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D\u2019Angelo, Roberta Flack, Ozzy Osbourne, and Brian Wilson were just some of the creative geniuses who died this past year<\/p>\n
\n\tThe music world lost some massive names in 2025. Brian Wilson, Ozzy Osbourne, Sly Stone, Roberta Flack, Jeannie Seely, Raul Malo, Todd Snider, Jimmy Cliff, Steve Cropper, and Marianne Faithful are just some of those who died this past year. We remember them here.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe Beach Boys co-founder was one of America\u2019s greatest songwriters and a composer of \u201cteenage symphonies to God\u201d who invented a massively successful sound full of harmonies and sunshine. Read our tribute. <\/a><\/p>\n \tOzzy Osbourne<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Black Sabbath singer, heavy-metal pioneer, and reality-TV star died just weeks after a massive farewell concert. Read our tribute.<\/a> <\/p>\n \tSly Stone<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe wildly inventive musician and singer uplifted crowds by fusing funk, rock, and soul, but faced personal demons later on. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tD\u2019Angelo<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tSoul\u2019s modern visionary released three albums \u2014\u00a0Brown Sugar,\u00a0Voodoo, and\u00a0Black Messiah\u00a0\u2014 that were all revered as contemporary classics. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tAce Frehley<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe wild Spaceman guitarist of Kiss played with the group from their inception in 1973 until 1982, and then again during their reunion period in the Nineties. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tJimmy Cliff<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe reggae giant and \u201coriginal rude boy\u201d helped spread the genre\u2019s reach from Jamaica to the world with\u00a0The Harder They Come\u00a0and hits like \u201cMany Rivers to Cross\u201d and \u201cWild World.\u201d Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tRoberta Flack<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe mellifluous Grammy-winning vocalist scored hits with \u201cThe First Time Ever I Saw Your Face\u201d and \u201cKilling Me Softly With His Song.\u201d Read our tribute. <\/a><\/p>\n \tConnie Francis<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe first female artist to ever top the Hot 100, Francis, known for \u201cWhere the Boys Are,\u201d recently scored a viral TikTok hit thanks to 1962\u2019s \u201cPretty Little Baby.\u201d Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tClem Burke<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Blondie drummer was \u201cthe heartbeat\u201d of the band and also played on albums by Pete Townshend, Iggy Pop, and Bob Dylan. Read our tribute.<\/a> <\/p>\n \tMarianne Faithfull<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Rolling Stones muse and 1960s It girl behind songs like \u201cAs Tears Go By\u201d found a stunning second act as a singer-songwriter. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tRaul Malo<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe frontman and co-founder of the country-rock band Mavericks was known for his dynamic, operatic singing style and gregarious stage presence. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tTodd Snider<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe charming, roguish singer-songwriter helped shape alt-country and Americana music with albums like 2004\u2019s\u00a0East Nashville Skyline. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tSteve Cropper<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Stax Records guitarist played on and co-wrote classics like \u201cGreen Onions,\u201d \u201cIn the Midnight Hour,\u201d and \u201c(Sittin\u2019 On) The Dock of the Bay.\u201d Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tDonna Jean Godchaux<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Grateful Dead singer spent the Seventies with the legendary group, and she also sang backup on hits by Elvis Presley and Percy Sledge. Read our tribute. \tEddie Palmieri<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe visionary pianist was a Latin music giant, known for pioneering styles of salsa and Latin jazz and creating one of the most monumental tropical music catalogs. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tJill Sobule<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe songwriter\u2019s 1995 hit \u201cI Kissed a Girl\u201d became the first openly gay song to break the Top 20 of\u00a0Billboard\u2018s Modern Rock chart. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tCleto Escobedo III<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe childhood friend of talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel served as his longtime bandleader. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tSam Rivers<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe founding bassist of Limp Bizkit was mourned by the band: \u201cToday we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.\u201d Read our tribute. \tGary \u201cMani\u201d Mounfield<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist was revered by artists like Oasis\u2019s Liam Gallagher. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tBrent Hinds<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe co-founder of the heavy-metal band Mastodon played with the group for 25 years before his departure earlier this year. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tGarth Hudson<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Band\u2019s keyboard player was a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist who remained an in-demand player among young musicians. Read our tribute. \tDave Burgess<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe guitarist and leader of the Champs helped displace Elvis Presley from the Number One position on\u00a0Billboard with their song \u201cTequila.\u201d Read our tribute. \tWayne Osmond<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe member of the Osmonds singing family was a singer and guitarist who performed alongside his musical siblings for nearly 50 years. Read our tribute. \tBarry Goldberg<\/p>\n \t\t\t \tJoe Ely<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe progressive country singer, also a member of the Flatlanders, was at the forefront of Austin\u2019s eclectic country-rock scene and toured with the Clash. Read our tribute. \tRick Davies<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tSupertramp\u2019s singer and keyboardist co-wrote many of the pop-rock group\u2019s biggest songs, including \u201cGoodbye Stranger,\u201d \u201cBreakfast in America,\u201d and \u201cBloody Well Right.