George Michael's subsequent solo successes included 'Careless Whisper', 'Freedom! Winner of three Brit Awards winning Best British Male twicefour MTV Video Music Awards, four Ivor Novello Awards, three American Music Awards, and two Grammy Awards.

International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member. In Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK, from a dilated cardiomyopathy with a myocarditis Rick Parfitt 68singer-songwriter and founding member of Status Quo, whose hits included 'Whatever You Want', 'Again And Again', 'Rain', 'Rocking All Over The World', 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men', 'In The Army Now', 'Caroline' and 'Down Down'.

He also composed theme songs for several top shows including 'Wheel Of Fortune', 'The Facts Of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes'. Sheppardand 'It's A Cheatin' Situation' Moe Bandy. Putman scored several hits as a recording artist for ABC Records during the 's, including 'The Prison Song', 'My Elusive Dreams' and Set Me Free'. Even the Putman family farm was immortalised in song when Paul McCartney penned 'Junior's Farm' while living with the Putmans during a six-week recording session in Nashville in Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer Leonard Cohen 82legendary singer-songwriter whose classic compositions include 'The Sisters Of Mercy', 'Bird On A Wire'. Cohen's songs have been covered by such acts as Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, John Cale, Jeff Buckley, Alexandra Burke, Bruce Springsteen, Noel Harrison, Willie Nelson, k.

In Los Angeles, California, USA, following a fall Bap Kennedy 54singer-songwriter 'Flowers for Julie' and 'Shine On Christmas Star' and former member of Energy Orchard. In Belfast, Ireland, of cancer Al Caiola 96guitarist and composer 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'Bonanza'who also worked as a session musician with such acts as Buddy Holly, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Simon and Garfunkel, Sarah Vaughan, Glen Campbell and Rosemary Clooney.

Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Mentor Williams 70singer-songwriter, brother of songwriter Paul Williams, and composer of Dobie Gray's hit, 'Drift Away', 'A Few Ole Country Boys' Randy Travis and George JonesAlabama's classic 'When We Make Love' along with songs recorded by The Ventures, Rod Stewart, Michael Bolton, Ray Charles and Roy Orbison.

At his home in Taos, New Mexico, USA, of heart failure Bobby Vee 73singer-songwriter whose hits include 'Devil Or Angel', 'Rubber Ball', 'Run To Him', 'Take Good Care Of My Baby' 'The Night Has A Thousand Eyes' and 'Come Back When You Grow Up', and who was regarded as perhaps the foremost American teen idol of the 's, scoring 38 entries on the Billboard charts. An ardent Buddy Holly fan, Bobby started his career at the age of 15 as a replacement for Holly on the night following that singer's death in an air-crash not far from Vee's home town, and he later teamed up for an album with Holly's former group, The Crickets.

In his early days, his pianist was Robert Zimmerman, later to become Bob Dylan, and it was Dylan who suggested that Bobby Velline change his surname to Vee. Dylan later wrote that Vee "had a metallic, edgy tone to his voice and it was as musical as a silver bell.

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Paul Minnesota, inhe pointed out Bobby Vee in the audience before performing Vee's first hit "Suzie Baby. Rod also received an Oscar nomination for 'Miss Celie's Blues Sister ' from the movie The Colour Purple, and penned multiple hits for such acts as Donna Summer, Herbie Hancock, The Manhattan Transfer and Mica Paris.

A sixty-year veteran of the Grand Ole Opry and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. In Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA, of Parkinson's Disease Robert Bateman 80Motown songwriter 'Please Mr. Postman', 'Playboy' and 'Twistin' Postman'and founder of The Satintones, Motown's first group to release a single.

Robert later discovered The Marvelettes, and well as producing The Falcons, Wilson Pickett and Supremes' member Florence Ballard. In Platsfield, New Jersey, USA, of heart failure Richard Trentlage 87jingle writer O scar Mayer Wieners, McDonald's, The National Safety Council and V8. In Libertyville, Illinois, USA, following a heart attack Oscar Brand 96folk singer-songwriter who published more than songs and recorded over albums, as well as being host of radio's Oscar Brand's Folksong Festivalwhich was broadcast continuously since on WNYC-AM in New York City, making it the longest-running radio show featuring the same presenter.

In Great Neck, New York, USA, of heart failure Kashif 56singer-songwriter, record producer former member of B T Express and multiple Grammy nominee whose hits include tracks by Whitney Houston, Evelyn 'Champagne' King, George Benson and Jermaine Jackson. Kashif also wrote the book Everything You'd Better Know About The Record Business and founded Kashif University, a college young people interested in music and the arts. In Los Angeles,California, USA, of heart failure Rob Meurer 65singer-songwriter and former member of the rock band Christopher Cross 'Ride Like The Wind', 'Arthur's Theme' and 'Sailing'.

In Studio City, California, USA, following a hit-and-run accident Prince Buster 78Jamaican singer-songwriter and record producer and one of the most important figures in ska and rocksteady music, whose hits include 'Ten Commandments', 'One Step Beyond' and 'Al Capone'. While on an American tour, in Santa Monica, California, USA, following a heart attack John D Loudermilk 82singer-songwriter, whose solo hits include 'Language Of Love' 'Thou Shalt Not Steal', 'Callin' Doctor Casey' and Road Hog, and whose songs for other artists include 'Sittin' In The Balcony' Eddie CochranAbilene' George Hamilton IV'Angela Jones' Johnny Ferguson and Michael Cox'A Rose and a Baby Ruth' George Hamilton IV'Bad News' Johnny Cash'Big Daddy s Alabamy Bound' Boots Randolph, Chet Atkins, the Willis Brothers'Blue Train' George Hamilton IV'Break My Mind' George Hamilton IV, Anne Murray, Sammy Davis, Jr, Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, Gram Parsons, Wreckless Eric, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Vern Gosdin and The Box Tops'Ebony Eyes' The Everly Brothers'Everything's Alright' The Newbeats'Google Eye' The Nashville Teens'The Great Snowman' Bob Luman'Indian Reservation' Don Fardon and Paul Revere and The Raiders'Norman' Sue Thompson 'Paper Tiger' Sue Thompson'Sad Movies' Sue Thompson'Sun Glasses', Skeeter Davis, Sandy Posey and Tracey Ullman'Talk Back Trembling Lips' Johnny Tillotson'Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye' The Casinos and Johnny Nash'This Little Bird' Marianne Faithfull and The Nashville Teens'Thou Shalt Not Steal' Dick and Dee Dee'Tobacco Road' The Nashville Teens, Lou Rawls, the Blues Magoos, Jefferson Airplane, Rare Earth, Edgar Winter's White Trash and David Lee Roth'Top 40, News, Weather and Sports' Mark Dinning'Torture' Kris Jensen'Turn Me On' Norah Jones and 'Waterloo' Stonewall Jackson.

In Christiana, Tennessee, USA, of bone cancer Kacey Jones 66singer-songwriter and comedian, whose hits include 'I'm the One Mama Warned You About' Mickey Gilley and 'Cold Turkey' David Allan Coeas well hits for Cledus T.

In addition, he penned a Presidential campaign song, several network television themes, a national sports anthem and a large number of movie songs.

Inhe was accused of the murder of his best friend and manager Tom Oteri, but was later released when it transpired that Oteri had in fact died of a heart attack.

In Edinburgh, Scotland, of cancer William Hawkins 75singer songwriter whose hits include 'Gnostic Serenade' 3's A Crowdand whose songs were recorded by The Esquires, The Children and Tom Rush. In Rawtenstall, Lancashire, UK, of heart failure Ralph Stanley 89bluegrass singer songwriter and one half of The Stanley Brothers, whose hits include 'Man Of Constant Sorrow' used in the movie 'O Brother, Where Art Thou' and 'Finger Poppin' Time'.

In Coeburn, Virginia, USA, of skin cancer Gary S. Paxton 77singer, songwriter and co-producer of 'Alley Oop' the Hollywood Argyles as well as being the 'Flip' half of the duo Skip and Flip 'It Was I' and 'Cherry Pie'but who also produced such hits as 'The Monster Mash' Bobby 'Boris' Pickett'Along Comes Mary' and 'Cherish' The Association'Sweet Pea' and 'Hooray For Hazel' Tommy Roe.

In the 's, he moved to Bakersfield, California, starting another career as a country music producer and songwriter, before being shot and seriously wounded by a hit man hired by a recording act he was producing. Inhe produced and performed as a gospel singer, winning the Best Inspirational Grammy for his album 'The Astonishing, Outrageous, Amazing, Incredible, Unbelievable, Different World Of Gary S.

A Country Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Member. In Detroit, Michigan, USA of complications from Alzheimer's Disease Elliot Marvin Wolff 60songwriter and producer whose hits include Paula Abdul's 'Straight Up' Johnny Gill's 'Super Love', Paula Abdul's 'Cold Hearted', Taylor Dayne'a 'Heart Of Stone' and Color Me Badd's 'The Earth, The Sun, The Rain'.

He also worked with Atlantic Starr, Aretha Franklin, the Corrs, Chynna Phillips and Debbie Gibson. In the Pecos River, New Nexico, USA, from drowning while on a camping trip Rokusuke Ei 83songwriter and radio program host, who wrote the lyrics for Kyu Sakamoto's 'Ue O Muite Aruko', which became a Number 1 hit in the US in as 'Sukiyaki', becoming the only Japanese language song to reach Number 1 in America. The original Japanese title 'I Look Up As I Walk' was renamed after a popular Japanese dish when an executive at Capitol Records in New York discovered that the song was actually a protest against continued American Air Force involvement in Japan.

In Bordeaux, France, from heart failure Corry Brokken 83winner of the Eurovision Song Contest for the Netherlands with the 'Net Als Toen', written by Guus Jansen and Willy van Hemer. Brokken appeared again in the contest, and went on to have a successful entertainment career in Holland which included presenting the Eurovision, before quitting to study law, eventually being appointed a judge. She returned to show business upon her retirement from the legal profession recording several albums and also working as a magazine columnist.

In addition, he produced such acts as Elvis Presley, The Mar-Keys, Carla Thomas, William Bell, The Gentry's, BJ Thomas, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison. In LaGrange, Georgia, USA, following a lengthy struggle with lung disease Floyd Robinson 83country singer-songwriter whose hits included 'Makin' Love', and 'The Little Space Girl' and who worked with such stars as Chet Atkins, George Jones, Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold and Jimmy Dickens.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Rick Christian 61singer-songwriter best known for penning the Kenny Rogers' hit 'I Don't Need You', but who also released a number of solo country albums.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer Bill Ham 79songwriter, manager, producer and publisher, best known as the longtime manager, producer and publisher of ZZ Top, but who also worked with Clint Black and whose company Hamstein Music signed such writers as Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas, Frankie Miller, members of Little Texas, Tom Shapiro, Chris Waters, Rick Giles, Chuck Jones, Tommy Barnes, Stephen Allan Davis, Billy Kirsch, Tony Martin, Reese Wilson, Lee Thomas Miller, Monty Criswell, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and others.

At his home in San Antonio, Texas, USA, of heart failure Freddy Powers 84singer, songwriter, musician and producer who worked with Merle Haggard on such hits as 'I Always Get Lucky With You', 'A Friends In California', 'Let's Chase Each Other Around The Room Tonight', as well as producing Willie Nelson's album 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'. In Medford, Oregon, USA, from heart failure Guy Clark 74singer-songwriter whose hits included 'Desperados Waiting For A Train' and whose songs were recorded by such stars as Johnny Cash, Brad Paisley and Alan Jackson 'Out In The Parking Lot'Steve Wariner and Kenny Chesney.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer Johnny Sea 75singer-songwriter whose hits included 'Day For Decision' a conservative response to Barry McGuire's 'Eve Of Destruction''Nobody's Darling But Mine'. In New Braunfels, Texas, USA, following a heart attack James King 57the Grammy-nominated bluegrass artist affectionately known as 'The Bluegrass Storyteller'.

In Salem, Virginia, USA, from complications of cirrhosis of the liver Lonnie Mack 71guitarist and composer whose hits include 'Memphis' and 'Wham! Rockabilly Hall Of Fame Member. International Guitar Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Smithville, Tennessee, USA, following a heart attack Bob Tubert 90country songwriter whose hits include 'When You Loved Me', Brenda Leethe Sonny James hits 'You're The Only World I Know' and 'I'll Keep Holding On', 'Gardenias In Her Hair' Marty Robbinsand 'Here Comes Heaven' Eddy Arnoldalong with country hits for Stonewall Jackson, Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kitty Wells, Dave Dudley, Faron Young, Dottie West, Connie Smith, Ray Stevens, Cal Smith, Jim Ed Brown, Marie Osmond, Roy ClarkGrandpa Jones, Billy Walker and David Houston.

His songs have been recorded by Sinead O'Connor 'Nothing Compares 2 U'The Bangles 'Manic Monday' and Tom Jones 'Kiss'. Winner of seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rainhe was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in In Paisley Park, Minnesota, USA, of as yet undisclosed causes, but possibly as a result of an overdose of a pain-killing drug, taken to alleviate hip problems Jack Hammer 90co-writer of the Jerry Lee Lewis classic 'Great Balls Of Fire', Wanda Jackson's 'Fujiyama Mama' and The Cadillacs' 'Peek A Boo', as well as being a former member of the Platters.

