Musicians and singers who died in March 2025

• Musicians who died (Current)

March 2025

1. [31 Mar 2025] Volkan Konak (Turkish folk singer), 58, heart attack
2. [31 Mar 2025] J Nyi Nyi (Burmese singer and musician), 71
3. [31 Mar 2025] John Nelson (American conductor), 83
4. [30 Mar 2025] Enrique Bátiz (Mexican pianist and conductor), 82
5. [30 Mar 2025] Marinko Colnago (Croatian musician for Novi fosili), 83
6. [29 Mar 2025] Nancy Bea Hefley (American stadium organist for Dodger Stadium), 89
7. [28 Mar 2025] Young Scooter (American rapper), 39, drug overdose
8. [26 Mar 2025] Shushama Das (Bangladeshi folk singer), 94
   Ekushey Padak-winning folk artist Shushama Das has passed away. She was 95. She breathed her last on Wednesday afternoon at her residence in Hawladar Para, Sylhet. … via radiotoday
9. [25 Mar 2025] Tapani Kansa (Finnish singer), 76, gallbladder surgery
   One of the most beautiful sounds of Finnish vocal music has remained silent. Tapani Kansa has died at the age of 76, says Nina af Enehjelm, the spouse of the People.
   He says the people died of post-operative complications at Kymenlaakso Central Hospital in their hometown of Kotka overnight Tuesday.
   … via yle.fi
10. [25 Mar 2025] Sanjida Khatun (Bangladeshi musicologist), 91
    Sanjida Khatun, a luminary of Bengali cultural, dies at 91… via bdnews24
11. [25 Mar 2025] Terry Manning (American recording engineer, record producer, and musician), 77, fall
    Terry Manning — the noted engineer, producer and musician who worked with a galaxy of stars over his sixty-plus year career — has died. A key figure in Memphis music and beyond, Manning would work closely with artists across generations and genres, from Isaac Hayes and the Staple Singers, to Led Zeppelin and ZZ Top, Joe Walsh and Joe Cocker, Lenny Kravitz and Shakira, among many others. … via commercialappeal
12. [24 Mar 2025] Maria Țărnă (Moldovan singer)
13. [24 Mar 2025] Huey Williams (American gospel singer for Jackson Southernaires), 86
14. [23 Mar 2025] Kevan Staples (Canadian songwriter and musician for Rough Trade), 74
15. [23 Mar 2025] Pierre Mariétan (Swiss composer), 89
16. [22 Mar 2025] Andy Peebles (British radio DJ, television presenter), 76
    Former BBC and commercial radio broadcaster Andy Peebles has died at the age of 76. He passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning. Andy was best known for his 13 years at BBC Radio 1, between 1978 and 1992, which included hosting Top of the Pops over a five year period. … via radiotoday
17. [22 Mar 2025] Paul Wagstaff (British guitarist for Black Grape)
    Paul ‘Wags’ Wagstaff – has died. Wags played guitar with funky Mancunians Paris Angel and Black Grape, before joining up with Bez to work on Domino Bones. He also played in the reformed Happy Mondays. … via louderthanwar
18. [21 Mar 2025] Larry Tamblyn (American singer and keyboardist for The Standells), 82
19. [20 Mar 2025] Eddie Adcock (American bluegrass banjo player for The Country Gentlemen), 86
20. [20 Mar 2025] Oleg Baranov (Australian garage rock drummer for The Scientists)
21. [20 Mar 2025] Leanne Cowie (Russian guitarist for Tequilajazzz), 57
22. [18 Mar 2025] Bedros Kirkorov (Bulgarian-Russian singer), 92
23. [17 Mar 2025] Aurelio Martínez (Honduran musician and politician, plane crash), 55
24. [17 Mar 2025] AnNa R. (German singer for Rosenstolz), 55
25. [17 Mar 2025] Mankombu Gopalakrishnan (Indian lyricist), 77, heart attack
26. [17 Mar 2025] Peter Farrelly (Northern Irish musician for Fruupp), 76
27. [16 Mar 2025] Dandy Bestia (Italian guitarist for Skiantos), 72
28. [16 Mar 2025] Jesse Colin Young (American singer for The Youngbloods), 83
29. [16 Mar 2025] Rob de Nijs (Dutch singer and actor), 82, Parkinson’s disease
30. [16 Mar 2025] Jean Mongrédien (French musicologist), 92
31. [14 Mar 2025] Bruno Romani (Italian saxophonist), 65
32. [13 Mar 2025] Mark Holder (American blues musician for Black Diamond Heavies), 52
