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Musicians and singers who died in April 2022

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April (68)

  1. [30 Apr 2022] Gabe Serbian (American hardcore punk musician for The Locust), 45

    2. Locust member Gabe Serbian reportedly passed away on April 30. “This world will miss Gabe as a friend, family member, musician, and artist,” posted The Locust online
    … via sandiegoreader.com

  2. [30 Apr 2022] Naomi Judd (American country singer for The Judds), 76
    3. The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd.
    … via 2911.us
  3. [29 Apr 2022] Roberto Lecaros (Chilean jazz musician and composer), 77

    4. We regret to inform you this Friday afternoon that Roberto Lecaros, an outstanding jazz musician, teacher and composer, has passed away at the age of 77
    … via humonegro.com

  4. [29 Apr 2022] Taz Stereo Nation (British singer), 54

    5. Tarsame Singh Saini, popularly known as Taz Stereo Nation, was previously Johnny Zee, has passed away in hospital, his family said in a statement issued on Friday.
    … via oyeyeah.com

  5. [27 Apr 2022] Judy Henske (American folk singer), 854

    6. Judy Henske, a groundbreaking singer during the 1960s folk revival who released a series of cult-classic albums and achieved international success as a songwriter, has died
    … via bestclassicbands.com

  6. [26 Apr 2022] Julie Daraîche (Canadian singer), 83

    7. Paul Daraîche’s sister, Julie, died Tuesday at the age of 83 after decades of life in music.
    … via journaldequebec.com

  7. [26 Apr 2022] Randy Rand (American hard rock bassist for Autograph), 62
    8. Randy Rand, the founding bassist for Autograph, which had a hair-metal hit with “Turn Up the Radio” in the mid-1980s, has died
    … via deadline.com
  8. [26 Apr 2022] Ica Novo (Argentine folk singer, composer and guitarist), 70

    9. Ricardo Luis Novo, artistically known as Ica Novo, died in the last few hours in the city of Córdoba. The author of the consecrated chacarera “From the north of Cordoba” was 70 years old.
    … via lanacion.com

  9. [26 Apr 2022] Klaus Schulze (German electronic musician and composer for Tangerine Dream, Ash Ra Tempel), 74
    10. In deepest sorrow, we have to inform about the death of the world-famous German composer, musician and producer Klaus Schulze. He passed away on April 26, 2022 at the age of 74 after a long disease but all of a sudden.
    … via allabouttherock.co.uk
  10. [25 Apr 2022] Peppe Cuga (Italian musician), 77

    11. One of the most famous island musicians left at the age of 77. Born in Ovodda, in 1977 he ended up on the cover of “The Liverpool Daily Post” after his victory at an international festival
    … via castedduonline.it

  11. [25 Apr 2022] Susan Jacks (Canadian singer-songwriter for The Poppy Family), 73, kidney disease
    12. Global News is reporting Susan Jacks of the Poppy Family has died of Kidney Disease at the age of 73.
    … via pugetsoundradio.com
  12. [25 Apr 2022] Henny Vrienten (Dutch singer-songwriter and composer for Doe Maar), 73

    13. Henny Vrienten The Doe Maar singer Henny Vrienten who passed away on Monday was exceptionally versatile. He was a style icon and anti-hero, important for Dutch pop, ska, film and children’s music.
    … via nrc.nl

  13. [25 Apr 2022] Andrew Woolfolk (American saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire), 71
    14. Today we say a sad goodbye to a horn player who fueled so many of our favorite hits. Andrew Woolfolk II was an integral part of the famed Earth Wind & Fire horns, and played on countless hits by that group and more
    … via soultracks.com
  14. [25 Apr 2022] Shane Yellowbird (Canadian country singer), 42

    15. Cree country singer and songwriter Shane Yellowbird died unexpectedly on Monday, family members have confirmed to CBC News.
    … via cbc.ca

  15. [24 Apr 2022] Willi Resetarits (Austrian singer, comedian), 73, fall

    16. His family announced the death of Willi Resetarits to the APA on Sunday. On Saturday he had opened the refugee ball organized by Integrationshaus, which he had founded, in the Vienna City Hall.
    … via rainews.it

  16. [23 Apr 2022] Arno (Belgian singer for TC Matic), 72, pancreatic cancer

    17. Arno Hintjens passed away on Saturday at the age of 72. The rock singer has been suffering from pancreatic cancer since 2019. After operations and chemo, he stopped the treatment at the beginning of this year
    … via nieuwsblad.be

  17. [22 Apr 2022] Jan Rot (Dutch singer, composer, and translator), 64, colon cancer

    18. Jan Rot passed away on Friday morning at the age of 64, it was announced in a message on his Facebook page. The singer, composer and writer had metastatic colon cancer.
    … via nu.nl