He recorded many solo albums he was known as the 'Twistin' King' in Europe in the '60s as well as performing on Broadway in 'Bubblin' Brown Sugar' in the '70s. In Los Angeles, California, USA, of heart failure Peter Andreoli 74songwriter who also performed with such hit groups as the Videls 'Mister Lonely'the Trade Winds 'New York's A Lonely Town' and 'Mind Excursion'the Mystics 'Hushabye' and the Innocence 'There's Got To Be A Word' whose career started inwhen he joined the Videls while in high school and met his future songwriting partner Vinnie Poncia.

They also penned hits for other acts, including the theme to Elvis Presley's movie 'Harem Scarum'. Rhode Island Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member. In Providence, Rhode Island, USA, of cancer Andy 'Thunderclap' Newman 73songwriter and keyboardist whose hits include 'Something In The Air'. Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee. His own hits include 'I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You', 'She's With Her Other Love', 'Keep It In The Family', 'Come An' Get Yourself Some' and 'Don't Push It Don't Force It', as well as writing and producing Carl Carlton's 'She's A Bad Mama Jama', and records for many artists on his own EveJim Records.

Although he had learned music as a child, he started working as a quantity surveyor after leaving school and when he was seventeen, joined the Fleet Air Ar becoming a commissioned officer. After the war, he worked for the BBC's classical music department, before joining EMI in His early productions were singles and LPs for such comedians as Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Bernard Cribbins, Charlie Drake, Terry Scott, Bruce Forsyth, Michael Bentine, Dudley Moore, Flanders and Swann, Lance Percival, Joan Sims, and Bill Oddie.

After these successes, he had a number 1 hit with The Temperance Seven, as well as hits by Jerry Lordan, Shane Fenton and Matt Monro. In Mayhe was introduced to Brian Epstein, a Liverpool department store director who was managing a local group, The Beatles, and it was Martin who signed the act to Parlophone Records later that year.

In his sleep, at his home in London, England Steve Young 73singer-songwriter, 'Seven Bridges Road' for the Eagles, and 'Lonesome, On'ry, And Mean' for Waylon Jenningswhose songs have been recorded by Eddie Arnold, Hank Williams Jr, Shooter Jennings, Joan Baez, Uncle Josh Graves, Ricochet and Dolly Parton.

In Nashville, Tennessee, following a brain injury caused by a fall. David Egan 61songwriter and musician whose tunes were recorded by such stars as Etta James, Solomon Burke, Percy Sledge, Tab Benoit, Irma Thomas, Marcia Ball, Marc Broussard and Joe Cocker. In Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, of lung cancer Jimmy Bain 68songwriter and musician who worked with Rainbow and Dio, as well as co-writing songs with Phil Lynott both for the band Thin Lizzie and for Lynott's solo career.

Amongst his songs were 'Old Town', a hit for both Lynott and The Corrs, 'Rainbow In The Dark', for the band Dio, and 'Stars' for 'Hear 'n Aid', the charity he helped to found. Amongst his hits were the self-composed 'Sweetest Smile', and 'Wonderful Life' which has been used in a large number of advertising campaigns, as well as being covered by Tina Cousins and Katie Melua.

In addition, he also produced artists like the Emotions, Deniece Williams, Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond. Vocal Group Hall Of Fame Member. Songwriters Hall Of Fame member. In Miami, Florida, USA, following a heart attack Jimmie Haskell 79arranger, composer and songwriter, whose career earned him three Grammy Awards, one Primetime Emmy Award, two Primetime Emmy Award Nominations, three Clio Awards, two Addy Awards and one Cable Car Award.

In addition, he composed music for 31 feature films, 32 TV movies and TV episodes, including 'The Matrix', 'Three Kings', 'Grace Of My Heart', 'Pulp Fiction', 'Hotshots', 'Married To The Mob', 'When Harry Met Sally', 'Almost Famous', 'The Color Purple', 'Fools Rush In', 'Mulholland Falls', 'Love Potion 9', 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', 'The West Wing', 'Bewitched', 'Hollywood Squares' and 'Ode To Billy Joe'.

In New York City. At his home in Mill Valley, California, USA, from throat and liver cancer David Bowie 69singer-songwriter and record producer whose career stretched from the early 's up until his death, involving sales of more than million records including such classics as 'Space Oddity', 'The Jean Genie', 'Life on Mars?

In his early years, he was a member of Davie Jones And The King Bees 'Liza Jane'The Manish Boys 'I Pity The Fool'The Lower Third 'You've Got A Habit Of Leaving'The Buzz 'Do Anything You Say'The Riot Squad and Tin Machine and also worked with Lou Reed, Brian Eno, Iggy Pop, Mick Jagger 'Dancing In The Street'The Pet Shop Boys 'Hallo Spaceboy'Arcade Fire, David Gilmour, Marianne Faithfull 'I Got You Babe' and Mott The Hoople.

As an actor, he appeared in such films as 'The Man Who Fell To Earth', 'The Hunger', 'The Last Temptation Of Christ' and 'Just A Gigolo'. He also wrote the music and acted in the movie 'Absolute Beginners'.

Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee. USA, from cancer Songwriter Obituaries Mick Lynch 56songwriter for and founder of the London-based punk band Stump, whose songs include 'Charlton Heston', 'Buffalo' and 'Tupperware Stripper'. A former member of Microdisney, Lynch, born in Limerick, Ireland, moved to Cork at an early age before breaking onto the London scene with Stump in In Cork, Ireland, from cancer Stevie Wright 68also known as Little Stevie, musician and songwriter and former lead singer with the Easybeats, whose hits include 'Friday on My Mind', 'She's So Fine', 'Wedding Ring', 'Women Make You Feel Alright ', 'Come and See Her', 'I'll Make You Happy', and 'Sorry'.

Long regarded as one of Australia's most important rock music personalities, he was born in Leeds, England, before moving to Melbourne, Australia at the age of nine. In Moruya, Australia, from cancer Ian Fraser Kilmister Lemmy 70singer, songwriter and guitarist, who played with The Sundowners, The Rainmakers, The Motown Sect, The Rockin' Vickers 'It's Alright'Sam Gopal 'Horse'Opal Butterfly, Hawkwind 'Silver Machine' and 'Urban Guerrilla' and Motorhead 'Ace Of Spades' and 'Snaggletooth'.

He also worked with The Damned, Robert Calvert 'Ejection' and 'Lord Of The Hornets'Slash and Wendy O. Williams 'Stand By Your Man' and well as writing songs for The Ramones and Ozzy Osbourne. At his home in Los Angeles, California, USA, from cancer Natalie Cole 65singer-songwriter and daughter of Nat King Cole.

Although better known as a singer, she was, like her father, a prolific songwriter whose tunes include 'Keeping A Light', 'Beautiful Dreamer', 'Annie Mae', 'Hold On', 'Peaceful Living', 'Sophisticated Lady', 'La Costa' and 'Your Eyes' In Los Angeles, California, USA, from congestive heart failure Wesley Burrowes 85songwriter, author and playwright, whose songs include 'If I Could Choose', Ireland's second-placed entry in the Eurovision Song Contest.

In Bray, Wicklow, Ireland, from cancer Troy Shondell 76singer-songwriter, whose hits include 'Kissin' At The Drive In' and 'The Trance' under the name Gary Sheltonand 'This Time' under the name Troy Shondell which sold in excess of four million copies. From the 's onwards, he worked as a songwriter, producer and music publishing agent. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, from complications of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease Albert Elias 86songwriter whose work includes the score from the movie 'Gordon's War' as well as such left-field classics as 'My Daddy Is A Woman'.

In Miami, Florida, USA, following a heart attack Marion James 81singer and songwriter, known as 'Nashville's Queen of the Blues'. In Miami, Florida, USA, from cancer Glenn Frey 67singer-songwriter and founder of The Eagles, and former member of The Subterraneans, The Four Of Us, The Mushrooms, The Heavy Metal Kids, and Longbranch Pennywhistle.

His hits include 'Take It Easy', 'Peaceful Easy Feeling', 'Tequila Sunrise', 'Already Gone', 'Lyin' Eyes', 'New Kid in Town' and 'Heartache Tonight' all with The Eaglesplus such solo hits as 'The One You Love', 'Smuggler's Blues', 'Sexy Girl', 'The Heat Is On', 'You Belong to the City', 'True Love', 'Soul Searchin'' and 'Livin' Right'. Also an actor, he played roles in the NBC-TV series 'Miami Vice', 'Wiseguy" and "South Of Sunset' and in the movie 'Jerry McGuire'.

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee. In New York, USA, from complications of rheumatoid arthritis Wayne Bickerton 74singer, guitarist and songwriter, whose hit songs many written with his childhood friend Tony Waddington include 'Sugar Baby Love' for the Rubettes, 'Nothing But A Heartache' for The Flirtations, 'Can't Stop Loving You' for Tom Jones, and 'Candy Kisses' for Mac and Katie Kissoon.

He later went on to found State Records and Odyssey Studios, before becoming first a director of the PRS, and later Chairman of SESAC International, taking charge of all its business activities outside of the United States. At his home in Hertfordshire, England, after a short illness Snuff Garrett 76record producer who started his career as a DJ on KDAV in Lubbock, Texas during which period he became a close friend of Buddy Holly and probably broadcast the first tribute program to the late singer following the star's death in an aircrash in February Four months later, he joined Liberty Records in Los Angeles as a producer, his first production being Johnny Burnette's "Setting The Woods On Fire".

During this period, he also charted six times under the "50 Guitars Of Tommy Garrett" name, but which actually featured the guitar prowess of Liberty session musician Tommy Tedesco, and he was also responsible for hiring Phil Spector to Liberty Records and employing Leon Russell as his assistant.

At the height of his success, he left Liberty to set up Viva Records, whose first signing was the songwriter Sonny Curtis, producing several hit singles and two albums for the former Buddy Holly guitarist as well as a series of country hits for Clint Eastwood, Tanya Tucker, Eddie Rabbitt, David Frizzell and Shelly West.

Inhe bought the rights to old Republic and RKO Films titles and quickly built a multi-million dollar business in the early days of home video. Inhe retired to live at his ranch, concentrating on one of his hobbies, Western Art.

At his ranch near Sonoita, Arizona, USA, of heart failure. Luigi Creatore 93songwriter and producer, whose hits in collaboration with his cousin Hugo Peretti include "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" for the Tokens, "Honeycomb", "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine", "Oh-Oh, I'm Falling In Love Again" and "Secretly" for Jimmie Rodgers, "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Wild In The Country" for Elvis Presley, "I Will Follow Him" for Little Peggy March, and "Chain Gang", "Twistin' The Night Away" and "Wonderful World" for Sam Cooke.

In Boca Raton, Florida, USA, from pneumonia Don Chapel 84singer, songwriter and former husband of country vocalist Tammy Wynette. Don Chapel, whose songs for his wife include "All Night Long", "My Heart Is Soakin' Wet", "Together We Stand, Divided We Fall" and "Joey", also penned hits for such country stars as George Jones "When the Grass Grows Over Me", "From Here To The Door", "Let's Get Together" and "Call Off The Party Tonight"Ray Price "Misty Morning Rain"Eddy Arnold "Baby That's Living"Charlie Louvin "Loving You Is A Way Of Life For Me" and Doug Kershaw "Feed It To The Fish"as well as songs for Conway Twitty, Ernest Tubb, Kitty Wells, Faron Young, Rhonda Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lynn Anderson, Johnny Paycheck, The Osborne Brothers and Webb Pierce.

Born in Lakeland, Florida, he gave up journalism to move to Nashville in in the hope of meeting his idol, Hank Snow who shortly afterwards recorded two of his compositions "Chasin' A Rainbow" and "My Lucky Friend".

Inhe decided to take up songwriting full-time, co-founding the Harbot Music Publishing company. Later that year, Carl Belew recorded "Crystal Chandelier", which became a top smash and was subsequently recorded by dozens of others, including Mac Wiseman, Louis Armstrong, Dickey Lee, Johnny Russell, Billie Jo Spears, Charley Pride, Warner Mack and Vic Dana, who made it a pop hit.

Other songs were also recorded by such stars as Crystal Gayle, Leroy Van Dyke, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Charlie Rich, The Wilburn Brothers, Cal Smith, Conway Twitty, Floyd Cramer, Jerry Wallace, Ray Pillow, Kitty Wells, Wilma Burgess, Porter Wagoner, Vern Gosdin, Johnny Duncan, Charlie Louvin, Jean Shepard, Margie Singleton and Connie Smith, making him the most-awarded country songwriter in the history of SESAC.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member. At his home in Lewisburg, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Don Pfrimmer 78songwriter whose hit-making career stretched almost forty years. A cousin of the singer Gene Austin, he started his career at Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, New Mexico, and for a period, managed Dot Records in Nashville. He also produced such artists as B. Thomas, Dr John, The Meters, and 'Lady Marmalade', a hit for Labelle as well as working with Paul McCartney on the 'Venus And Mars' album.

Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee, Blues Hall Of Fame member, Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, and International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member. In Madrid, Spain, following a heart attack John Fisher songwriter and instrumentalist, whose songs include ''I Hope It Keeps On Raining', 'Texas' and 'Roseland Romance'.

