June 5, 2026

Musicians and singers who died in August 2022

September 11, 2022
August (65)

  1. [31 Aug 2022] Ted Butterman (American jazz musician), 87
    2. Theodore Butterman, age 87, of Arlington Hts, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Theodore was born January 26, 1935. Beloved brother of Inez Levy and Lewis Butterman, and fond uncle to many nephews and nieces, Ted was a renowned jazz, swing and Dixieland Trumpet player for more than half a century
    … via dignitymemorial.com
  2. [31 Aug 2022] Mark Shreeve (British electronic songwriter and music composer for Redshift), 65
    3. We were saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Shreeve, the pioneering English electronic musician.
    … via echoes.org
  3. [31 Aug 2022] Wiktor Zatwarski (Polish singer and actor), 86
    4. Today we received sad news – Wiktor Zatwarski, singer and actor, performer of the famous “Silver Wedding”, has died.
    … via radiopogoda.pl
  4. [30 Aug 2022] Alexander Skulskiy (Александр Скульский) (Russian conductor, music teacher and television presenter), 81
    5. Alexander Skulsky, People’s Artist of Russia, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the NGAF named after M.L.Rostropovich, suddenly died this morning at the age of 81.
    … via vestinn.ru
  5. [30 Aug 2022] Ludmila Diacenco–Sulac (Moldovan musician, violinist and music arranger for Nicolae Sulac), 73, cancer
    6. Ludmila Diacenco Sulac, ex-wife of the late music artist, Nicolae Sulac, passed away at the age of 73. The violinist will be buried in Germany, writes SHOK.md.
    … via unimedia.info
  6. [29 Aug 2022] Luke Bell (American country singer-songwriter), 32
    7. Country music star Luke Bell has passed away at the age of 32.
    The Tucson Police Department confirms he was found dead in the midtown area.
    … via kgun9.com
  7. [29 Aug 2022] John P. Varkey (Indian guitarist for Avial and composer for Frozen), 52
    8. Country music star Luke Bell has passed away at the age of 32.
    The Tucson Police Department confirms he was found dead in the midtown area.
    … via kgun9.com
  8. [27 Aug 2022] Georges Al Rassi (Lebanese singer), 42, traffic collision
    9. Pop singer George Al-Rassi died, on Saturday morning, after his car crashed into a concrete barrier in the Masnaa locality at the point separating the Lebanese and Syrian borders, as he was coming from the Syrian border.
    … via radiopogoda.pl
  9. [27 Aug 2022] Manolo Sanlúcar (Spanish flamenco composer and guitarist), 78
    10. Guitarist Manolo Sanlúcar (Sanlúcar de Barrameda, 1943- Jerez de la Frontera, 2022) has died this Saturday at the age of 78 after a long career dedicated to the world of culture, especially flamenco
    … via eldiario.es
  10. [26 Aug 2022] Hana Zagorová (Czech singer-songwriter and actress), 75
    11. Czech singer and nine-time winner of the Golden Nightingale award Hana Zagorová has died at the age of 75. Ms. Zagorová had been suffering from health problems for a long time, made worse after she contracted coronavirus in September 2020
    … via radiopogoda.pl
  11. [25 Aug 2022] Mable John (American R&B singer), 91
    12. Mable John, the first female solo artist signed to Motown (then Tamla) Records, a Stax singer and longtime Ray Charles collaborator, has died at the age of 91.
    … via radiopogoda.pl
  12. [25 Aug 2022] Joey DeFrancesco (American jazz musician), 51
    13. Joey DeFrancesco, who brought the richly enveloping sound of the Hammond B-3 organ roaring back into the jazz mainstream in the early 1990s, reigning as its preeminent ace for more than 30 years, died on Thursday. He was 51.
    … via npr.org
  13. [25 Aug 2022] Kimmo Blom (Finnish singer for Raskasta Joulua), 52, cancer
    14. Kimmo Blom, known for rock singer and Hard Christmas concerts, has died. The matter will be announced on his own Facebook page. Blom was 52 years old when he died.
    … via is.fi
  14. [23 Aug 2022] Creed Taylor (American jazz trumpeter and record producer, founder of Impulse! Records and CTI Records), 93
    15. Creed Taylor, the visionary jazz record producer and founder of the Impulse! and CTI labels, who brought bossa nova to the global market, passed away this morning at the age of 93.
    … via udiscovermusic.com
  15. [22 Aug 2022] Jaimie Branch (American jazz trumpeter and composer), 39
    16. Jaimie Branch, a New York-via-Chicago avant-garde jazz trumpeter who released music solo and collaboratively, has died. She was 39.
    … via stereogum.com
  16. [22 Aug 2022] Jerry Allison (American Hall of Fame drummer for The Crickets), 82
    17. Jerry Allison, the longtime drummer and last surviving original member of the late Buddy Holly‘s backing group The Crickets, died Monday at the age of 82.