  18. [20 Apr 2022] Guitar Shorty (American blues musician), 87

    19. Award-winning master bluesman David Kearney — known and beloved by fans worldwide as Guitar Shorty — died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, of natural causes.
    … via bluesmagazine.nl

  19. [18 Apr 2022] Nicholas Angelich (American classical pianist), 51, lung disease

    20. We have to report the death of another of the great pianists of the present, the American Nicholas Angelich who has died today at the age of 51 after a lung disease
    … via codalario.com

  20. [18 Apr 2022] Sir Harrison Birtwistle (English composert), 87

    21. Harrison Birtwistle, who has died aged 87, was that surprising thing, a deeply English composer who was also internationally renowned as a great modernist.
    … via theguardian.com

  21. [18 Apr 2022] José Luis Cortés (Cuban flutist, composer, and musical director for NG La Banda), 70

    22. Cuban musician José Luis Cortés, El Tosco, died this Monday in Havana at the age of 70, sources close to the artist informed 14ymedio, confirming that the director of NG La Banda had been having health problems for a few months.
    … via 14ymedio.com

  22. [18 Apr 2022] Doucette (Canadian musician), 70, cancer
    23. Jerry Doucette — the award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter known best for CanRock staple “Mama Let Him Play” — has died. Doucette died Monday (April 18) in British Columbia following a battle with cancer
    … via exclaim.ca
  23. [18 Apr 2022] Andrzej Korzyński (Polish composer), 82

    24. Andrzej Korzyński is dead – a composer, arranger, a pianist and a well-known film and entertainment music. He was 82 years – informs Polish Radio 24.
    … via polskatimes.pl

  24. [18 Apr 2022] Sid Mark (American radio presenter), 88

    25. Longtime Philadelphia and syndicated personality Sid Mark passed away on Monday, April 18 at the age of 88.
    … via radioinsight.com

  25. [18 Apr 2022] Janez Matičič (Slovenian composer and pianist), 96

    26. At the age of 96, the academic and composer Janez Katičič died, his musical colleagues were notified on Facebook
    … via delo.si

  26. [18 Apr 2022] María Inés Naveillán (Chilean singer), 68

    27. At age 68, the Chilean singer María Inés Nepillan died, an interpreter who represented Chile at the Festival of OTI in 1994 and that was presented at the Festival of Viña del Mar in 1984.
    … via biobiochile.cl

  27. [17 Apr 2022] Roderick “Pooh” Clark (American R&B singer for Hi-Five), 49
    28. I am heartbroken to report Roderick “Pooh” Clark, an original member of the R&B group, Hi-Five, has passed away.
    Pooh transitioned to his heavenly home on Easter Sunday (April 17).
    … via icecreamconvos.com
  28. [17 Apr 2022] Prafulla Kar (Indian musician, singer, and lyricist), 83, cardiac arrest

    29. Acclaimed Odia singer Prafulla Kar passed away here on Sunday. He was 83. A very popular and household name, Kar carved a niche for himself in the Odia music industry. He was a musician, singer, lyricist, writer and columnist.
    … via ommcomnews.com

  29. [17 Apr 2022] Radu Lupu (Romanian pianist), 76

    30. The widely admired Romanian pianist Radu Lupu has died at age 76. His manager, Jenny Vogel, told NPR that he died “peacefully at his home in Switzerland from multiple prolonged illnesses” on Sunday evening
    … via npr.org

  30. [17 Apr 2022] Paolo Noël (Canadian singer, television presenter and actor), 93

    31. The family announced the news of his death in a brief message broadcast on the singer’s Bru’s Facebook page, Pascale Lanari, without giving precision on the causes of death
    … via lapresse.ca

  31. [17 Apr 2022] Hollis Resnik (American singer and actress), 67, heart failure

    32. Hollis Resnik, a Chicago actress who made her home on musical theater stages in a host of memorable and critically acclaimed performances, has died. She was 66.
    … via suntimes.com

  32. [17 Apr 2022] Catherine Spaak (Belgian-Italian actress and singer), 77

    33. Catherine Spaak, actress, singer, TV presenter and Belgian Italian naturalized dancer, died at 77 years old
    … via suntimes.com

  33. [17 Apr 2022] Rick Turner (American luthier and musician for Autosalvage), 78, heart failure and stroke
    34. Rick Turner, luthiery icon who helped shape the sound of 70s rock, the mind behind Lindsey Buckingham’s main guitar, as well as the Grateful Dead’s wall of sound PA setup
    … via guitar.com
  34. [17 Apr 2022] DJ Kay Slay (American disc jockey and record executive), 55, COVID-19

    35. Legendary New York City DJ Kay Slay Has Passed Away Following COVID-19 Battle
    … via hiphopdx.com

  35. [16 Apr 2022] Bill Bourne (Canadian songwriter and musician for Tri-Continental), 68, bladder cancer