33. [13 Mar 2025] J. B. Moore (American music producer), 81
34. [13 Mar 2025] Yallunder (South African singer), 30
35. [13 Mar 2025] Sofia Gubaidulina (Russian composer), 93
    Sofia Gubaidulina, the grande dame of new music, has passed away on 13 March 2025, aged 93, at her home near Hamburg, Germany. She was considered the most important Russian composer of the present day and a person who drew inspiration from a deep faith. … via boosey
36. [12 Mar 2025] Michel Arrignon (French clarinetist), 76
    The clarinetist had participated in 1976 in the founding of the Ensemble intercontemporain by Pierre Boulez. A rented pedagogue, a soloist recognized in France and internationally, he was 76 years old. … via radiofrance
37. [11 Mar 2025] Bob Rivers (American radio personality for KISW, KJR and parody musician for Twisted Christmas), 68, esophageal cancer
    Bob Rivers, the longtime Seattle radio host known for his irreverent humor, musical parodies and decadeslong run as a morning show fixture, died early Tuesday from complications of esophageal cancer, according to his wife, Lisa Rivers. He was 68.… via seattletimes
38. [11 Mar 2025] Cocoa Tea (Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter), 65, cardiac arrest
    Reggae legend Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott has died. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed to The Gleaner that the veteran singer passed away at 4:46 this morning at a hospital in Broward, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following a cardiac arrest. He was 65. … via jamaica-gleaner
39. [10 Mar 2025] Stedman Pearson (British singer for Five Star), 60
    Stedman Pearson: Five Star singer dies aged 60. Stedman Pearson was one of five brothers and sisters in Five Star, a British pop and R’n’B group which formed in 1983 in Romford, Essex. … via nationalworld
40. [10 Mar 2025] Rick Steele (Australian blues musician), 77
    Beloved Australian blues musician Rick Steele died on Monday aged 77, following a long health battle.
    The legendary guitarist was a fixture of the local Perth blues scene for decades. … via dailymail
41. [10 Mar 2025] Wheesung (South Korean singer), 43, cardiac arrest
    Singer Choi Whee-sung, also known as Wheesung or Realslow, was found dead on Monday in his house in eastern Seoul. He was 43 years old. … via joins
42. [10 Mar 2025] Beau Dozier (American songwriter and record producer), 45
    Beau Dozier, esteemed songwriter, record producer, and son of the legendary Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier, has passed away at the age of 45. Known for his contributions to the music industry, Beau collaborated with numerous artists across various genres, leaving an indelible mark on modern music.… via blancotarantinotv
43. [09 Mar 2025] Renata Kodadová (Czech harpist for Czech Philharmonic), 83
    On March 9, 2025, Renata Kodadová, the first woman to become a member of the Czech Philharmonic in the history of the ensemble, died at the age of 83. She also worked at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague as a teacher.… via operaplus
44. [09 Mar 2025] Garimella Balakrishna Prasad (Indian classical musician and composer), 76
    Renowned singer, composer and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Asthana Vidwan Garimella Balakrishna Prasad passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 76 years following a cardiac arrest. … via deccanchronicle
45. [08 Mar 2025] Bill Ashton (British jazz musician and composer), 88
    Bill Ashton OBE (1936-2025) – A Tribute. As a young trombonist growing up in Blackpool, one of the first jazz albums I owned was The Very Best of NYJO, which was given to me as a Christmas present by my Mum and Dad. A sprawling four disc box set, I was immediately hooked.… via ukjazznews
46. [08 Mar 2025] Donald Hazelwood (Australian violinist), 95
