the 1984 movie “The Cotton Club.”

Dickey Betts (1943–2024), Allman Brothers Band guitarist and singer

Dickey Betts was a guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as one of the founding members of the iconic classic rock act the Allman Brothers Band and the writer of classics like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Blue Sky” and “Jessica.”

Rick Nolan (1943–2024), former U.S. congressman from Minnesota

Rick Nolan represented Minnesota as a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1981 and again from 2013 to 2019.

Peter Sinfield (1943–2024), co-founder of King Crimson

Peter Sinfield was a poet and songwriter best known as co-founder and lyricist for influential progressive rock band King Crimson, penning the lyrics on their acclaimed debut LP, “In the Court of the Crimson King.” 

Howard Twilley (1943–2025), Miami Dolphins wide receiver

Howard Twilley was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins for 11 seasons, including the team’s 1972 perfect season.

Gwen McCrae (1943–2025), Rockin’ Chair singer 

Gwen McCrae was a soul, funk, and disco singer best known for her 1975 hit, “Rockin’ Chair.”