    … via kixi.com
  17. [22 Aug 2022] Capriel Dedeian (Romanian guitarist and composer), 61
    18. Capriel Dedeian passed away after a courageous battle with a merciless disease.
    Jazzman of international recognition, guitarist and composer, Capriel and his late brother Garbis Dedeian (passed away two years ago) were among the most important musicians of Romanian jazz, along with Johnny Răducanu or Anca Parghel.
    … via money.ro
  18. [22 Aug 2022] R. Somashekharan (Indian singer, composer and music director), 77
    19. Noted music director R Somasekharan passed away here on Monday morning at the age of 77. He breathed his last at 5.15 am at Sreerama Krishna Mission hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
    … via mathrubhumi.com
  19. [22 Aug 2022] Fredy Studer (Swiss drummer), 74
    20. Lucerne drummer and percussionist Fredy Studer died on Monday at the age of 74. He died quickly and unexpectedly after a serious illness, his agency announced on Monday evening.
    … via swissinfo.ch
  20. [22 Aug 2022] Piotr Szkudelski (Polish drummer for Perfect), 66
    21. Piotr Szkudelski died on Monday morning. The information about the death of the 66-year-old musician was provided by his family. The drummer was a member of the first line-up of the cult Perfect.
    … via onet.pl
  21. [22 Aug 2022] Margaret Urlich (New Zealand singer), 57, cancer
    22. Margaret Urlich – who enjoyed a successful career in Australia through the 1990s after breaking through with a standout performance in the Daryl Braithwaite classic The Horses – has died aged 57.
    … via heraldsun.com
  22. [21 Aug 2022] Stuart Anstis (British guitarist for Cradle of Filth), 48
    23. Stuart Anstis, former guitarist for British extreme metallers Cradle of Filth, has died aged 48. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
    … via guitarworld.com
  23. [21 Aug 2022] Zalo Reyes (Chilean singer), 69, diabetes
    24. For almost two weeks, the singer Zalo Reyes, who ceased to exist this Sunday at the age of 69, was admitted to the clinic of the Clinical Hospital of the University of Chile.
    … via uchile.cl
  24. [21 Aug 2022] Robert Williams (Ρόμπερτ Ουίλιαμς) (Greek composer and singer), 72
    25. The well-known Greek singer Robert Williams died at the age of 73.
    The artist was facing serious health problems in the last months, taking his last breath on the morning of Sunday, August 21.
    … via news247.gr
  25. [21 Aug 2022] Monnette Sudler (American jazz guitarist), 70
    26. Monnette Sudler, 68, the Philadelphia jazz guitar virtuoso whose career began with the early 1970s avant-garde ensemble Sounds of Liberation and carried on for five decades as a bandleader and backing musician for acts including Grover Washington Jr., David Murray, and Archie Shepp, has died.
    … via inquirer.com
  26. [21 Aug 2022] Nayyara Noor (Pakistani playback singer for Aina), 71
    27. Renowned artist and playback singer Nayyara Noor also known as ‘Bulbul-e-Pakistan has passed away in Karachi after protracted illness. She was 71.
    … via radio.gov.pk
  27. [20 Aug 2022] Helen Grayco (American actress and singer for The Spike Jones Show), 97
    28. Singer-performer Helen Grayco died this morning at the age of 97. The last time I saw her, which was about ten years ago, she could have passed for 65
    … via newsfromme.com
  28. [18 Aug 2022] Hadrawi (Somali poet and songwriter), 79
    29. Great Somali poet, Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame (Hadrawi), died today in Hargeisa, as confirmed by some of his relatives.
    The deceased poet died of a long-term illness, and his death has been widely discussed in the media.
    … via somalitimes.co.uk
  29. [17 Aug 2022] Eison (艾成) (Malaysian singer and actor), 40, fall
    30. The Luzhou Branch of the New Taipei City Government Police Bureau said today that artist Ai Cheng fell from the MRT Luzhou Station Co-Construction Building at about 10 a.m. near Exit 3 and died on the spot. He was 40 years old
    … via cna.com.tw
  30. [16 Aug 2022] Kal David (American blues guitarist and singer), 79
    31. The character of Sonny Eclipse came alive thanks to the incredible voice of singer/songwriter Kal David. Sadly, we have learned that David passed away at the age of 79.
    … via insidethemagic.net
  31. [16 Aug 2022] Firangiz Rehimbeyli (Azerbaijani singer and actress), 62, heart attack
    32. Singer Firangiz Rahimbeyova died.
    Director Namig Shiralibeyov informed APA about this.
    … via apa.az
  32. [16 Aug 2022] Matti Lehtinen (Finnish baritone singer), 100
    33. The legendary baritone Matti Lehtinen died on Tuesday morning, August 16, at the age of one hundred in a senior home after a short illness.