    Australian Violinist Donald Hazelwood, has Died at 95 . He served as the Concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for 33 years
    … via theviolinchannel
47. [08 Mar 2025] Naima Samih (Moroccan singer), 71
    Death takes Moroccan singing icon Naima Samih at 71 Death took Moroccan singer Naima Samih on Saturday at the age of 71 after a journey full of successes and a career full of songs that touched the hearts of listeners. … via alkhaleej
48. [08 Mar 2025] Harbans Jandu (Indian lyricist)
    In his career, Jandu – also known as ‘Jandu Littranwala’ – wrote songs for leading Punabi artists including AS Kang, Kuldip Manak, Surinder Shinda, Balwinder Safri, Jazzy B, Sukhshinder Shinda, H-Dhami, Amrinder Gill, Azaad, Alaap, Heera Group UK, Holle Holle, Apna Sangeet, Awaaz.… via bizasialive
49. [07 Mar 2025] D’Wayne Wiggins (American singer and guitarist for Tony! Toni! Toné!), 64, bladder cancer
    D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary Bay Area R&B trio Tony! Toni! Toné!, passed away Friday, his family announced on social media. He was 64.… via nbcbayarea
50. [07 Mar 2025] Danny Cox (American singer and songwriter), 81
    Kansas City musician Danny Cox, a man of ‘unwavering strength and passion,’ has died at 82. A revered figure who embodied the spirit of music and the Civil Rights Movement, has died.… via kansascity
51. [06 Mar 2025] Andy Williams (aka Yam Who?) (DJ, producer and co-founder/label head of Midnight Riot)
    Midnight Riot co-founder Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who?, has died Disco and house DJ, producer Midnight Riot label head and journalist Andy Williams has died, reports Faith Fanzine. Also known under aliases such as Yam Who? and Qwestlife, the latter in collaboration with Tom Laroye, Williams was a staple of the UK music scene for more than three decades.
    … via mixmag
52. [06 Mar 2025] Brian James (English punk rock guitarist for The Damned), 70
    Brian James, founding member of THE DAMNED, died peacefully on Thursday, March 6, with his wife Minna, son Charlie and daughter-in-law Alicia by his side. He was 70 years old. … via blabbermouth
53. [05 Mar 2025] Herry Irama (Indonesian singer and actor), 68
    Sad news came from the Indonesian entertainment world. Herry Irama, the younger brother of the King of Dangdut Rhoma Irama , passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 68. His passing left deep sadness for his family, friends, and fans.… via brilio
54. [05 Mar 2025] Pavel Staněk (Czech composer and conductor), 97
    Pavel Staněk was born on 3 June 1927 in a family of a postal clerk in Prague. His father died in a motorbike accident in 1936. Pavel Staněk attended grammar school in Holešovice, Prague during the war. At the end of the occupation, he and his schoolmates cleaned tracks and sorted packages at the post office.… via memoryofnations
55. [05 Mar 2025] Edesio Alejandro (Cuban composer), 66, cancer
    Cuba loses valuable musician in Madrid: Edesio Alejandro Suffering for several years from prostate cancer, he died this Wednesday in Madrid at the age of 66, after a long and complex battle for life and with treatments in the Spanish capital where the disease metastasized in the spine and had affected him mobility. … via prensa-latina
56. [05 Mar 2025] Randy Brown (American R&B singer), 72
    2025 just isn’t letting up in the bad news it is giving to soul music fans. We are sad to report the passing of popular 70s and 80s singer Randy Brown, at age 72. For those who love their soul smooth, sensual, and steeped in Southern tradition, Randy Brown was a name worth knowing.… via soultracks
57. [05 Mar 2025] DJ Funk (American musician and producer), 54, cancer
58. Chicago ghetto house legend Charles Chambers, AKA DJ Funk, has died, DJ Slugo confirmed to Resident Advisor. The veteran producer had been in palliative care for cancer—he was 54 years old.