\u201d Read our tribute. \tBrenton Wood<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe soul singer had a hit with 1967\u2019s \u201cThe Oogum Boogum Song,\u201d which has featured on films and television shows including\u00a0Almost Famous\u00a0and\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0Worry\u00a0Darling. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tSam Moore<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tOne half of the duo Sam & Dave was the powerful vocalist behind hits like \u201cHold On, I\u2019m Comin’\u201d and helped Stax Records become a massively influential and revered soul music label. Read our tribute. \tP. Fluid<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tPeter Forrest, known ontage as P. Fluid, was a key player in the Black rock movement of the Eighties. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tRoy Ayers<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe jazz-funk virtuoso and vibraphonist behind \u201cEverybody Loves the Sunshine\u201d paved the way for neo soul and became sampling fodder for hip-hop producers. Read our tribute. \tWayne Lewis<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe founding member of Atlantic Starr scored several hits with the group, including \u201cAlways\u201d and \u201cSecret Lovers.\u201d Read our tribute. \tJoseph Byrd<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe leader of the pioneering psychedelic rock band the United States of America combined avant-garde and American folk music elements with acid rock on the group\u2019s 1968 self-titled debut. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tRafael Ithier<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe salsa great and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico leader inspired generations of Latin artists, including Bad Bunny. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tDJ Unk<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Atlanta rapper behind \u201cWalk It Out\u201d also scored a hit in the mid-2000s with \u201c2 Step,\u201d and collaborated with artists like Outkast, Three 6 Mafia, and Ying Yang Twins. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tMike Ratledge<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Soft Machine keyboardist and co-founder was a Canterbury scene icon. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tPaquita la del Barrio<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Mexican singer and actress, often called the \u201cWarrior of Bolero,\u201d was known for powerful feminist anthems that railed against machismo and misogyny. Read our tribute. \tRick Buckler<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe drummer for the Jam helped the Paul Weller-led group top the U.K. charts with tracks like \u201cGoing Underground,\u201d \u201cStart!\u201d and more. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tJellybean Johnson<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe multi-instrumentalist and Prince associate was a pioneer of the Minneapolis sound and served as the drummer in the Time. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tJerry Butler<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tDubbed \u201cthe Iceman,\u201d the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Impressions lead singer scored solo hits with \u201cHe Will Break Your Heart,\u201d \u201cMake It Easy on Yourself,\u201d and \u201cOnly the Strong Survive.\u201d Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tBill Fay<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe cult British singer-songwriter released two albums in the early Seventies before falling into obscurity. Decades later, famous fans like Jeff Tweedy and Nick Cave helped spark Fay\u2019s late-career resurgence. Read our tribute. \tMike Peters<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tAs frontman of the Alarm, he helped the New Wave band score big hits in the Eighties with \u201cSixty Eight Guns,\u201d \u201cStrength,\u201d and \u201cRain in the Summertime.\u201d Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tRobert John<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe singer-songwriter, who began his career at just 12 years old, was known for the Number One hit \u201cSad Eyes\u201d and also had a Top 10 hit with a version of \u201cThe Lion Sleeps Tonight.\u201d Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tDavid Johansen<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe New York Dolls frontman, punk pioneer, and actor also scored a hit with \u201cHot Hot Hot\u201d as his alter ego Buster Poindexter. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tAngie Stone<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe neo-soul singer was a member of pioneering all-female hip-hop group the Sequence. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tAmadou Bagayoko<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe singer and guitarist helped bring Malian music to the world stage as part of the duo Amadou & Mariam. Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tJoey Molland<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe Badfinger guitarist was the last surviving core member of the Beatles-signed rock band and played on singles like \u201cDay After Day,\u201d \u201cBaby Blue,\u201d and John Lennon\u2019s \u201cJealous Guy.\u201d Read our tribute. \tBrian James<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe founding guitarist of the Damned had the distinction of writing the first British punk single, 1976\u2019s \u201cNew Rose.\u201d Read our tribute. \tD\u2019Wayne Wiggins<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe co-founder of the band Tony! Toni! Ton\u00e9! started the seminal Nineties R&B group with his brother, Raphael Saadiq, and their cousin Timothy Christian. Read our tribute. \tLarry Tamblyn<\/p>\n \t\t\t \n\tThe keyboardist of the garage-rock group the Standells helped give Boston its unofficial anthem with the song \u201cDirty Water.\u201d Read our tribute.<\/a><\/p>\n \tJack DeJohnette<\/p>\n \t\t\t
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