    … via hs.fi
  33. [15 Aug 2022] Tokollo Tshabalala (South African kwaito musician for TKZee), 45, epileptic seizure
    34. The family of the late Kwaito legend and former TKZee member Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala has confirmed and revealed the cause of his death.
    Magesh passed on in the early morning of 15 August 2022. He was 45.
    … via iharare.com
  34. [15 Aug 2022] Steve Grimmett (English heavy metal singer for Grim Reaper), 62
    35. Steve Grimmett, the frontman of British heavy metal band Grim Reaper known for his piercing head voice, has died aged 62.
    … via theguardian.com
  35. [14
    Aug 2022] Butch Thompson (American jazz pianist and clarinetist), 78
    36. Butch Thompson’s spritely piano playing entertained audiences around the world and charmed fellow musicians. Thompson, the original pianist on “A Prairie Home Companion” passed away this week at the age 78.
    … via mprnews.org
  36. [14 Aug 2022] Egle Martin (Argentine singer, vedette and actress), 86
    37. The actress, vedette, choreographer and singer Egle Martin, who with her imprint motorized the modern revue, Afro-American music and capoeira in our country, died on Sunday, August 14 at the age of 85
    … via clarin.com
  37. [14 Aug 2022] Svika Pick (Polish-born Israeli singer and songwriter), 72
    38. Svika Pick, a mainstay of the Israeli pop scene for decades and recipient of Israeli Authors, Composers and Music Producers Association 2011 award for lifetime achievement, died on Sunday at the age of 72
    … via haaretz.com
  38. [12 Aug 2022] Keith Jamieson (Australian country singer), 74
    39. Goondiwindi-born, Golden Guitar winning bush balladeer Keith ‘Jammo’ Jamieson has died aged 74.
    … via abc.net.au
  39. [12 Aug 2022] Zelito Miranda (Brazilian singer), 68
    40. The singer Zelito Miranda died during the dawn of this Friday (12). The information was confirmed to Metro1 by his wife, Telma Miranda. According to her, Zelito felt sick this morning, around 5 am.
    … via metro1.com.br
  40. [12 Aug 2022] German Vitke (Герман Витке) (Russian poet and songwriter), 53
    41. Herman Witke, the famous songwriter, died on August 12, 2022 at the age of 53. His ex-wife, singer Irina Dyukova, announced his death.
    … via kp.ru
  41. [11 Aug 2022] Darius Campbell Danesh (Scottish singer-songwriter), 41
    42. Singer and actor Darius Campbell Danesh, who rose to fame on ITV talent shows Popstars and Pop Idol two decades ago, has died at the age of 41.
    … via bbc.com
  42. [11 Aug 2022] Mohamed Huzam (Maldivian playback singer), 52
    43. Mohamed Huzam, celebrated for his soulful voice and remains in the list of best local singers to date, has passed away.
    … via abc.net.au
  43. [11 Aug 2022] Bill Pitman (American guitarist and session musician for The Wrecking Crew), 102, fall
    44. Bill Pitman, a first call guitarist who played on such hit recordings as the Byrds’ “Mr. Tambourine Man” and the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” with the Los Angeles-based session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew, died yesterday (August 11, 2022)
    … via bestclassicbands.com
  44. [11 Aug 2022] Shimoga Subbanna (Indian playback singer for Kaadu Kudure), 83, cardiac arrest
    45. Renowned playback singer in Kannada and national awardee, Shivamogga Subbanna passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.
    … via bestclassicbands.com
  45. [10 Aug 2022] Karina Vismara (Argentine folk singer-songwriter), 31, kidney failure
    46. On the morning of this Wednesday, the singer-songwriter Karina Vismara died, after a month of hospitalization in a Buenos Aires sanatorium. The 31-year-old artist suffered from kidney failure, a condition aggravated by the cancer she suffered from, and which was diagnosed earlier this year.
    … via lanacion.com.ar
  46. [10 Aug 2022] Abdul Wadud (American cellist), 75
    47. Abdul Wadud, a groundbreaking cellist who expanded a realm of possibilities for his instrument in avant-garde jazz and classical music, died on Aug. 10. He was 75.
    … via npr.org
  47. [09 Aug 2022] Della Griffin (American jazz vocalist and drummer), 100
    48. An obituary is not available at this time for Della Griffin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Della Griffin
    … via tributearchive.com
  48. [09 Aug 2022] Jussi Hakulinen (Finnish musician and singer-songwriter), 57
    49. The news about the death of Jussi Hakulinen was the first to be reported by the people of Satakunta. The matter was confirmed to Yle by Hakulinen’s longtime friend and fellow caller Iku Tukiainen.
