Singers

He was the band’s guitarist during their hitmaking years.

She was in the pioneering rap trio The Sequence.

Johansen also performed as Buster Poindexter, who had a 1987 hit with “Hot, Hot, Hot.”

John also topped charts in 1972 with his cover of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

Jasper’s work earned him induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

She was called the “Queen of Rare Groove” by her appreciative U.K. fans.

Her other No. 1 hits included “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”

He had a successful solo career in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Her memorable songs confronted machismo culture and celebrated female empowerment.

Hunt sang with The Flamingos, including on “I Only Have Eyes for You.”