Life Member of the International Songwriters Association. In Thorpe Bay, Essex, England, after a short illness P. He even had a song 'P F Sloan written about him by songwriter Jimmy Webb. An International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member. At his home in Los Angeles, California, USA, of pancreatic cancer. Winfield Scott 95songwriter and lead singer with The Cues, who went on to write the Elvis Presley hits 'Return To Sender', 'Devil In Disguise' and 'One Broken Heart For Sale', as well as LaVern Baker's 'Tweedlee Dee,' Connie Francis' 'Many Tears Ago' and Bill Haley's 'Burn That Candle', and whose songs were also recorded by Pat Boone, Peggy Lee The Mills Brothers and Conway Twitty.

In New York City, USA, of heart failure Jim Diamond 64singer-songwriter and former vocalist with such bands as Silver". The Method, Jade, Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, Gully Foyle, Bandit, BACCO, Slick Diamond, and PhD, and whose solo hits include "I Won't Let You Down", "I Should Have Known Better" and the theme song from Boon, "Hi Ho Silver".

In his sleep at his home in London, UK Frankie Ford 76the singer and songwriter best known for the hit "Sea Cruise". Ford, a Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame Inductee whose other chart songs include "Alimony", "Time After Time" and "Seventeen", also owned Briarmeade Records. At his home in Gretna, Louisiana, USA following a long illness Billy Joe Royal 73singer-songwriter who started his career as the vocalist on demos of songs written by his friend, Joe South, one of which was "Down In The Boondocks", the demo of which so impressed Columbia Records that they offered Royal a contract, releasing his version of the song in Other pop hits include "I Knew You When", "Hush", "Yo-Yo" later covered by the Osmonds"Cherry Hill Park" and "Under The Boardwalk".

In the eighties, he turned to country music, scoring hits with such songs as "Burned Like A Rocket", "I'll Pin A Note On Your Pillow", "Tell It Like It Is", and "Till I Can't Take It Anymore". In his sleep at his home in Morehead City, North Carolina, USA Billy Sherrill 79producer and songwriter, whose hit compositions include such classics as 'Almost Persuaded', 'The Door', 'Every Time You Touch Me I Get High ', 'Good Lovin' Makes It Right ', 'I Don't Wanna Play House', 'I Love My Friend', 'Kids Say The Darndest Things', 'The Most Beautiful Girl', 'My Elusive Dreams', 'Stand By Your Man', 'There's A Party Goin' On', 'Til I Can Make It On My Own', 'A Very Special Love Song' and 'What My Woman Can't Do'.

Billy Sherrill, once described as 'country's answer to Phil Spector' also produced such stars as Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Charlie Rich, Shelby Lynne, Marty Robbins, Ray Charles, Elvis Costello, Johnny Paycheck, Tanya Tucker, Johnny Cash, Janie Fricke, Barbara Mandrell, Lacy J. Dalton, Ray Conniff, Bobby Vinton, Bob Luman, Johnny Duncan, Jody Miller, Moe Bandy, Joe Stampley, Charlie Walker, Barbara Fairchild, Andy Williams, Cliff Richard, Mickey Gilley, Major Lance, and David Allan Coe.

Member Of The International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame, The Country Music Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall Of Fame.

At his home in Nashville, Tennessee. USA, of heart failure Daron Norwood 49singer and songwriter who penned the Keith Whitley tribute 'Little Boy Lost' in addition to charting as a performer in his own right. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Norwood rose to fame in with 'If It Wasn't For Her I Wouldn't Have You' and 'Cowboys Don't Cry', going on to have a string of hit singles, during the early 's.

However, Darron's alcoholism led him to give up singing inand apart from the occasional foray into the studios, he concentrated on his 'Keep It Straight' program which campaigned against alcohol abuse. At his apartment in Hereford, Texas, USA. Inhe won a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, for his contributions to the 'Beverly Hills Cop' soundtrack.

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, by drowning while swimming in the Schuylkill River, following the Hidden Rivers Blues Festival in Manayunk Gary Richrath 65songwriter and guitarist for the rock band REO Speedwagon who wrote most of the band's hits, including 'Golden Country', 'Ridin' The Storm Out', 'Son Of A Poor Man', 'Flying Turkey Trot', 'Only The Strong Survive' and 'Take It On the Run'.

Inhe formed The Atlanta Rhythm Section, and in addition to recording and producing their records, also wrote most of their songs. Later hits include "Rock Bottom" for Wynonna Judd and "Mr. Midnight" for Garth Brooks. In Dothan, Alabama, USA, following a heart attack Wayne Carson 72songwriter who wrote Elvis Presley's 'Always On My Mind', a song which returned to Number 1 on two further occasions via The Pet Shop Boys and Willie Nelson.

Other hits include 'The Letter', 'Soul Deep' and 'Neon Rainbow' all for The Box Tops, 'No Love At All' for BJ Thomas. In Los Angeles, California, USA, of heart failure Ernie Maresca 76songwriter and winger who had his own solo hit with "Shout! Knock Yourself Out ", but who will also be remembered for penning most of Dion's classics. Maresca was a native of the Bronx in New York, when inDion heard "No One Knows" a song Maresca had written, and promptly recorded it with his group the Belmonts.

The record went to 19 on the pop charts, after which, Ernie concentrated on songwriting, penning such hits as "Runaround Sue", "The Wanderer", "Lovers Who Wander" and "Donna The Prima Donna". Later, he acted as head of publicity for Laurie Records, retiring to Florida in In Miami, Florida, USA, from heart failure Michael Masser 74songwriter who composed several Number 1 hits and helped launch the career of singer Whitney Houston.

A Chicago stockbroker before he turned to songwriting, his first success was "Touch Me In The Morning," which was a Number 1 hit for Diana Ross in At his home in Rancho Mirage, California, USA, of heart failure. Bennett 97songwriter who with his co-writer and childhood friend Sid Tepper, penned more than songs, including 40 for Elvis, as well as material for The Beatles, Carl Perkins, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Eartha Kitt.

These include 'Red Roses For A Blue Lady', the Dean Martin classic 'Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane' and most of Presley's 'Blue Hawaii' movie soundtrack. Member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In Santa Monica, California, USA, from heart failure Ben E. King 76singer-songwriter and former lead singer with The Drifters, whose solo hits include "Stand By Me", voted one of the Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America"Amor", "I Who Have Nothing" and "Spanish Harlem".

As lead singer with the Drifters, he scored with the self-written "There Goes My Baby", as well as "Save The Last Dance For Me" and "This Magic Moment", while other hits include "Don't Play That Song You Lied ", "Seven Letters", "How Can I Forget", "On the Horizon", "Young Boy Blues", "First Taste of Love", "Here Comes the Night", "Ecstasy", "That's When It Hurts". On the Isle of Wight, UK, of cancer James Horner 61composer and songwriter whose film scores include "Titanic", "Star Trek II", "Braveheart" "Avatar", "Apollo 13", "Mighty Joe Young", "An American Tail", "The Land Before Time", "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", "The Perfect Storm", "Enemy At The Gates", "The Mask Of Zorro", "The Legend Of Zorro", "House Of Sand And Fog", "Bicentennial Man" and "A Beautiful Mind".

His score for "Titanic" is the best -selling orchestral soundtrack of all time, and in a career which stretched forty years, Horner won two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three Satellite Awards, and three Saturn Awards, and was nominated for three British Academy Film Awards.

Near Santa Barbara, California, USA, when the plane he was piloting crashed Johnny Keating 88trombonist, songwriter, producer and arranger whose hits include "Theme from Z-Cars" and "Bunny Hop", and who worked with Ted Heath, Eden Kane, Adam Faith, Petula Clark, Sammy Davis Jr and Anthony Newley.

In London, UK, of heart failure Brian Carman 69guitarist with the Chantays and writer of "Pipeline", one of the biggest instrumentals of the surf era. In Santa Ana, California, USA. Former husband of songwriter Tony Hatch. Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Great Neck, New York, USA, of cancer Joe B. Mauldin 74bassist, audio engineer and songwriter, whose songs for Buddy Holly include "I'm Gonna Love You Too" and "Well Alright", and lifetime member of The Crickets "That'll Be The Day", "Maybe Baby", "Oh, Boy!

Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee, West Texas Walk Of Fame Inductee and Musicians Hall Of Fame And Museum Inductee. In Beverly Hills, California, USA, of cancer Rose Marie McCoy 92singer.

Don Covay also worked with Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix. International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, from complications resulting from Parkinson's Disease Lynsey de Paul 66singer-songwriter "Rock Bottom", "There's No Place Like London" and "Hearts Of Gold".

In London, UK, following a brain haemorrhage Alvin Stardust 72singer and songwriter "My Coo Ca Choo", "Jealous Mind" and "I Feel Like Buddy Holly"who also worked as Shane Fenton "Cindy's Birthday" and "I'm A Moody Guy". In Ifold, West Sussex, UK, of prostate cancer Acker Bilk 75singer and clarinettist "Stranger On The Shore", "Summer Set" and "That's My Home"who led the Paramount Jazz Band.

In Bath, Somerset, UK, of cancer Augusto Martelli 74composer, conductor and arranger "Djamballa"In Milan, Italy, of cancer Dave Appell 92guitarist, engineer and arranger who led the Applejacks "Rocka-Conga" and "The Mexican Hat Rock"working with Charlie Gracie The Orlons, Chubby Checker, Dee Dee Sharp, Bobby Rydell and The Dovells, writing such hits as "Let's Twist Again," "Bristol Stomp," "Mashed Potato Time" and "South Street", before going on produce Tony Orlando and Dawn "Knock Three Times" and "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree".

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, of heart failure Al Byron 72songwriter of such hits as "Roses Are Red" Bobby Vinton"Happy Go Lucky Me" Paul Evans and George Formby"Forget Me Not" Steve Wariner and "Something Blue" Elvis Presley. Other hits penned by him were "Somebody Else's Girl" Billy Fury and "Wind Me Up, Let Me Go" Cliff Richard. He also produced such stars as Bobby Goldsboro "Honey", which sold more than eight million copiesBuddy Knox, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins as well as publishing hits like "Behind Closed Doors", "Honey" and "The Wind Beneath My Wings", International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member.

In Munsterlingen, Switzerland, of heart failure Bob Crewe 83songwriter, singer and producer who led The Bob Crewe Generation and went on to produce the Four Seasons. His songs have been recorded by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Bye, Bye, Baby, Baby Goodbye", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "Girl Come Running", "Let's Hang On! In addition to his own solo career both as a vocalist and instrumentalist "Music To Watch Girls By"he is also credited as the lyricist for the hit musical "Jersey Boys".

International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member. In Scarborough, Maine, USA, following a fall Johnny Mann 86composer, arranger and singer who led The Johnny Mann Singers and worked with Johnny Burnette, The Crickets, Eddie Cochran, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, as well as being the musical director for the original Alvin And The Chipmunks TV show where he sang the voice of Theodore.

In Anderson, South Carolina, USA, following a stroke George Hamilton IV also known as The International Ambassador of Country Music 77songwriter and singer whose hits include "A Rose And A Baby Ruth", "Why Don't They Understand" and "Abilene".

In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, following a heart attack Dale Ward 74singer and songwriter "A Letter From Sherry" and "You Little Flirt"who co-wrote Ronnie Dove's "They Can't Love Like You And Me". In Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA following a heart attack Tim Johnson 52songwriter who wrote Daryle Singletary's "I Let Her Lie", Diamond Rio's "God Only Cries", Jimmy Wayne's "Do You Believe Me Now", Kellie Pickler's "Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind" and Tim Rushlow's "She Misses Him".

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer George Riddle 79guitarist and songwriter, who worked with George Jones, The Jones Boys and Bill Carlisle and who wrote songs for Ray Charles, Tammy Wynette, Mickey Gilley, Del Reeves, Melba Montgomery and Margie Singleton.

In Los Angeles, California, USA, following a heart attack Arthur Smith 93musician and songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Chet Atkins, Tom Petty, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, The Statesmen Quartet, Al Hirt, Barbara Mandrell, Willie Nelson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Orbison, The Statler Brothers and Boots Randolph. North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, of heart failure Peter Callander 74songwriter and record producer whose hits include "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" Georgie Fame"Hitchin' A Ride" Vanity Fare"Even The Bad Times Are Good" The Tremeloes"Goodbye Sam, Hello Samantha" Cliff Richard"Ragamuffin Man" Manfred Mann"Las Vegas" ""Is This The Way To Amarillo" and "I Did What I Did For Maria" Tony Christie"Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" Wayne Newtonand "Billy Don't Be A Hero" Paper Lace and also Bo Donaldson.