    … via yle.fi
  49. [08 Aug 2022] Olivia Newton-John (British-Australian singer), 73, breast cancer
    50. Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer, actress, author, philanthropist and more, passed away on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73.
    … via weheartmusic.com
  50. [08 Aug 2022] Anatoliy Luppov (Russian composer and music teacher), 81
    51. Anatoly Borisovich Luppov died today – composer, teacher, honored worker of arts of the Republic of Tatarstan, laureate of the Tukay State Prize of the Republic of Tatarstan, professor of the Zhiganov Kazan Conservatory
    … via tatar-inform.ru
  51. [08 Aug 2022] Lamont Dozier (American Hall of Fame songwriter, record producer and singer), 81
    52. Dozier, who has died aged 81, played his part in many of the songs that built the Motown legend and which now seem as impervious to the ravages of time as those of Rodgers and Hart or Lennon and McCartney
    … via theguardian.com
  52. [08 Aug 2022] Darryl Hunt (English musician for The Pogues), 72
    53. The death has occurred of former Pogues bassist and songwriter Darryl Hunt, according to the band’s social media.
    Joining the band as a musician in 1986 after serving as a roadie, Hunt played bass on the band’s studio output from then on, starting with 1988’s ‘If I Should Fall from Grace with God’
    … via irishexaminer.com
  53. [07 Aug 2022] Gord Lewis (Canadian guitarist for Teenage Head), 65, murder
    54. Hamilton police have charged a 41-year-old man with second-degree murder after guitarist Gord Lewis of the punk rock band Teenage Head was found dead Sunday.
    … via cbc.ca
  54. [07 Aug 2022] Ernesto Cavour (Bolivian singer for Los Jairas), 82
    55. The Master of the Charango Ernesto Cavour Aramayo passed away this Sunday at the age of 82 and his departure caused deep sorrow in the artistic world for his long national and international career as one of the best performers of the charango instrument.
    … via opinion.com.bo
  55. [06 Aug 2022] David Muse (American singer, songwriter and composer), 73, cancer
    56. David Muse, best-known as the long-tenured multi-instrumentalist in Firefall, has died at the age of 73.
    … via ultimateclassicrock.com
  56. [06 Aug 2022] Daniel Lévi (French singer-songwriter), 60, colon cancer
    57. Daniel Lévi, who was battling colon cancer, died at the age of 60. He had known the consecration with the musical “The ten commandments”. The funeral will take place in Marseille this Sunday afternoon.
    … via ladepeche.fr
  57. [05 Aug 2022] Judith Durham (Australian singer for The Seekers), 79, lung disease
    58. Judith Durham, the Australian singing great and vocalist of the Seekers, has died aged 79.
    … via theguardian.com
  58. [05 Aug 2022] Diego Bertie (Peruvian singer and actor), 54, fall
    59. Renowned Peruvian actor Diego Bertie has died at the age of 54. The news was confirmed by Mario Casaretto, commander of the General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Peru.
    … via elcomercio.pe
  59. [05 Aug 2022] Michael Lang (American pianist and composer), 80
    60. Mike Lang, one of the preeminent pianists in Hollywood history, died of lung cancer Friday morning at his home in Studio City. He was 80.
    … via variety.com
  60. [05 Aug 2022] Torgny Söderberg (Swedish songwriter), 77
    61. Songwriter Torgny Söderberg is dead, Krall Entertainment, among others, writes on social media.
    Artists such as Lena Philipsson and Sanna Nielsen pay tribute and remember the songwriter, also in social media.
    … via aftonbladet.se
  61. [05 Aug 2022] Young Slo-Be (American rapper), 29, murder
    62. California Rapper Young Slo-Be Shot & Killed At 29
    … via hiphopdx.com
  62. [04 Aug 2022] Sam Gooden (American soul singer for The Impressions), 87
    63. Sam Gooden, one of the original members of the Chicago soul group The Impressions and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 87.
    … via abcnews.go.com
  63. [03 Aug 2022] Nicky Moore (English singer for Samson), 75, Parkinson’s disease
    64. Samson lead singer and heavy metal pioneer Nicky Moore has died (pictured above, far left). He was 75.
    … via variety.com
  64. [01 Aug 2022] Eduard Parma (Czech composer and record producer), 72
    65. He was born on January 10, 1950. His father was the composer and trumpeter Eduard Parma Sr. In 1974, he graduated from the State Conservatory in Prague, playing the clarinet.
    … via novinky.cz
  65. [01 Aug 2022] Rosa de Castilla (Mexican singer and actress), 90
    66. At the age of 90, the Mexican actress and singer María Victoria Ledesma Cuevas dies, remembered as “Rosa de Castilla” according to the confirmation of the Board of Trustees and Honorary Council of the Casa del Actor.
    … via eluniversal.com.mx



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