    … via ra
59. [04 Mar 2025] Roy Ayers (American musician and composer), 84
    He was one of the seminal artists of the past century who helped define both R&B and jazz, and it would be tough to find a performer more universally adored by his peers. In a year that has already taken too many all-time greats, we are sad to report that another giant is gone: Roy Ayers.… via soultracks
60. [04 Mar 2025] Mario Trabucco (Italian violinist), 73
    World of music in mourning: Mario Trabucco, former curator of Paganini’s ‘Cannone’, has diedThe Leiviviolinist Mario Trabucco died last night in Leivi’s home. Seventy-three years old, he was part of a family of musicians with his brother Franco, pianist, and his sister Maria, opera singer, all three are for decades teachers… via primocanale
61. [03 Mar 2025] Jean-Marie Londeix (French saxophonist), 92
    Bordeaux: disappearance of Jean-Marie Londeix, a saxophonist of international renownVirtuoso of saxophone, close to great classical and contemporary composers, professor at the Conservatoire de Bordeaux between the 1970s and the 1990s, Jean-Marie Londeix died in the night of 2 to 3 March. He leaves the memory of an indefatigable ambassador of his instrument… via sudouest
62. [03 Mar 2025] Jeffrey Runnings (American musician for For Against), 61, cancer
    It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Jeffrey Runnings, bassist and vocalist of Nebraska-based post-punk/dream pop band For Against. He is survived by husband Sean Appelgate, who has been a massive pillar of support for him during his long battle with cancer. Runnings was 61 when he passed peacefully into the night.… via post-pun
63. [03 Mar 2025] Geraint Jarman (Welsh musician, poet and television producer), 74
    The singer, poet and television producer, Geraint Jarman, has died aged 74.He died suddenly with his family around him.… via bbc
64. [02 Mar 2025] Frank Maher (Canadian musician), 90
    Newfoundland and Labrador has lost a legendary figure in its traditional music scene. Acclaimed accordionist Frank Maher has passed away.… via vocm
65. [02 Mar 2025] Herbert Léonard (French singer), 80, lung cancer
    Singer Herbert Léonard died at age 80 of lung cancer… via lefigaro
66. [02 Mar 2025] Edip Akbayram (Turkish singer), 74, organ failure
    Edip Akbayram, one of the masters of Turkish music, who had been treated in the hospital for some time, died at the age of 75.According to Demirören News Agency, Akbayram died of multiple organ failure at the hospital on Sunday (March 2nd) at 19.30.… via bbc
67. [01 Mar 2025] Joey Molland (English guitarist for Badfinger), 77
    Joey Molland, the singer, guitarist and sole surviving member of 1970s hitmakers Badfinger – has died at the age of 77. Molland’s social media manager posted: “It is with profound sadness to inform his fans here and around the world, that Joey (Joseph Charles) Molland passed away last night at 11:39 pm CST, after a 3+ months long battle with multiple health issues.”… via weheartmusic
68. [01 Mar 2025] Paulito FG (Cuban salsa and timba performer), 63, traffic collision
    Famous musician Paulo Fernandez Gallo -Paulito FG- died this Saturday in Havana, following a car accident.The accident occurred at the intersection of Calle 12 and Malecon in the Vedado district of Havana, when his vehicle collided with a Transtur bus.… via meganoticias
69. [01 Mar 2025] Khalil Fong (方大同) (American singer-songwriter), 41, illness
    Hong Kong-based American singer-songwriter Khalil Fong (方大同) has passed away at the age of 41, Fong’s record label confirmed on Saturday.
    … via meganoticias
70. [01 Mar 2025] Angie Stone (American singer and rapper), 63, traffic collision
    Longtime R&B and soul singer, three-time Grammy Award nominee Angie Stone was killed in an automobile accident in Montgomery, AL, while on tour and en route to their next show in Atlanta, per Stone’s representative, Deborah Champagne. Nine other passengers were in the Sprinter tour bus, with Stone being the only fatality.… via weheartmusic