    36. Musician and songwriter Bill Bourne passed away on Saturday (April 16) after a battle with Stage 4 bladder cancer, his family announced. He was 68.
    … via celebrityaccess.com

  36. [16 Apr 2022] James Johnson (American blues guitarist for Slim Harpo), 82

    37. Blues musician James Johnson, a member of blues star Slim Harpo’s band, died Saturday morning in Baton Rouge. He was 82.
    … via theadvocate.com

  37. [15 Apr 2022] Leo Boni (Italian-American singer and guitarist), 57

    38. Bad news suddenly arrived this morning: the death of Leo Boni, 57. The singer and guitarist suddenly disappeared due to an illness; just tonight he was supposed to perform in Pistoia.
    … via lanazione.it

  38. [15 Apr 2022] Art Rupe (American music executive and record producer for Specialty Records), 104

    39. Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame record producer, oil and gas entrepreneur, and philanthropist—passed away Friday, April 15, at his home in Santa Barbara, California. He was 104.
    … via prnewswire.com

  39. [14 Apr 2022] Orlando Julius (Nigerian saxophonist, singer and bandleader), 79

    40. Popular Nigerian Saxophonist, Orlando Julius has died at the age of 79.
    … via lanazione.it

  40. [14 Apr 2022] Trygve Thue (Norwegian guitarist), 71

    41. It reports Bergens Tidende, which gets the news confirmed from Thue’s son, Jørgen Thue.
    The son states that the father has had dementia for several years
    … via vg.no

  41. [13 Apr 2022] Lennart Hegland (Swedish musician for Hep Stars), 79

    42. Hep star’s founder and bassist Lennart Hegland is dead.
    This is confirmed by the star’s son for Aftonbladet.
    “Lelle” was 79 years old.
    … via aftonbladet.se

  42. [13 Apr 2022] Tim Feerick (American rock bassist for Dance Gavin Dance), 34

    43. Very sad news: Dance Gavin Dance have posted on social media that longtime bassist Tim Feerick has passed away. No cause of death has been given at this time.
    … via brooklynvegan.com

  43. [13 Apr 2022] Hua Wenyi (华文漪) (Chinese Kunqu performer), 81

    44. Hua Wenyi, born in 1941, is a famous Kunqu Opera actor. Hua Wenyi is the first graduate of the Shanghai Opera School.
    … via thepaper.cn

  44. [12 Apr 2022] Lazo Pajčin (Serbian singer and songwriter), 49

    45. After a long and severe illness, the Krajina singer and songwriter Lazo Pajčin passed away and will be buried in his hometown of Gubin.
    … via aloonline.ba

  45. [12 Apr 2022] David Freel (American musician for Swell), 64

    46. David Freel, best known as the vocalist and guitarist of the San Francisco rock band Swell, died Tuesday (April 12). The band announced the news on Facebook; no cause of death has been reported
    … via pitchfork.com

  46. [12 Apr 2022] Charles E. McCormick (American singer for Bloodstone), 75

    47. They are a legendary act that has been part of our lives for over a half century — or as they would say, “We Go A Long Way Back.” We have long celebrated the greatness of the group Bloodstone, but today we mourn the passing of the group’s longtime lead singer, Charles McCormick.
    … via soultracks.com

  47. [12 Apr 2022] Jacek Szymkiewicz (Polish songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for Pogodno), 47

    48. Jacek “Budyń” Szymkiewicz, known from the bands Pogodno, Babu Król and his solo career, is dead. His wife informed about the artist’s death.
    … via interia.pl

  48. [11 Apr 2022] Charnett Moffett (American jazz bassist), 54

    49. Charnett Moffett, the Bay Area jazz star who worked with Art Blakey, Ornette Coleman, Pharoah Sanders, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock and many other legendary artists during his nearly 40-year career, has died at age of 54.
    … via mercurynews.com

  49. [11 Apr 2022] Giulietta Sacco (Italian singer), 77

    50. After a hospitalization (at Moscati di Aversa) which began on April 2, Giulietta Sacco, queen of Naples singing, often referred to as the Italian “Amalia Rodrigues” for the aptitude of her singing, similar to fado, died yesterday around 10.50 pm
    … via ilmattino.it

  50. [10 Apr 2022] Philippe Boesmans (Belgian composer), 85

    51. A major figure in Belgian music and opera, his work is present on the biggest stages in Europe. Belgian composer Philippe Boesmans passed away on Sunday April 10 at the age of 85.
    … via radiofrance.fr

  51. [10 Apr 2022] Mario Martínez (Spanish guitarist for La Unión), laryngeal cancer

    52. Musician Mario Martínez, founder and guitarist of the group La Unión, has died this Sunday after years of fighting laryngeal cancer.
    … via via.tt