Founder member of the Society Of Distinguished Songwriters SODS. Director of PRS For Music. In London, UK, following a heart attack Gerry Goffin 75songwriter whose hits include "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "What A Sweet Thing That Was" The Shirelles"Go Away Little Girl" Steve Lawrence"Point Of No Return" Gene McDaniels"Take Good Care Of My Baby", "How Many Tears", "Sharing You", "Walkin' With My Angel" and "Run To Him" Bobby Vee"Some Kind Of Wonderful", "When My Little Girl Is Smiling","At The Club" and "Up On The Roof" The Drifters"Halfway To Paradise" Tony Orlando"The Locomotion" and "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby" Little Eva"I Can't Stay Mad at You" Skeeter Davis"Hey Girl" Freddie ScottI Want To Stay Here" Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme"I'm Into Something Good" Earl-Jean and Herman's Hermits"Oh No Not My Baby" Maxine Brown, Manfred Mann and Cher"One Fine Day" The Chiffons, Rita Coolidge and Carole King"He's In Town" The Tokens"It Might As Well Rain Until September" and "Smackwater Jack" Carole King"You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman" Aretha Franklin"Pleasant Valley Sunday" and "Take a Giant Step" The Monkees"Goin' Back" Dusty Springfield"Don't Bring Me Down" The Animals"Just Once in My Life" and "Hung On You" The Righteous Brothers"This Little Girl" Dion"Her Royal Majesty" James Darren"Do You Know Where You're Going To" Diana Ross"Saving All My Love For You" Whitney Houston"Who Put the Bomp" Barry Mann and "Don't Ever Change" The Crickets.

Previously married to songwriter Carole King, and father of Louise Goffin. Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Member. In Los Angeles, California, USA, of cancer Pete Seeger 94singer and songwriter "Where Have All The Flowers Gone? Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee, Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee and International Songwriters Association How much does a safeway cashier make in seattle Of Fame Member.

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, of natural causes Raymond Louis Kennedy 67singer, saxophonist producer and songwriter he co-wrote The Beach Boys', "Sail On, Sailor" and The Babys' "Everytime I Think Of You" as well as being half of the duo Jon And Ray, and a member of Group Therapy. He worked with Kenny Gamble "Number 5 Gemini"Dizzy Gillespie, J. Johnson, Brenda Lee and Buddy Rich.

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, following a heart attack Anna Gordy Gaye 92songwriter and co-founder of Anna Records who co-wrote The Originals' "Baby, I'm For Real" and Stevie Wonder's "What Christmas Means To Me". Sister of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and wife of singer Marvin Gaye. In Los Angeles, California, USA, of natural causes Steven Fromholz 67singer and songwriter Willie Nelson's "I'd Have To Be Crazy"who was half of the duo Frummox and who produced and wrote songs for Lyle Lovett as well as working with Manassas, Hoyt Axton, John Denver, Jerry Jeff Walker and Michael Nesmith, In Eldorado, Texas, USA, when he accidentally shot himself Songwriter Obituaries Colonel Robert Morris 58also known as "The Man With The Golden Pen", drummer, singer and songwriter, who worked with Charlie Feathers "Trucker's Last Ride"Rufus Thomas, Big Sam Clarke, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Rich, Eddie Bond, B.

King, Cordell Jackson, Ma Rainey how much money did demi lovato get for x factor Little Laura Dukes. A Rockabilly Hall Of Fame Inductee and Traditional Country Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Southaven, Mississippi, USA, from complications of an earlier heart attack Riz Ortolani 87jazz composer who worked on more than films, including "Revenge Of The Dead", "The Spy With A Cold Nose", "Castle Of Blood" and "The Yellow Rolls Royce", and the husband of actress and singer Katyna Ranieri.

In Rome, Italy, from heart failure. Lou Reed 71singer and songwriter whose hits include "Walk On The Wild Side" and "Vicious" and who was a member of The Jades, The Primitives "The Ostrich"The Warlocks, The Velvet Underground "Sweet Jane" and "What Goes On" and The Metal Machine Trio.

He also worked with Metallica "The View" and "Pumping Blood". In Southampton, New York, USA, from complications from a liver transplant Bobby Parker 76singer and songwriter "Watch Your Step" and "Blues Get Off My Shoulder" and who worked with Otis Williams And The Charms, Bo Diddley, Paul Williams, Sam Cooke, The Everly Brothers, Jackie Wilson, LaVern Baker and Clyde McPhatter.

In Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, of heart failure Bob Day also known as Bob Allison 72singer, songwriter and one half of The Allisons who represented the UK at the Eurovision Earn stardollars on stardoll Contest with "Are You Sure". In Trowbridge, Wiltshire, UK, following a long illness Georges Moustaki 79singer-songwriter who wrote "Milord", recorded by Edith Piaf, Bobby Darin and Cher, as well as hits for Cindy Daniel, Yves Montand, Juliette Greco, Pia Colomba, Dalida, Francoise Hardy, Herbert Pagani and France Gall.

In Forsyth, Missouri, USA, of heart failure Bob Thompson 88pianist, composer, arranger and orchestra leader "On The Rocks" and "Dancing On The Ceiling" who worked with Mae West, Rosemary Clooney, Julie London, Duane Eddy, Judy Garland, Jerry Lewis, Van Dyke Parks, Phil Ochs, Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters as well as writing music for films, television and commercials.

His ninth published track, "Blue Marco", an instrumental, also charted. In Dublin, Ireland, of cancer. Johnny MacRae 84songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Conway Twitty "I'd Love To Lay You Down"Reba McEntire "You Lift Me Up To Heaven" and Doug Stone "I'd Be Better Off Metastock chart pattern recognition trading A Pine Box".

In Ashland City, Tennessee, USA, of heart disease Brett Walker 51singer and songwriter who wrote music for films and TV and also recorded "Give Me Back Tomorrow" and "No Fire Without You"working with Jim Peterik, Survivor, Jonathan Cain, Russ Ballard, Alias "Waiting For love" and Nick Gilder. In Draper, Utah, USA, of cancer JJ Cale 74singer and songwriter "After Midnight" and "Crazy Mama"whose songs have been recorded by Eric Clapton, Jai, Kansas, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, Captain Beefheart, Widespread Panic, Randy Crawford, Waylon Jennings, Harry Manx, Carlos Santana, Herbie Mann and Cissy Houston.

In La Jolla, California, USA following a heart attack Nick Nixon education forex in tradingsinger "Rocking In Rosalee's Boat" and "A Habit I Can't Break"and songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Barbara Fairchild "The Teddy Bear Song" how much money to start trading on the forex, Willie Nelson, Roy Rogers "Lovenworth"Barbi Benton, Waylon Jennings and Tanya Tucker.

In St Louis, Missouri, USA, of pulmonary lung disease " Cowboy" Jack Clement 82producer, musician and songwriter who worked at Sun Records with Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis and whose songs have been recorded by Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Dickey Lee, Bobby Bare, Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Jerry Lee Lewis, Selling a covered put option Richard, Dolly Parton, Carl Perkins, Charley Pride, Hank Snow and Tom Jones.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure. International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee and Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee Big Bopper Jr whose real name was Jay Perry Richardson 54singer and songwriter and son of J P The Big Bopper Richardson.

In Katy, Texas, USA, of heart failure Johnny Smith 91guitarist and composer whose tune "Walk, Don't Run" was recorded by Chet Atkins and The Ventures, and who worked with Stan Getz as well as being an NBC studio musician.

In Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, of heart failure Jackie Lomax 69singer, guitarist and songwriter, as well as being a member of Dee And The Dynamites, The Undertakers "Just A Little Bit"and "Everybody Loves A Lover"The Lomax Alliance, Heavy Jelly "Chewn In" and "Time Out" and Badger "White Lady" and "Don't Pull the Trigger"who worked with The Tea Bags, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Gene Clark, Jeff Earn money in forex trading, John Stewart, P.

Sloan, Lucinda Williams, Leon Russell and Nicky Hopkins. In Wirral, Merseyside, England, of cancer. Member of the International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame, and the British Columbia Country Music Hall of Fame. In British Columbia, Canada, from cancer Lorene Mann 76singer and songwriter whose own hits include "Hide My Sin" and "You Love Me Too Little", who worked with Archie Campbell "Dark End Of The Street" and "Tell It like It Is" and Justin Tubb "Hurry Mr.

Hill, Johnnie Taylor, Little Milton and Denise LaSalle. In Ridgeland, Mississippi, USA, of cancer David Rea 65guitarist and songwriter who wrote "Ninety Degrees By Ninety Degrees" and "Pilgrimage to Paradise" and co-wrote Mountain's, "Mississippi Queen", and who worked with Gordon Lightfoot, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Roosevelt Sykes, Tom Rush, Reverend Gary Davis, Richie Havens, Mississippi John Hurt, Ian And Sylvia and Joni Mitchell.

In Ontario, Canada, of cancer Ray Whitley 69singer and songwriter who recorded "Deeper In Love"and whose songs have been recorded by The Tams "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy" and "What Kind Of Fool"Joe South, Billy Joe Royal "Everything Turned Blue" and Tommy Roe. His songs have been recorded by Helen Reddy "Angie Baby"Cher "Train Of Thought"Bobby Sherman "The Drum" and The Righteous Brothers "Rock And Roll Heaven".

In Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA, of brain cancer George Jones 81singer and songwriter, and regarded widely as the greatest country singer of the 20th century. International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member, Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Texas Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of hypoxic respiratory failure.

Diane Lampert 88songwriter "Nothin' Shakin' But The Leaves On The Trees " and "Break It To Me Gently", whose songs have been recorded by Brenda Lee, Jerry Wallace, Judith Durham, Tommy Sands, Steve Lawrence, Earl Grant, Tex Williams, Red Foley and The Lettermen, In New York City, USA, of heart failure Shadow Morton 73songwriter "Remember Walking In The Sand" and "Leader Of The Pack" for The Shangri-Laswho worked with such acts as Janis Ian "Society's Child"Vanilla Fudge "You Keep Me Hangin' On"Haystacks Balboa, Iron Butterfly "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida"Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Blues Project, Mott The Hoople,The New York Rock And Roll Ensemble, The New York Dolls and Isis.

In McLean, Virginia, USA, from complications of respiratory and cardiac illnesses Larry Marks 73songwriter, producer and singer who sang the Scooby-Doo theme song "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

In Creston, North Carolina, USA, following an aneurysm Reg Presley 71singer and songwriter "I Can't Control Myself", "Love Is All Around", "Wild Thing" and "With A Girl Like You"and lead singer with The Troggs. In Los Angeles, California, USA, of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Tommy Wells 70guitarist, jingle writer and songwriter who wrote the theme for the TV show "WKRP In Cincinnati". In Atlanta, Georgia, of cancer Mickey Goldsen 99founder of Criterion Music.

In Encino, California, USA, of heart failure Songwriter Obituaries Dave Brubeck 92jazz pianist and composer "Take Five", "Raggy Waltz", "Unsquare Dance", "Blue Rondo a la Turk" who led the Dave Brubeck Quartet. In College Park, Georgia, USA, of interstitial fibrosis B.

Following a shooting when he came to the aid of a security guard Frank Dycus 72songwriter and guitarist who wrote George Strait's "Unwound" and "Marina Del Rey" and George Jones' "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" and whose songs have been recorded by Mark Chesnutt, George Morgan. Gary Allan and Doug Supernaw. In Madrid, Spain, of heart failure Pecker Dunne 79folk singer, songwriter and musician "Sullivans John"who worked with Margaret Barry.

In Killimer, County Clare, Ireland, of heart failure Jimmy McCracklin 91pianist, singer and songwriter "Just Got To Know" and "The Walk"whose songs have been recorded by Otis Redding, Carla Thomas and Salt-n-Pepa. In San Pablo, California, USA, of heart failure Billy Barnes 85songwriter, pianist and actor "Have I Stayed Too Long At The Fair" and "Something Cool"whose songs have been recorded by Patti Page, June Christy and Barbra Streisand.

In Los Angeles, California, USA, of heart failure. Hal David 91lyricist whose songs have been recorded by Marty Robbins "The Story Of My Life"B.

Thomas "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head"Dionne Warwick "Walk On By"Herb Alpert, "This Guy's In Love With You"Sandie Shaw "There's Always Something There To Remind Me"Perry Como "Magic Moments"The 5th Dimension "One Less Bell To Answer"Tom Jones "What's New Pussycat?

International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member, Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee and Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee. In Los Angeles, USA, following a stroke Joe South 72singer, songwriter and guitarist "Games People Play" and "Don't It Make You Want To Go Home"tgml forex worked with Aretha Franklin "Chain Of Fools"Tommy Roe "Sheila"Bob Dylan, Eddy Arnold and Marty Robbins, and whose songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley, The Osmonds, Deep Purple, Billy Joe Royal "Down In The Boondocks"Lynn Anderson " I Never Promised You A Rose Garden"Bryan Ferry, Coldcut and Gene Vincent.

International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee and Georgia Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

In Buford, Georgia, USA, from heart failure Marvin Hamlisch 68composer and conductor Lesley Gore's "Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows" and "California Nights"who penned music for the Woody Allen films "Take The Money And Run" and "Bananas", and and also wrote music for the films, "The Sting", "The Spy Who Loved Me", "Ordinary People" and "Sophie's Choice" as well as working with Barbra Streisand, Groucho Marx, Linda Ronstadt and Johnny Mathis.

International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member and Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Los Angeles, California, USA, of lung failure Scott McKenzie 73songwriter and singer "San Francisco - Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair", "Like An Old Time Movie" and the Beach Boys' "Kokomo" and who worked with The Singing Strings, The Abstracts, The Smoothies, The Journeymen and a new version of The Mamas And The Papas.

In Los Angeles, California, USA, of complications from Guillain-Barre Syndrome Jimmy Jones 82singer and songwriter "Handy Man" and "Good Timin"who worked with Jones And Jones, The Berliners, The Sparks Of Rhythm, The Jones Boys and The Savoys.

