Robert John (1946–2025), Sad Eyes singer

Robert John was a singer and songwriter best known for his 1979 hit, “Sad Eyes,” and his version of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” from 1971.

Colin Petersen (1946–2024), original Bee Gees drummer

Colin Petersen was a child actor, musician and record producer best known as the original drummer for pop legends the Bee Gees.

Tito Jackson (1953–2024), Jackson 5 singer and guitarist

Tito Jackson was a singer and guitarist best known for being part of the hit-making group The Jackson 5, who enjoyed four No. 1 hits and launched the career of pop icon . 

Sandy Posey (1944–2024), Born a Woman singer

Sandy Posey was a singer known for 1960s hits like “Born a Woman” and “Single Girl.” 

Charlie Colin (2024), founding member of Train

Charlie Colin was a musician and bass player who was one of the founding members of the band Train, known for their hit song “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me).” 

Eric Carmen (1949–2024), singer of Hungry Eyes, All by Myself 

Eric Carmen was a singer and musician first known as the lead singer of the Raspberries before finding success as a solo artist with such big hits as “Hungry Eyes” and “All by Myself.” 

John ‘Duff’ Lowe (1942–2024), pre-Beatles partner of Lennon, McCartney

John “Duff” Lowe was a musician who played with , Paul McCartney, and in The Quarrymen, which would evolve into the Beatles.

Frank Farian (1941–2024), Milli Vanilli creator

Frank Farian was a German singer, songwriter, and record producer who created the hit pop acts Milli Vanilli and Boney M. 

Mary Weiss (1948–2024), Leader of the Pack singer 

Mary Weiss was the lead singer of the 1960s teen girl group the Shangri-Las, who had hits with “Remember (Walking in the Sand),” “Give Him a Great Big Kiss,” and their enduring No. 1 hit, “Leader of the Pack.” 

Terry Kirkman (1939–2023), singer and songwriter with the Association 

Terry Kirkman was a singer and songwriter with the Association, known for such 1960s hits as “Cherish” and “Never My Love.” 

Steve Harwell (1967–2023), lead singer of Smash Mouth

Steve Harwell was the co-founder and lead singer of Smash Mouth, best known for their hits “All Star,” “Walkin' on the Sun,” and their cover of the Monkees’ “I'm a Believer.”

Ray Hildebrand (1940–2023), Paul & Paula singer 

Ray Hildebrand was a singer and songwriter better known as “Paul” in the 1960s pop duo Paul & Paula, who had a hit with “Hey Paula.”

Cynthia Weil (1940–2023), You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling songwriter 

Cynthia Weil was a songwriter who co-wrote songs including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” and “Somewhere Out There.” 

Tina Turner (1939–2023), legendary Queen of Rock and Roll

Tina Turner was one of the bestselling recording artists of all time, known for her hits including “What’s Love Got to Do with It.”

Moonbin (1998–2023), singer with K-pop group Astro

Moonbin was a South Korean singer and actor who rose to fame with the K-pop group Astro. 

Lasse Wellander (1952–2023), longtime ABBA guitarist

Lasse Wellander was a guitarist with ABBA from 1974 until their 2021 final album, who played on many of their hits and on the “Mamma Mia!” soundtrack.

Paul Cattermole (1977–2023), S Club 7 singer

Paul Cattermole was a singer with the British pop group S Club 7, known for hits including “Never Had a Dream Come True.” 

Brian “Brizz” Gillis (1975–2023), co-founded boy band LFO 

Brian “Brizz” Gillis was a founding member of the boy band LFO, who had a hit in 1999 with “Summer Girls.” 

Burt Bacharach (1928–2023), great 20th-century songwriter

Burt Bacharach was a songwriting giant whose credits include “What the World Needs Now Is Love” and “I Say a Little Prayer.”

Aaron Carter (1987–2022), “Aaron’s Party” pop star

Aaron Carter was a pop star known for songs including “Aaron’s Party,” “That’s How I Beat Shaq.”

Frederick Waite Jr. (1967–2022), “Pass the Dutchie” drummer

Frederick Waite Jr. was the drummer for the British reggae band Musical Youth, known for their 1982 hit “Pass the Dutchie.”

Olivia Newton-John (1948–2022), “Grease” star and chart-topping singer

Olivia Newton-John was a singer and actress known for a country-turned-pop musical career and for roles in movies including “Grease.”

Jamal Edwards (1990–2022), pioneering British music entrepreneur

Jamal Edwards was a pioneering British music figure whose YouTube channel SBTV was influential in promoting emerging rappers and singers such as Ed Sheeran and Stormzy.  