  52. [09 Apr 2022] Chris Bailey (Kenyan-born Australian musician and songwriter for The Saints), 64
    53. Chris Bailey, lead singer of The Saints and ‘co-creator of punk’, dies
    … via abc.net
  53. [09 Apr 2022] Birgit Nordin (Swedish opera singer), 88

    54. The lead singer Birgit Nordin has died at the age of 88. She was active at the Royal Opera during a large part of her many years of career.
    … via via.tt

  54. [08 Apr 2022] Con Cluskey (Irish musician for The Bachelors), 81
    55. The death has taken place of Con Cluskey, one of the founder members of vocal trio The Bachelors, the first Irish group to top the British charts.
    … via rte.ie
  55. [08 Apr 2022] Pastelle LeBlanc (Canadian singer for Vishtèn), 42, breast cancer

    56. Pastelle LeBlanc, member of the Acadian folk trio Vishtèn, has died at the age of 42.
    The singer and multi-instrumentalist from P.E.I.’s Evangeline region was one-third of the group for 15 years along with her twin sister, Emmanuelle, and Pascal Miousse, who is from the Magdalen Islands.
    … via cbc.ca

  56. [08 Apr 2022] Nagai Sriram (Indian Carnatic violinist), 41

    57. Indian violinist Nagai Sriram has passed away at the age of 41. After the news of Indian artist and Carnatic violinist Nagai Sriram death came to the fore, there has been a wave of mourning, everyone is shocked and upset that how did he leave this world at such a young age?
    … via dekhnews.com

  57. [07 Apr 2022] Ken West (Australian music promoter, co-founder of Big Day Out), 64
    58. Australian music industry is mourning the death of Big Day Out founder Ken West. According to West’s family, the 64-year-old died peacefully in his sleep.
    … via happymag.tv
  58. [07 Apr 2022] Maya Govind (Indian film lyricist), 82

    59. Veteran lyricist Maya Govind dies after heart attack
    She was 82.The veteran, who started working in the industry in the early 70s
    … via devdiscourse.com

  59. [07 Apr 2022] Miguel Ángel Estrella (Argentine pianist), 81

    60. The pianist Tucumano Miguel Ángel Estrella, Argentine Exembajor before UNESCO and tireless fighter for peace and human rights, he died at 81 years in France.
    … via lanacion.com

  60. [06 Apr 2022] Helen Golden (Dutch singer), 81, Alzheimer’s

    61. Enschede singer Helen Gaasbeek, better known as Helen Golden, died on Wednesday morning at the age of 81. She suffered from Alzheimer’s
    … via rtvoost.nl

  61. [06 Apr 2022] Wen Hsia (Taiwanese singer and actor), 93, organ failure

    62. Singer Wen Hsia (文夏), who had nearly 100 of his songs banned during the Martial Law era, died in his sleep at the age of 93
    … via taipeitimes.com

  62. [05 Apr 2022] Boris Brott (Canadian conductor), 78, traffic collision

    63. Boris Brott, the artistic director of the Orchestre classique de Montréal, died Tuesday after a hit and run in Hamilton that led to the driver’s arrest a short time later and three officers being injured.
    … via cbc.ca

  63. [05 Apr 2022] Bobby Rydell (American singer and actor), 79, pneumonia
    64. Bobby Rydell, the Philly-born teen idol of the early 1960s whose hits included “Volare” and “Wild One” and who took part in a scene-stealing dance number with Ann-Margret in the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie, died today
    … via deadline.com
  64. [05 Apr 2022] Paul Siebel (American singer-songwriter), 84

    65. Paul Siebel
    September 19, 1937 – April 5, 2022
    The family of Paul Siebel created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.
    … via fhnfuneralhome.com

  65. [04 Apr 2022] Joe Messina (American guitarist for The Funk Brothers), 93
    66. Joe Messina, one of the star guitarists on the front line of Motown’s studio band, the Funk Brothers, died early Monday at his son Joel Messina’s Northville home, his son confirmed
    … via detroitnews.com
  66. [01 Apr 2022] Fitzroy “Bunny Diamond” Simpson (Jamaican reggae vocalist for Mighty Diamonds), 70

    67. Fitzroy “Bunny Diamond” Simpson, a member of legendary harmony trio The Mighty Diamonds, died here April 1 at age 70.
    … via sflcn.com

  67. [01 Apr 2022] Roland White (American bluegrass music artist), 83, heart attack

    68. One of the most cherished and beloved members of the bluegrass community is gone. Roland White, multi-instrumentalist and singer, has died today after having suffered a severe heart attack a week ago
    … via bluegrasstoday.com

  68. [01 Apr 2022] C. W. McCall (American country singer), 93, lung cancer

    69. C.W. McCall, the stage name for Bill Fries, a creative director for a prominent advertising agency who scored an unlikely #1 single with his 1975 single, “Convoy,” about truckers during the CB craze, died today, April 1, 2022
    … via bestclassicbands.com



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