In Birmingham, Alabama, USA, of heart failure Ralph Ferraro 83drummer who composed music for movies "Flesh Gordon"and for TV "The Virginian" and "It Takes A Thief"and who worked with Nino Rota, Ennio Morricone, Armando Trovaioli, Riz Ortolani, Donny Osmond, Andy Williams and Rod McKuen. In Los Angeles, USA, of respiratory failure Robin Gibb 63singer and songwriter "Saved By The Bell", "Give Me A Smile", "Stayin' Alive" and "I've Gotta Get A Message To You"a member of The Bee Gees and an International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member.

In London, Stock market parallel to 1928, of colorectal cancer Johnny Schott 66musician and songwriter "The Watcher"who worked with Dime A Dance and The Heywoods. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Johnny Otis 91singer and composer "Willie And The Hand Jive"producer Etta James and Big Mama Thornton.

In Los Angeles, California, of natural causes. Near Nashville, Tennessee, USA, following a car accident Paul Leka 70pianist and songwriter Steam's, "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" and The Lemon Pipers', "Green Tambourine". In Sharon, Connecticut, USA, of cancer Johnny McCauley 87singer and songwriter "Pretty Little Girl From Omagh" and "Destination Donegal"whose songs have been recorded by Christy How to make money from warhammer and Daniel O'Donnell.

In London, UK, of natural causes Richard Adler 91songwriter whose hits include "Rags To Riches" and "Whatever Lola Wants" and whose songs have been recorded by Eddie Fisher, Sarah Vaughan, Patti Page, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett and Archie Bleyer.

In Southampton, New York, USA, of natural causes George Wilberforce Kakoma 90songwriter who composed "Oh Uganda, Land Of Beauty" Uganda's national anthem. In Kampala, Uganda, of natural causes. Don Wayne 79singer, and songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by Cal Smith "Country Bumpkin"Hank Snow, Lefty Frizzell, Burl Ives and George Morgan "Lonesome Waltz". A Nashville Songwriter's Bollywood quiz to earn money Of Fame Inductee and an International Songwriters Forex pennant Hall Of Fame Member.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer Robert Sherman 86songwriter who co-wrote many songs for Walt Disney Movies, including such hits as "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "It's A Small World After All. He also wrote the string arrangements for U2's "The Unforgettable Fire" album. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer Al DeLory 82pianist, producer and arranger who co-wrote Larry Verne's "Mr.

Custer" and worked with The Crystals "He's A Rebel"The Beach Boys, Tina Turner, The Righteous Brothers, Glen Campbell "Gentle On My Mind" and "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"Wayne Newton, Dobie black, The Lettermen and The Turtles. In Los Angeles, California, USA, of cancer Robert Lockhart 52pianist and composer who was musical director for such films as "Cold Comfort Farm", "The Long Day Closes", "Vicious Circles", "Distant Voices" and "Still Lives".

In London, England, following a heart attack Larry Butler 69keyboardist, singer, songwriter and producer, who wrote Tammy Wynette's "Only The Strong Survive" and co-wrote B. Larry worked with The Harry James Orchestra, Red Foley, George Jones, Conway Twitty, Bobby Goldsboro, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roger Miller, Kenny Rogers "The Gambler" and "Lucille"Jean Shepard, Debbie Boone and Mac Davis.

In Pensacola, Florida, USA, of cancer Liz Anderson 81singer "Mama Spank" and "The Wife Of The Party"songwriter, and the mother of country star Lynn Anderson, whose songs have been recorded by Merle Haggard "My Friends Are Gonna Be Strangers"Tammy Wynette, Bill Anderson, Skeeter Davis, Charley Pride, Brenda Lee, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Kitty Wells, Ernest Tubb, Norma Jean, Conway Twitty and Connie Smith.

In Roseau, Minnesota, USA, of heart failure Ruth Roberts 84songwriter of such hits as "Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues" and "Meet The Mets", and whose songs have been recorded by Hugo Winterhalter, Arthur Godfrey, The McGuire Sisters, Buddy Holly, Jerry Vale, Jimmy Dean, Steve Allen, Sarah Vaughn, Teresa Brewer and The Beatles. In New York, USA, following a heart attack Fred Steiner 88composer who wrote the theme for "The Rocky And Bullwinkle Show" and "Park Avenue Beat" which was the theme song for TV's "Perry Mason", as well as music for TV's "Lost In Space", "Dynasty", "The Twilight Zone" and "Amazing Stories".

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, following a heart attack Hazel Dickens 76singer and songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Kathy Mattea. In Mercer County, West Virginia, USA, following a stroke Dolores Fuller 88movie actress "Glen Or Glenda", "Jail Bait"and songwriter, whose hits include "Rock-a-Hula Baby" and "Someone To Tell It To", and whose songs have been recorded by Nat King Cole, Shelley Fabares, Terry Stafford, Peggy Lee and Elvis Presley.

In Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, of heart failure Lee Pockriss 87songwriter whose jots include "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and "Leader Of The Laundromat", and whose songs have been recorded by Paul Evans, The Cuff Links, Anita Bryant, Brian Hyland, Perry Como, Shelley Fabares and The Detergents.

In Hartford, Connecticut, USA, following a heart attack Dobie black 71singer and songwriter of such hits as "The In Crowd" and "Drift Away", and whose songs have been recorded by Don Williams, Ray Charles, George Jones, Charley Pride and Johnny Mathis. In Stamford, Connecticut, USA, of lung cancer Andrew Gold 60singer-songwriter "Thank You For Being A Friend" and "Lonely Boy"a member of Bryndle "Woke Up This Morning" and Wax "Right Between The Eyes" and "Bridge To Your Heart" who worked with Linda Ronstadt "You're No Good" and "When Will I Be Loved"Stephen Bishop, John Lennon, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Paul McCartney, 10cc, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Ringo Starr and Art Garfunkel.

Son of singer Marni Nixon and composer Ernest Gold. International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member Fred Imus 69songwriter of such hits as "I Don't Want To Have To Marry You" Jim Ed Brown and Helen CorneliusIn Tucson, Arizona, USA, of heart failure Billy Grammer 86songwriter and singer "Gotta Travel On" and "I Wanna Go Home". In Benton, Illinois, USA, of natural causes Betty Thatcher 67songwriter whose hits include Renaissance's "Northern Lights" and "Bonjour Swansong", as well as songs for Annie Haslam and Don Airey, In London, UK, of cancer Jerry Leiber 78songwriter and producer who co-wrote, "Hound Dog" and "Stand By Me", and whose songs have been recorded by The Coasters, Big Mama Thornton, Forex iyimidir Drifters, Conway Twitty, Joni Mitchell, Count Basie, Dion, Elkie Brooks, The Robins, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, The Monkees, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gteam work from home Cheers, Edith Piaf, The Clovers, Stealers Wheel, Johnny Cash, Muddy Waters, The Everly Brothers, John Mellencamp, Ray Charles, John Lennon, Donald Fagen, Ben E.

King, Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Buddy Holly and Bobby Darin. In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA, of heart failure Gene McDaniels 76singer and songwriter whose hits include "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay", "Chip Chip" and "Tower Of Strength", and whose songs have been recorded by Roberta Flack and Eddie Harris.

In Maine, USA, of heart failure Jerry Ragovoy 81songwriter and producer who wrote "Time Is On My Side" and "Cry Baby" and whose songs have been recorded by The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Foghat, Janis Joplin, Manfred Mann, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Garnet Mimms And The Enchanters, Barry White, The Drifters, The Move, Bonnie Tyler, The James Gang, Jimi Hendrix, Barbara Acklin, Diana Ross and The Small Faces.

In Philadelphia, USA, following a stroke Amy Winehouse 27regarded as the most talented female songwriter of her generation, her album "Back To Black" resulted in six Grammy Award nominations and she won the Ivor Novello Award three times, in for Best Contemporary Song for "Stronger Than Me", in for "Rehab", and finally global stock market indices for "Love Is a Losing Game".

In London, UK, of natural causes Terry Oates 74musician and music publisher, who founded Eaton Music insigning Harry Nilsson, Jimmy Webb and Status Quo. Greatly admired by songwriters for his integrity and kindness. In London, UK, of natural causes Johnny Preston 72singer and songwriter whose hits include "Running Bear" and "Cradle Of Love". In Beaumont, Texas, USA. In Encinitas, California, USA, of heart failure Joe Morello 83drummer and composer, who worked with The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Hank Garland And The Grand Old Opry, Tal Farlow, Stan Kenton, Art Pepper, Howard McGhee, Marian McPartland and The Dave Brubeck Quartet.

In Irvington, New Jersey, USA, of heart failure Big Jack Johnson 71singer, guitarist and songwriter, who was a member of Frank Frost And The Night Hawks, Big Jack Johnson And The Oilers and The Jelly Roll Kings "The Jelly Roll King" and "Catfish Blues".

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, of cancer Ralph Mooney 83steel guitarist and songwriter who co-wrote one of country music's biggest hits "Crazy Arms", and who worked with Buck Owens, Wynn Stewart, Wanda Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart and Merle Haggard. In London, UK, of heart failure Roberto Pregadio 82pianist and composer, who was a member of Sestetto Swing, while co-writing the theme for the film, "The Forgotten Pistolero", as well as composing music for buying forex on margin other films including, "Il Sorriso Della Iena"," Last House On The Beach" and "Quello Sporco Disertore".

In Rome, Italy, of cancer Harley Allen 55singer, songwriter and guitarist who worked with The Allen Brothers, and shoe songs have been recorded by Alan Jackson "Everything I Love"George Jones "The Man He Was"Alison Krauss, Linda Ronstadt, Ricky SkaggsGarth Brooks and Dierks Bentley, In Brentwood, Tennessee, USA, of cancer. Ronnie Scaife 63singer and songwriter who co-wrote "Me And The I.

A cousin of Music Row producer, Joe Scaife, he died in Perry County, Tennessee, USA, following a brain haemorrhage Charlie Louvin 84singer and songwriter "Ira" and "Great Atomic Power"who was one of The Louvin Brothers "Little Reasons" and "Are You Teasing Me"as well as being an Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Inductee, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee and Nashville's Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

In Wartrace, Tennessee, USA, of pancreatic cancer John Barry 77composer and conductor, who led The John Barry Orchestra "Beat For Beatniks" and "Never Let Go". In Glen Cove, New York USA, following a heart attack John Strauss 91composer and pianist who wrote the theme for TV's "The Phil Silvers Show" and co-wrote the theme for "Car 54, Where Are You?

He was also the music editor for the films "Bananas" and "The Blues Brothers". In West Los Angeles, California, USA, of Parkinson's disease Todd Cerney 58musician and songwriter who co-wrote Steve Holy's, "Good Morning Beautiful" and The Restless Heart's "I'll Still Be Loving You", and who worked with The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble, Thom Shepherd And The Nashville Songwriters Band, The Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers and Levon Helm. His songs have been recorded by Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Four Tops, Ty Herndon and Cheap Trick.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer Susan Rotolo 67who appeared on the album cover of "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" and has been credited as the inspiration for Bob Dylan's songs, "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" and "Boots Of Spanish Leather".

She wrote the book "A Freewheelin' Time: A Memoir Of Greenwich Village In The Sixties" and was married to film editor, Enzo Bartoccioli. In Manhattan, New York, USA, of lung cancer. Linda Hargrove 61singer songwriter "Love Was Once Around The Dance Floor", "Tennessee Whiskey" and "Just Get Up and Close the Door"and whose songs have been recorded by George Jones, Leon Russell, Michael Nesmith, Al Green, Tammy Wynette, David Allan Coe, Asleep At The Wheel, Lynn Anderson, Ernest Tubb, Tanya Tucker, Tommy James, and Johnny Rodriguez.

In Tallahassee, Florida, USA, from complications from a bone marrow transplant. George David Weiss 89songwriter who wrote Elvis Presley's, "Can't Help Falling In Love" and Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" as well as collaborating on such Broadway musicals as "Mr Wonderful" and "Maggie Flynn", and whose songs have been recorded by Dinah Washington, The Stylistics, Ella Fitzgerald, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Sammy Davis Jr.

A Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Oldwick, New Jersey, USA, of heart failure Chris Dedrick 62singer and where can i buy livestock in ontario who was a member of Free Design "Don't Turn Away" and "Kites Are Fun" as well as writing music for such bank forex trader salary as "The Saddest Music In The World" and "Childstar".

Chris also worked with The Canadian Brass, Barry Mann, Peter, Paul And Mary, The Star-Scape Singers, Melissa Manchester, Simon And Garfunkel and James Taylor. In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, of cancer Ben Keith 73steel guitarist, singer and songwriter who was a member of The Pegi Young Band as well as working with Neil Young, Otis Blanton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Ann Murray, Ringo Starr, Lonnie Mack, The Band, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, Ian And Sylvia, Terry Reid, Paul Butterfield, Emmylou Harris, Todd Rundgren, Mother Earth, Warren Zevon, J.

Cale, David Crosby and Graham Nash. At the Broken Arrow Ranch in California, USA, following a heart attack Murray Deutch 90music industry executive, singer, pianist, and music publisher, who helped with the career of Buddy Holly And The Crickets while head forex helsingin rautatieasema the music publishing company Peer-Southern International. Later he headed up the music division at United Artists, before founding the publishing company, Buttermilk Sky.