Rosa Lee Hawkins (1944–2022), singer with the Dixie Cups

Rosa Lee Hawkins was a singer with the 1960s girl group the Dixie Cups, known for their hits “Chapel of Love” and “Iko Iko.”

Ronnie Spector (1943–2022), lead singer with the Ronettes

Ronnie Spector was the lead singer for the 1960s girl group the Ronettes, whose hits included “Be My Baby.”

Philip Margo (1942–2021), baritone singer with the Tokens

Philip Margo was a singer with the Tokens, known for their 1961 hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

Maureen Cleave (1934–2021), music journalist who covered the Beatles

Maureen Cleave was a music journalist who was a confidante of the Beatles, having written about them since their early days of fame.

Jay Black (1938–2021), lead singer for Jay and the Americans

Jay Black was the lead singer for Jay and the Americans, who had 1960s hits including “Come a Little Bit Closer” and “Cara Mia.”

Deon Estus (1956–2021), bassist for Wham! and George Michael

Deon Estus was the bassist for Wham! and as well as a singer who had a solo hit with 1989’s “Heaven Help Me.”

Lizzie Bravo (1951–2021), Beatles fan who sang on “Across the Universe”

Lizzie Bravo was a Beatles fan who was invited by the band to sing backing vocals as they recorded “Across the Universe” in 1968.

Sue Thompson (1925–2021), singer known for “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)”

Sue Thompson was a singer known for 1960s songs including “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)” and “Norman.”

Sarah Harding (1981–2021), singer with Girls Aloud

Sarah Harding was an actress, model, and singer with the British girl group Girls Aloud.

Raffaella Carrí  (1943–2021), Italian pop icon and Sinatra co-star

Raffaella Carrí  was an Italian pop star best known in the U.S. for co-starring with in the 1965 film “Von Ryan’s Express.”

B.J. Thomas (1942–2021), "Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head" singer

B.J. Thomas was a Grammy-winning pop country singer known for the hits "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head."

John Davis (1954–2021), real Milli Vanilli singer

John Davis was one of the real vocalists behind Milli Vanilli including their 1989 hit "Girl You Know It's True."

Nick Kamen (1962–2021), Levi’s model and singer who worked with Madonna

Nick Kamen was an English model and singer best known for the songs “Each Time You Break My Heart” and “I Promised Myself.”

Joe Long (1932–2021), bassist for the Four Seasons

Joe Long was a bassist for the Four Seasons, who played on their later hits including “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.”

Les McKeown (1955–2021), lead singer for the Bay City Rollers

Les McKeown was the lead singer for the Scottish band the Bay City Rollers, who had hits in the 1970s including “Saturday Night” and “Money Honey.”

Jim Steinman (1947–2021), “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” songwriter

Jim Steinman was a songwriter whose hit compositions include Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”

Rusty Young (1946–2021), guitarist and founding member of Poco

Rusty Young was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was a founding member of the country rock band Poco, known for hits including “Crazy Love.”

Mary Wilson (1944–2021), founding member of the Supremes

Mary Wilson was an R&B singer who was a founding member of the Supremes.

Phil Spector (1939–2021), influential record producer convicted of murder

Phil Spector was a record producer who worked with artists including the Beatles and Ike & Tina Turner. At the time of his death, he was serving a prison sentence of 19 years to life for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson.

Phyllis McGuire (1931–2020), singer with the McGuire Sisters

Phyllis McGuire was the last living member of the McGuire Sisters, the pop singing group that had hits including “Sincerely” and “Sugartime.”

Len Barry (1942–2020), Dovells lead singer

Len Barry (born Leonard Borisoff) was the lead singer of doo-wop group the Dovells, known for their hits "Bristol Stomp" and "You Can't Sit Down."

Jerry Jeff Walker (1942–2020), “Mr. Bojangles” singer and songwriter

Jerry Jeff Walker was a singer and songwriter best known for his enduring composition, “Mr. Bojangles.”

Johnny Nash (1940–2020), ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ singer

Johnny Nash was a singer best known for his No. 1 hit song “I Can See Clearly Now” in 1972.

Mac Davis (1942–2020), “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” singer-songwriter

Mac Davis was a singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit in 1972 with “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” and wrote hit songs for other artists including “In the Ghetto.”

Tommy DeVito (1928–2020), original member of The Four Seasons

Tommy DeVito was an original member of the legendary pop rock group The Four Seasons.

Pamela Hutchinson (2020), singer with R&B group the Emotions

Pamela Hutchinson was a singer with the R&B and disco group the Emotions, known for hits including the Grammy-winning “Best of My Love.”