Vu and John take a look back in this year in deaths.

There’s no doubt that 2016 is one of the worst year for musician deaths…. take a look at the ever-growing list at Musicians Who Died in 2016.

Some notable names on our list:

[10 Jan 2016] David Bowie, 69
[18 Jan 2016] Glenn Frey (Eagles), 67
[13 Feb 2016] Viola Beach (Entire band), 19-32
[15 Feb 2016] Vanity (Vanity 6), 57
[21 Apr 2016] Prince, 57
[10 Jun 2016] Christina Grimmie, 22
[06 Apr 2016] Merle Haggard, 79
[19 Aug 2016] Lou Pearlman, 62
[20 Aug 2016] Matt Roberts (3 Doors Down), 38
[23 Oct 2016] Pete Burns (Dead or Alive), 57
[24 Oct 2016] Bobby Vee, 73
[07 Nov 2016] Leonard Cohen, 82
[18 Nov 2016] Sharon Jones, 60
[22 Nov 2016] Craig Gill (Inspiral Carpets), 44

Song of the show is David Bowie’s ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away’.

Also, Sharon Jones’ family and friends have put together two public memorials in Brooklyn, New York, and Augusta, Georgia. Details below:

Sharon Jones passed away November 18, 2016 at the age of 60 after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Details on two public memorials for the dynamic front woman of the Grammy-nominated funk and soul band Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings have been announced for each of her hometowns—Brooklyn, NY and Augusta, GA.

Brooklyn, NY – December 14, 2016 at 6pm
Brown Memorial Baptist Church
484 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Augusta, GA – December 17, 2016 at 1pm
Imperial Theater
749 Broad St
Augusta, GA 30901

Jones’ family, friends and fans are invited to come together to celebrate the singer’s life and endless spirit.

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Archive of this show at archive.org. More information on podomatic.com. Recording of this podcast was made possible by Skype, CallGraph, and Audacity.