Murray was the husband of actress, Lea Thompson, father of film director, Howard Deutch and brother-in-law of actor, Robert Walden.

In Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, following a heart attack Solomon Burke 70singer and songwriter of such hits as "Cry To Me" and "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love", who worked with Patty Loveless, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin and Gillian Welch and whose songs have been covered by The Rolling Stones, Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee, International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member.

Solomon Burke died at Schipol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands, following a heart attack Neil Richardson 80composer, arranger and clarinetist, who led The Neil Richardson Singers and worked with Neil Diamond, The BBC Radio Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, Vic Damone and George Shearing.

He also wrote for radio, TV and film, and for both The King Singers and The Swingle Singers. In Nerja, Spain, of heart failure. In Goldmine, Louisiana, USA, of colon cancer Nathan Scott 95composer, arranger and conductor who wrote music for such TV shows as "Dragnet", "My Three Sons", "Rawhide", "Lassie", "Have Gun Will Travel", "The Twilight Zone", "The Untouchables" and "Wagon Train".

In Los Angeles, California, USA, of heart failure Paul Sharfick 29songwriter and member of The Dudes Of Lord.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, of gunshot wounds following a bank robbery carried out by Mr. Sharfick Paul Dunlap 91pianist and composer whose compositions for over films and TV shows include scores for the films "Three Stooges In Orbit" and for Abbott And Costello's last movie "Dance With Me, Henry". In Palm Springs, California, of heart failure Elliot Willensky 66songwriter and pianist who wrote "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful" and "Got To Be There" and whose songs have been recorded by Chaka Khan, Smokey Robinson, The Fifth Dimension, Gladys Knight, Jermaine Jackson, Whitney Houston, Thelma Houston, Syreeta and Jerry Butler Eddie Carroll 77Canadian actor, comedian and forex hirider ea, who wrote The Lettermen's "How Is Julie".

In New York City, USA, of heart failure Gene Lees 82writer, critic and lyricist who collaborated with Antonio Carlos Jobim to write "Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars" which has been recorded by Diana Krall, Peggy Lee, Queen Latifah, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. In Ojai, California, USA, following a stroke Ernie Harwell 92songwriter and sportscaster who wrote Homer And Jethro's "Upside Down" and B.

Exchange rate rubles dollars Philadelphia, USA, following a clot on his lung Richard Delvy 68drummer, songwriter and producer, and a member of The Bel-Airs "Mr. Moto" and The Challengers who went on to produce The Chambers Brothers and The Outsiders, as well as writing the theme for the film "The Green Slime" and music for the cartoons "The Archies".

Hank Cochran 75singer, guitarist and songwriter "Sally Was a Good Old Girl" and "I Just Burned A Dream" as well as being half half of the duo The Cochran Brothers with Eddie Cochran - to whom he was not however related. His songs have been recorded by Patsy Cline "I Fall To Pieces" how to earn cash by recycling, Elvis Costello, George Strait, Burl Ives "A Little Bitty Tear"Ray Price "Make The World Go Away"Ronnie Milsap, Mickey Gilley, Natalie Cole, Dean Martin, Merle Haggard "It's Not Love But It's Not Bad "Elvis Presley, Linda Ronstadt and Eddy Arnold "I Want To Go With You".

A Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee, a Mississippi Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and an International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member. In Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA, of pancreatic cancer Margaret Stock assault 2.0 - artificial intelligence stock market software Rich 77songwriter who wrote songs for her husband Charlie Rich "A Sunday Kind Of Woman" and "Nothing In The World" and whose work has been recorded by Ricky Van Shelton "Life Has Its Little Ups And Downs"Tom Jones "Field Of Yellow Daisies"Kris Kristofferson "A Part Of Your Life"Rita Coolidge and Bobby "Blue" Bland.

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In Germantown, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure George Richey 75songwriter, producer, manager, keyboardist and fiddler who co-wrote Tammy Wynette's "Til I Can Make It On My Own" and "A Picture Of Me Without You " and who worked with Ringo Starr, Tommy James, Marty Robbins, Lefty Frizzell and Kenny Rodgers. His songs have been recorded by George Jones, Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson, Lynn Anderson, Ferlin Husky, Dwight Yoakam, Tanya Tucker, Dottie West and Barbara Mandrell, and he also managed Tammy Wynette to whom he had been married.

In Promised Land, Arkansas, USA, of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Bobby Hebb 72singer, songwriter, trumpeter and guitarist "Sunny" and "A Satisfied Mind" as well as working with Bo Diddley "Diddley Daddy" and Roy Acuff in The Smoky Mountain Boys.

His songs have been recorded by Dusty Springfield, The Classics IV, Electric Flag, James Brown, Cher, Lou Rawls "A Natural Man"Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Del Shannon and Nick Cave.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Kenny Edwards 64guitarist, bassist, singer and songwriter "The Sky Keeps Falling" and "Gone Again"and a member of The Stone Poneys "Different Drum" and "Long Long Time" and Bryndle "I Want To Touch You" and "Just Can't Walk Away"and who worked with Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Eur pkr exchange Zevon, Bonnie Raitt, Rita Coolidge, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Barbi Benton and Emmylou Harris.

In Santa Barbara, California, USA, of cancer. Cor Aaftink 76record producer, lyricist and co-founder of the production company Corduroy who produced BZN.

In Amsterdam, Netherlands, following a heart attack Tony Clarke 69guitarist and songwriter Malcolm Roberts' "Our Song"and a session musician for Decca Records who produced The Moody Blues, The Equals, Providence, Clannad, Pinkerton's Colours, Rick Wakeman, Nicky Hopkins and The Four Tops.

In London, UK, of heart failure Neil Christian 67singer and songwriter "That's Nice" and "Two At A Time"who led Neil Christian And The Crusaders, what is price to earnings ratio in a stock market Crushed Butler and worked with Jimmy Page and Richie Blackmore. In London, UK Willie Mitchell 82songwriter, trumpeter, producer and arranger "", "Soul Serenade" and "" who worked with and produced Al Green, O.

Wright, Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Ann Peebles, Syl Johnson, Jimmy McCracklin, Betty Everett, Pops Staples, 5 Royales, Little Jimmy King, Preston Shannon, Ike Turner, John Mayer and Buddy Guy and worked for Waylo, The Home Of The Blues, and Hi Records. In Memphis, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Bobby Charles who wrote under the name Robert Charles Guidry 72singer and songwriter who penned Fats Domino's "Walking To New Orleans" and Bill Haley And The Comets' "See You Later Alligator", worked with Dr.

John, The Band and Clarence "Frogman" Henry and whose songs have been recorded Kris Kristofferson, Ray Charles, Delbert McClinton, Etta James and Gatemouth Brown. A Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Inductee and an International Songwriters Association Hall Of Fame Member, he died in Abbeville, Louisiana, USA, following a heart attack Chilton Searcy Price 96songwriter, whose hits include "Slow Pricing a call or put options investopedia and "You Belong Option pair trade Me" and whose songs have been recorded by Doris Day, Tony Arti pending order forex, Bob Dylan, Joni James, The Duprees, Johnny Mathis, Paul Anka, Tori Amos, Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart, Jo Stafford, Dean Martinand Ella Fitzgerald.

In Louisville, Kentucky, USA, of natural causes Alistair Hulett 59singer, guitarist and songwriter "Everyone I Know" and "Almost Unintentional"who was a member of Roaring Jack "Yuppietown" and "The Lass Behind The Beertaps" and who worked with Dave Swarbrick "Don't Sign Up For War" and "The Granite Cage". In Glasgow, Scotland, of liver failure Johnny Dankworth 83saxophonist. In Woodford, Essex, UK.

Vic Chesnutt 45singer, songwriter and guitarist "Isadora Duncan" and "Flirted With You All My Life"and a member of Brute "All Kinds" and "Let's Get Down To Business"The La-Dee-Das, The Amorphous Strums, and who also worked with Elf Power, Lambchop, Widespread Panic, Van Dyke Parks, Michael Stipe, Victoria Williams, Bill Frisell, Thee Silver Mt.

Zion, Godspeed You, Black Emperor, Guy Piccioto, The Cowboy Junkies and Liz Durrett, as well as appearing in the film "Sling Blade". In Athens, Georgia, by suicide Eric Woolfson 64singer, songwriter and pianist who co-founded The Alan Parsons Project "Time" and "Eye Wow how to make gold at lvl 70 The Sky" and collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and whose songs have been recorded by Peter Noone, Marianne Faithfull, Frank Ifield, Dave Berry, Joe Dassin, Marmalade and The Tremeloes.

John Fogerty and Donna Summers. In New York City, USA, of cancer Cliff Crofford 80songwriter, singer, trumpet player and guitarist who worked with The Orange Blossom Playboys, The Jimmy Thomason Band, Billy Mize "Tell Him No" and The Beardsley Ball Room as well as appearing in the films "Every Which Way But Loose" and "Smokey And The Bandit II".

In Paradise, California, USA, following a heart attack Luther Dixon 77singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist who co-wrote Top Ten hits for Gene McDaniels "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay"The Crests' "Sixteen Candles" and The Shirelles' "Tonight's The Night" as well as working with The Four Buddies, The Barons and The Buddies For Glory.

In Jacksonville, Florida, USA, following a heart attack Johnny Mullins 86songwriter and guitarist who wrote Emmy Lou Harris' "Blue Kentucky Girl", Porter Wagoner's "Company's Comin" and Loretta Lynn's "Success" and was a Missouri Writers Hall of Fame Inductee. In Springfield, Missouri, USA of Alzheimers disease. Patrick Swayze 57actor, songwriter and singer, whose hits include "She's Like The Wind".

How to get a loan to buy cows Los Angeles, California, USA, of cancer Johnny Mullins 86songwriter and guitarist whose songs include Emmy Lou Harris's "Blue Kentucky Girl", Porter Wagoner's "Company's Comin" and Loretta Lynn's "Success".

In Springfield, Missouri, USA, of alzheimer's disease Freddy Bienstock 81music publisher, CEO of Carlin America music publishing and co-founder of The Hudson Bay Music Company. At Carlin, he built an expansive catalogue of more thanof America's best-loved hits, including classics like "Fever", "Happy Together", "The Twist" and "What a Wonderful World". He began his storied career in the stock room of publisher Chappell and Company, later becoming its Chairman. He served on the NMPA Board from until He also served on the board of ASCAP.

In Zurich, Switzerland, of heart failure Ellie Greenwich 69singer, pianist, songwriter and producer, whose songs include "Then He Kissed Me", "Leader Of The Pack", "Hanky Panky" and "Da Doo Ron Ron". She was also a member of The Jivettes and The Raindrops "What A Guy" and "That Boy John" and worked with Frank Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, Bobby Darin, Lesley Gore, Desmond Child, Paul Shaffer, Neil Diamond, Ella Fitzgerald, Nona Hendryx, Cyndi Lauper and Lou Christie.

Formerly married to songwriter Jeff Barry. Cale, Jeanne Pruett and Patsy Cline "Walkin' After Midnight"as well as producing Marty Robbins and Bill Monroe and being a staff musician on The Grand Ole Opry.

In Tyler, Texas, USA Waldi Schubert 72member of the Advisory Council of the International Songwriters Association. On July 14thin London, UK, following a short illness. Deeply regretted by his brothers George and Arthur, his niece Bridget, his family, the chairman, staff and members of the International Songwriters Association, and a wide circle of friends Angela Morley known also by her male name Wally Stott 84English-born composer, conductor and saxophonist, who wrote music for "Dynasty", "Dallas" and "Wonder Woman" as well as playing with the Bert Clegg Band, the Oscar Rabin Band and The Geraldo Orchestra.

Stott also cattle auction lake city florida arrangements for Benny Goodman and Nelson Riddle and worked with Rosemary Clooney, Mel Torme, Shirley Bassey and Dusty Springfield as well as collaborating with John Williams.

In Los Angeles, California, USA, of cancer Bob Bogle 75guitarist, bassist, and composer, who was a member of The Versatones, The Impacts and The Ventures Walk Don't Run" and "Hawaii Five-O"becoming a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Vancouver, Washington, USA of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Steve Race 88pianist, broadcaster and composer "Nicola" and "Faraway Music"who worked with Harry Leader, The RAF Swing Stars, Lew Stone and Cyril Stapleton, and who was an arranger for the Ted Heath Band and Judy Garland as well as hosting radio's and TV's "My Music".

Klossner, Clear Frame, and The Carla Bley Band. In London, UK, of leukaemia Ernie Ashworth 81singer and songwriter "Each Moment Spent With You" and "Talk Back Trembling Lips"whose songs have been recorded by Little Jimmy Dickens, Paul Anka, Carl Smith and Johnny Horton.

An Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Huntsville, Alabama, USA, of heart failure Hank Locklin 91singer and songwriter "Please Help Me I'm Falling" and "Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On". His songs have been recorded by Willie Nelson, Gene Autry, Dwight Yoakam, Charley Pride, Dolly Parton and Roy Rogers. Florida Artists Hall Of Fame Inductee, and regarded as the singer who most influenced the growth of country music in Ireland. In Brewton, Alabama, USA, of heart failure Arthur Kent 89songwriter and pianist Skeeter Davis's "The End Of The World" and Julie London's "I'm Coming Back To You"who collaborated with Johnny Mercer, Sammy Gallop and Redd Evans and whose songs have been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Eydie Gorme, Steve Lawrence and The Mills Brothers.

In Florence, South Carolina, USA, of cancer Cornelia Wallace 70singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist "It's No Summer Love" and "Baby With The Barefoot Feet"who worked with Roy Acuff and was both the niece of Governor James Folsom and the second wife of American presidential candidate Governor George Wallace of Alabama.

In Sebring, Florida, USA, of cancer Scott Turner 77singer and songwriter Gene Vincent's "If You Want My Lovin'" and Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Hicktown"and former member of Tommy Sands And The Raiders who worked with Guy Mitchell and Eddie Fisher, collaborated with Buddy Holly, Audie Murphy, Doc Pomus, Alex Harvey, Herb Alpert and John Marascalco as well as producing Slim Whitman, Del Reeves and Jimmy Clanton.

In Cobleskill, New York, USA, following a heart attack Steve Dullaghan 43guitarist songwriter, and a member of The Primitives edgar astaire stockbroker and "Really Stupid". In Cheylesmore, near Coventry, UK, of undisclosed causes Michael Sucher 49keyboardist, guitarist, bassist, singer and songwriter "Twilight Morning" and "Liquid Sun"as well as being a member of Theory In Practice, The Sandra Wright Band and Rush Hour.

He also worked with Big Joe Burrell, Mighty Sam McClain, Danny Gatton, Tom Principato, and Tim Eyermann's East Coast Offering. In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA, of heart failure Mel Galley 60guitarist, songwriter, and member of Whitesnake "Here I Go Again" and "Love Ain't No Stranger"Trapeze "It's Only A Dream" and "Another Day"Phenomena and Finders Keepers "Sadie, The Cleaning Lady" as well as working with Cozy Powell "Formula One".

In Cannock, Staffordshire, UK, of cancer of the oesophagus Robert Hazard 60country singer-singwriter who also wrote Cyndi Lauper's, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" as well as leading Robert Hazard And The Heroes "Escalator Of Life" and "Change Reaction". In Boston, Massachusetts, USA, after surgery for pancreatic cancer Stephen Garrett aka Static, 32singer, songwriter and producer who co-wrote Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody" as well as songs for Nicole Wray, Brandy and Destiny's Child, while a member of Playa.

In King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA, of heart failure Leonard Rosenman 84composer who wrote music for such films as "Rebel Without A Cause", "Fantastic Voyage" and "Beneath The Planet Of The Apes" and for TV's "Marcus Welby MD" and "Combat!

In Woodland Hills, California, USA following a heart attack Gloria Shayne Regney Baker 70wife of composer Noel Regney, and a songwriter in her own right, who penned such hits as Johnny Mathis' "Do You Hear What I Hear" and James Darren's "Goodbye Cruel World". In Stamford, Connecticutt, USA, of heart failure John Martyn 61English singer-songwriter "London Conversation" and "Fly On Home"who worked with Eric Clapton, Danny Thompson, David Gilmour, Elton John and Phil Collins.

In Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland, of pneumonia. Maurice Jarre 85French composer who penned more than film scores including "Ghost", "Doctor Zhivago", "Enemy Mine", "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and "Lawrence Of Arabia".

In Los Angeles, California, USA, of cancer Michael Cox 61singer, songwriter and novelist "In The Old Days" and "Am I? In Northamptonshire, UK, of cancer Donald Kahn 90son of composer Gus Kahn, and a songwriter who wrote such songs as "A Beautiful Friendship", and tunes recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Margaret Whiting, Kenny G.

In Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, of heart failure Jerry Reed 72singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor "When You're Hot, You're Hot" and "Guitar Man" and who worked with Chet Atkins, Bobby Bare, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley, and whose songs have been recorded by Brenda Lee, Gene Vincent and Porter Wagoner.

As an actor, he appeared in all three, "Smokey And The Bandit" movies. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of complications from emphysema Charles "Ray" Loring 65composer and pianist who wrote the score for the film, "Ruby" as well as over episodes of NOVA's "Saving The National Treasures" series. In Bethlehem, New Hampshire, USA, following a heart attack suffered while hiking Rick Wright 64keyboardist, singer and songwriter - "Mad Yannis Dance" and "Against The Odds" as well as being a member of The Pink Floyd Sound which became Pink Floyd "The Great Gig In The Sky" and "Astronomy Domine" and Zee.

A Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee and Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Memphis, Tennessee, USA, following a stroke Ronnie Drew 73folk singer, songwriter and guitarist, who founded The Ronnie Drew Group which became The Dubliners "Seven Drunken Nights" and a version of "Finnegan's Wake"as well as working with The Pogues, Eleanor Shanley, Christy Moore, Antonio Breschi and The Dropkick Murphys.

In Englewood, New Jersey, USA, of heart failure Daniel Hetu 58pianist and songwriter "J'Attendais" and musical director for Rene Simard. In Montreal, Canada, of cirrhosis of the liver Fr.

Eddie Hontiveros also known as Fr. Honti 85composer and musician who wrote such hymns as "Papuri Sa Diyos" and "Magnificat". In Iloilo City, Philippines, of heart failure Frank Lewin 83composer who penned music for such TV shows as "The Nurses" and "The Defenders". In Breslau, Germany, of congestive heart failure Cliff Thomas 67singer and guitarist who led the Cliff Thomas Trio, co-writing such hits as "Lovers Holiday" and "Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries", In Gulfport, Mississippi, USA, of cancer Jeff Salen 55guitarist, singer and songwriter and a member of The Tuff Darts "Who's Been Sleeping Here?

In Spokane, Washington, USA, of heart failure Teo Macero 73producer, composer and saxophonist who worked with Charles Mingus, Teddy Charles, Robert Palmer, The Lounge Lizards, Vernon Reid, D.

Logic, The Sandole Brothers, Third Stream and Miles Davis and also at Columbia Records with Dave Brubeck, J. Johnson, Mahalia Jackson, Johnny Mathis and Thelonious Monk. In Riverhead, New York, USA, following a long illness. Robert C Bob Bull 62lyricist and one half with melody writer John King of The Two Old Crocks, whose CD received airplay worldwide, and raised money for the Motability Charity. In Coventry, UK, of liver cancer Mort Garson 84composer, arranger and accompanist who co-wrote Ruby And The Romantics' "Our Day Will Come" and worked with Mel Torme, The Lettermen, The Sandpipers, The Sugar Shoppe, The Hollyridge Strings, The Sunset Strings, Doris Day, Glenn Yarborough and Glen Campbell.

In Roslyn, New York, of heart failure John Stewart 69singer and songwriter The Monkees "Daydream Believer" who led Johnny Stewart And The Furies "Rockin' Anna" as well as working with The Woodsmen, The Cumberland Three and The Kingston Trio. In San Diego, California, USA, of heart failure Mike Smith 65singer, keyboardist, songwriter and producer, who led Mike Smith's Rock Engine, and was a member of The Dave Clark Five "Glad All Over" and "Catch Us If You Can" as well as being a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee.

In London, UK, of pneumonia Norman Smith better known as Hurricane Smith 85musician, producer and songwriter, who was the engineer for all of The Beatles recordings untilbefore going on to produce Pink Floyd and The Pretty Things.

In the s, at the age of 50, he set out to become a recording star in his own right, and scored Top 10 hits including "Don't Let It Die" and "Oh Babe What Would You Say? In Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA.

Following a heart attack. Lew Spence 88songwriter who penned such hits as "So Long My Love" and "Nice 'n Easy" and whose songs have been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bobby Short, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Bing Crosby, Billy Eckstine and Dinah Shore.

Lee Hazlewood 78singer, songwriter and producer "Trouble Is A Lonesome Town" and "Six Feet Of Chain"whose songs have been recorded by Sanford Clark "The Fool"Nancy Sinatra "These Boots Are Made For Walking"Duane Eddy, Dean Martin "Houston"Primal Scream, Nick Cave, Harry Nilsson, The Astronauts and Megadeth. In Henderson, Nevada, USA, of renal cancer Sheriff Tex Davis 93songwriter, manager and promoter who co-wrote Gene Vincent's "Be-Bop-A-Lula" and worked at Monument Records promoting Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson and Jeannie Seely.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Ronnie Hazlehurst 79composer and musician who wrote music for such classic TV shows as "Are You Being Served? In St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, following a heart bypass Porter Wagoner 80singer, guitarist and songwriter who wrote or co-wrote, "Green Green Grass Of Home", "Carroll County Accident" and "Skid Row Joe", as well as working with Dolly Parton and hosting "The Porter Wagoner Show". Member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall Of Fame.

In New York, USA, following a stroke after carotid artery surgery Hy Zaretlyricist who co-wrote the classic "Unchained Melody", and whose songs have been recorded by Jimmy Dorsey, Lena Horne, The Andrews Sisters, Vaughn Monroe, Guy Lombardo, The Righteous Brothers, They Might Be Giants, U2 and Elvis Presley.

In Westport, Connecticut, USA, of heart failure Glenn Sutton 70songwriter and producer who co-wrote "Almost Persuaded" and "I Don't Wanna Play House", and worked with Billy Sherrill. Former husband of singer, Lynn Anderson. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of brain cancer Ben Weisman 86affectionately nicknamed by Elvis Presley as "The Mad Professor", who wrote and co-wrote music for Barbra Streisand "Love In The Afternoon"Johnny Mathis "When I Am with You"Bobby Vee, The Beatles and Elvis Presley "Follow That Dream" and "Fame And Fortune".

In Jamacia, Queens, New York, of heart failure Will Schaefer 79who composed or conducted music for TV's "The Wonderful World Of Disney", "I Dream Of Jeannie", "Hogan's Heroes", "The Flying Nun", "The Phil Silvers Show" and "Buck Rogers In The 25th Century" as well as being an arranger for Buddy Rich and Count Basie.

A Vocal Group Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Manhattan, New York, USA, of lung cancer Scott Mateer 46songwriter, DJ and producer whi co-wrote Lorrie Morgan's, "Dear Me". In Flowood, Mississippi, USA, of heart failure Carlos Alberto Ferreira Braga 99songwriter and singer whose songs include "Copacabana" and "Yes, Nos Temos Bananas".

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, of heart failure Del Reeves 75country singer and songwriter who scored with such songs as "The Girl On The Billboard" and "Looking At The World Through A Windshield" and who Worked with Jim Lauderdale "Diesel, Diesel, Diesel"Bobby Goldsboro and Penny DeHaven. In Centerville, Indiana, USA, of emphysema Jerry Hayes 61guitarist, drummer, singer and songwriter who led Jerry Hayes And The Wabash Cannon Band and wrote "Who's Cheatin' Who" and Charlie Rich's "Rollin' With The Flow".

In Memphis, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Jimmy Campbell 63singer, guitarist and songwriter whose songs include "When I Cross Your Path". He was a member of The Panthers, The Kirkbys "It's A Crime" and "Don't You Want Me No More"23rd Turnoff "Michaelangelo" and Rockin' Horse, and his songs have been recorded by Billy Fury "That's Right That's Me"The Swinging Blue Jeans "Keep Me Warm Til The Sun Shines" and The Merseys "Penny In My Pocket".

In Tucson, Arizona, USA, following a stroke Laura Brooke 14singer-songwriter whose first album "Right Place, Wrong Time" was due to be released this week. Florida, USA, following a motoring accident. Johnny Average born Mick Hodgkinson61British singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist who led Johnny Average And The Falcons and The Johnny Average Band "Ch Ch Cherie" and "Gotta Go Home" and who worked or wrote with Ian Kimmet, Mick Ronson, Meatloaf, Brian Briggs, Billy J.

In Kingston, New York, USA, of cancer Marijohn Wilkin 86the "Den Mother of Music Row", singer and songwriter of such classics as "The Long Black Veil" and "One Day At A Time". She led The Marijohn Singers. Her songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Jimmy Dean, Patsy Cline, Mitchell Torok, Johnny Horton, Wanda Jackson, Marilyn Sellars, Stonewall Jackson, Joan Baez, The Band, Webb Pierce, Eddie Cochran, Brenda Lee, Mel Tillis, Cowboy Copas, The Kingston Trio, Burl Ives, Eddie Cochran and Rod Stewart.

She was the mother of guitarist Buck "Ronny" Wilkins. In Kemp, Texas, USA, following a long illness Patricia Muller 54singer, songwriter and musician, whose songs include "Captured By The Net". In Dinnington, Sheffield, UK, of cancer Betty Comden 89lyricist of such hits as "New York, New York" and "The Party's Over", and who collaborated with Adolph Green, Leonard Bernstein, Cy Coleman, Jule Styne and Andre Previn. In New York, USA of heart failure Malcolm Arnold 84composer of music for films, including "The Bridge On The River Kwai" and "Hobson's Choice".

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of liver and pancreatic cancer Paul Mauriat 81orchestra leader and songwriter of such hits as "Love Is Blue" and "I Will Follow Him" as well as many songs for Mireille Mathieu, Charles Aznavour, Melina Mercouri, Leo Ferre and Leny Escudero.

In Perpignan, France, of heart failure Jack Palance 87actor, singer and songwriter whose songs include "The Meanest Guy That Ever Lived" and "Love Can Only Mean You". He also appeared in the films "The City Slickers", "Shane" and "Sudden Fear" and hosted TV's "Ripley's Believe It Or Not". In Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, USA, of heart failure Steve Benbow 75guitarist, singer and music director who led The Steve Benbow Folk Four, working with Dave Kier's Jazz Band, The Benbow Crew, The Chas McDevitt Skiffle Group, The Brady Boys, Spike Milligan, The Strawberry Hill Boys and The Sonny Stewart Skiffle Kings.

Peterson 85songwriter of more than one thousand songs, including "It Took A Miracle" and "Over The Sunset Mountains" as well as being president of Singspiration, a sacred music publishing company, and co-founder of Good Life Productions and The John W.

In Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, of cancer Stanley Cherry 74television writer, director, and producer who also wrote music for many of his television projects, such as "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "Flipper", "Gilligan's Island" and "Peyton Place". In Studio City, California, USA, of cancer Patrice Holloway 58sister of Motown artist Brenda Holloway, singer and songwriter "Love And Desire", "Ecstasy", and "You Made Me So Very Happy" as well as being the singing voice of Valerie for TV's "Josie And The Pussycats".

In Los Angeles, USA, following a heart attack Jackie Rae 84songwriter of such hits as Eddie Arnold's "Please Don't Go" and Andy Williams' "Happy Heart" and whose songs have been recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and Tony Bennett.

In Winnipeg, Canada, of heart failure Freddy Fender 69singer, songwriter and guitarist "Wasted Days And Wasted Nights" and "Before The Next Teardrop Falls". In Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, of lung cancer Bruno Lauzi 69singer and songwriter "Amore Caro, Amore Bello" and "Onda Su Onda" who worked with Lucio Battisti, Mogol, Edoardo Bennato and Mia Martini. In Peschiera Borromeo, Italy of parkinson's disease Walt Harper 80pianist and composer "Just The Taste" who led his own bands and was the owner of Walt Harper's Attic which showcased artists such as Mel Torme, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, and Maynard Ferguson.

In Point Breeze, Massachusetts, USA following a heart attack Nigel Holton 54composer who wrote music for such films as "Quake" and "Only The Strong".

Following a drowning in New Zealand Eddy Medora 61singer, songwriter and member of The Sunrays "I Live For The Sun" and "Andrea". In Los Angeles, California, USA, following a heart attack Edward Alperson 81composer and producer who wrote the music scores and songs for such films as "September Storm", "I Mobster", "Courage Of Black Beauty", "The Restless Breed", "Mohawk" and "Rose Of Cimarron".

In Encino, California, USA, of heart failure Freddie Marsden 66songwriter "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying"and member of Gerry And The Pacemakers. In Dingle, Liverpool, England, of heart failure Dennis Linde 63who wrote Elvis Presley's "Burning Love" and The Dixie Chicks' "Goodbye Earl". In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of lung disease.

Pierre Delanoe 88composer who wrote more than 5, songs including "Et Maintenant" What Now My Love and "Je t'Appartiens" Let It Be Me and who collaborated with Gilbert Becaud.

His songs have been recorded by Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, The Everly Brothers, Tom Jones, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Nina Simone, Johnny Hallyday, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, The Supremes, and The Temptations. In Poissy, France, of cardiac arrest Marian Grudeff 79composer, singer and musician who co-wrote the score for the Broadway musical "Baker Street". In Fort Worth, Texas, USA, following a heart attack Ian Hamer 74trumpeter, composer and bandleader, who was a member of Mrs Wilf Hamer's Band and worked with Carl Barriteau, Oscar Rabin, Vic Lewis, The Kirchin Brothers, Tubby Hayes "Night In Tunisia"The Beatles "Got To Get You Into My Life"Bing Crosby, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Shirley Bassey, Barbra Streisand, James Last, Matt Munro and, Kenny Wheeler, Eric Delaney, Jack Parnell, John Dankworth, Harry South, Joe Harriott, Mike Gibbs, Barbara Thompson, the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Band and Ted Heath, as well as working on Top Of The Pops for over 20 years.

In Brighton, UK, of cancer Danny Flores 77singer, saxophonist, guitarist and songwriter, and a member of The 3-D Ranch Boys, The Creshendoes and The Champs "Tequila" which he wrote.

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Worked with Dave Burgess and Glen Campbell. In Westminster, California, USA, following a heart attack Maxine Edgington 48songwriter who co-wrote "We Laughed" with Billy Bragg. In Dorset, UK, of breast cancer Joseph Stefano 84composer, lyricist and writer "One Dream Tells Me" and "Heartbeat" as well as the off Broadway musical comedy "It's Your Move" and the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's, "Psycho" along with such shows as "Eye Of The Cat," and "The Kindred".

He was also part owner of TV's "The Outer Limits". In Philadelphia, USA, of heart failure Jumpin' Gene Simmons 69singer and songwriter "Haunted House" and "Go On Shoes" who co-wrote "Indian Outlaw" for Tim McGraw. He worked with The Bill Black Combo and Elvis Presley. In Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, of cancer Earl Heywood 89songwriter who wrote "Tales Of The Donnelly Feud" and "Moonlight On Manitoulin Island" as well as leading The CKNX Barndance Gang while a member of The Serenade Ranch Gang "Alberta Waltz" and "Tears Of St.

In Exeter, Ontario Canada, of heart failure John Wyre 65composer and percussionist who wrote "Bernie" and "First Flower". He was a member of Nexus and worked with The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, The Kronos Quartet, The Japan Philharmonic, The Lyric Arts Trio and The Canadian Brass.

In Toronto, Canada, of heart failure Timothea Beckerman 55singer and songwriter "Teenage Prayer" who worked with Dr. John, Johnny Adams, Leon Russell and Walter "Wolfman" Washington as well as Founding Blue Soul Records.

In New York, USA, of hepatitis C John Blackburn 93songwriter and manager who co-wrote, "Moonlight In Vermont" and "Need You" and who, along with his wife, created Selective Records. In Massilon, Ohio, USA, of heart failure Robert Percell Ferguson 77singer, songwriter and pianist "Good Lovin'" and "Rock H-Bomb Rock" who led H. Bomb Ferguson And The Medicine Men as well as being a member of The US Blues Shouters and working with the HoneyDrippers. In Blue Ash, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA of emphysema and cardiopulmonary disease Dottie Burman 65singer and songwriter "When The Palm Trees Grow In Central Park" and "I'm Doin' The Best I Can" as well as the one-woman show, "Five Shows A Day" and the musical "I'm In Love With My Computer".

In New York City, USA, of heart failure Joseph Hampson 78bassist and songwriter "Talk About Peace"and a member of The Travellers, working with The Wayfarers, The Phoenix Singers and The North York Concert Orchestra. He was the husband of singer Sharon Hampson Trostin of the group Sharon, Lois And Bram. In Toronto, Canada, of lung cancer Michael Colicchio 82composer, pianist, and arranger who wrote, "La La Linda" as well as music for TV's "Rudolph And Frosty's Christmas In July" and for the film "Brown Eye, Evil Eye".

In Westfall Township, PA, USA, of heart failure. Marti Sharron 56songwriter and producer who co-wrote The Pointer Sisters' "Jump For My Love" and Chaka Khan's "Own The Night", as well as producing Natalie Cole and Anita Baker.

Her songs have been recorded by Celine Dion, Ray Charles and Barbra Streisand. In Sherman Oaks, California, USA, of cancer. In Duncanville, Texas, USA of cancer Derrill Bodley 59writer of such pieces "The Dream Lives On! A music professor and peace activist, he was killed in a motorcycle accident Richard Jameson Bell Jr 58composer, arranger and pianist who worked with Janis Joplin. In Chester, New Hampshire, USA, of heart failure Sonny Fisher 74singer, guitarist and songwriter "Rockin' Daddy" and "Hold Me Baby" who worked with Los Solitarios.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure David Townsend 50son of singer and songwriter Ed Townsend, singer, songwriter, producer and a member of Surface "Closer Than Friends" and "Shower Me With Your Love" who worked with Sister Sledge, The Isley Brothers, Jermaine Jackson, The New Edition and Aretha Franklin.

In Northbridge, California, USA, of unknown causes Rick Rhode 54songwriter and composer, and a member of Wonder, who collaborated with his wife Vivian Rhodes "Let's Be Lovers Again" and "Fasten Your Seat Belts" as well as composing music for TV's "The Guiding Light", "Another World, "Saturday Night Live and "Friends. In Washington, Georgia, USA, of heart failure Al Frazier 75singer and songwriter, who was a member of The Lamplighters, and The Rivingtons "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" and "The Bird's The Word" as well as working with Paul Anka and Duane Eddy.

In Las Vegas, Nevada, USA of diabetic complications Joe Jones 79singer, pianist, arranger and songwriter whose biggest hit was the US Number 1 "You Talk Too Much" and who worked with B B King.

In Copenhagen, Denmark, following a heart attack Romano Mussolini 75pianist, bandleader and jazz composer, who led the Romano Mussolini All Stars and worked with Helen Merrill, Tony Scott and Chet Baker.

He was the son of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. In Philadelphia, USA, of cancer Johnny Bienstock 84publisher and music executive who worked at Big Top, Atlantic, Cotillion and RSO Records, as well as owning Moss Rose Music and acting as general manager for E.

In Rome, Italy, from lung cancer Fred E. Ahlert 79founder of the Fred Ahlert Music Group who represented clients such as his father - songwriter Fred E.

Ahlert as well as Hal David and John Jacob Loeb. In San Francisco, California, USA, of heart failure Mike Elliott 65guitarist, producer, engineer and songwriter who worked with the Toronto Symphony, Clark Terry, Doug Kershaw, Les Paul, Chubby Checker, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Brenda Lee, John Davidson, Johnny Cash and many others.

In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of heart failure Marion Skelton who also worked as Marion Payton 64published poet, songwriter and author, who penned over songs, along with almost poems, as well as publishing three books.

He wrote "Hello Mary Lou" for Rick Nelson", "Rubber Ball" for Bobby Vee, and "He's A Rebel" for The Crystals, working with Phil Spector, The Rolling Stones, George Jones, and Marc Almond "Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart". A Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee. He co-hosted TV's "Hee Haw", working with with Tommy Collins, Tommy Sands, Don Rich, Wanda Jackson and Faron Young. A Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee. In Bakersfield, California, USA, of heart failure Cindy Walker 87songwriter whose work was recorded by such stars as Bob Wills "Bubbles In My Beer"Roy Orbison "Dream Baby How Long Must I Dream "Eddy Arnold "Take Me In Your Arms And Hold Me"Hank Snow "The Gold Rush Is Over"George Morgan, Gene Autry, Jim Reeves "Distant Drums"Jerry Wallace, Ray Charles, Mickey Gilley, Ricky Skaggs, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Michael Nesmith, Webb Pierce and Ernest Tubb "Warm Red Wine".

In Mexia, Texas, USA, of heart failure David Blume 74keyboardist, arranger and composer who co-wrote The Cyrkle's "Turn Down Day" and led The Dave Blume Trio, working with his wife, singer Carolyn Hester. Part 1", "Johnny Dangerously" and "Nine To Five". In Woodland Hills, California, USA, following a heart attack Hamilton Camp 72British born actor, singer and songwriter who wrote "Pride Of Man" which was covered by Quicksilver Messenger Service and worked with Bob Gibson "You Can Tell The World" and "Well, Well, Well".

He also appeared in the films, "Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman" and "Heaven". In Miami, Florida, USA, of heart failure Eugene Record 65singer and songwriter "Laying Beside You"who was a member of The Chanteurs "You Did That To Me" and The Hi-Lites who changed their name to The Chi-Lites "Oh Girl" and "Have You Seen Her" and who worked with Jackie Wilson and C-Nario. In Chicago, USA, of cancer Fred Smith 67songwriter and producer who produced and co-wrote songs for The Olympics "Western Movies"Bob And Earl "Harlem Shuffle" and The Watts rd Street Rhythm Band, and who also worked with Cliff Goldsmith.

In Los Angeles, USA, following a heart attack Little Milton Campbell 71song of legendary blues performer Big Milton, blues singer, guitarist and songwriter "The Blues Is Alright", "We're Gonna Make It" and "Your Wife Is Cheating On Us"who worked with Sonny Boy Williamson II and Fontella Bass. In Inverness, Mississippi, USA, following a stroke Spud Murphy 96composer, arranger, bandleader and teacher, who created or arranged music for The Three Stooges, The Honey Boys, Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra and Benny Goodman, as well as composing music for over 50 films.

In Los Angeles, California, USA, following complications from surgery Detroit Junior 74pianist and songwriter "Money Tree" and "Too Poor"who worked with Howlin' Wolf and whose songs were recorded by such singers as Koko Taylor.

The Next Generation and Amazing Stories. In Rome, Italy, of lung cancer Joel Hirschhorn 67songwriter, singer and pianist who collaborated with Al Kasha, writing music for TV's Knots Landing and the songs, "The Morning After" for the film "The Poseidon Adventure", "I'd Like To Be You For A Day" for the film "Freaky Friday", "We May Never Love Like This Again" for the film "The Towering Inferno", the original score for "Pete's Dragon" plus songs for Elvis Presley and Charles Aznavour.

In Thousand Oaks, California, USA, following a heart attack. Jack Segal 86songwriter and lyricist who penned "Scarlet Ribbons" and co-wrote "When Sunny Gets Blue", and whose songs have been recorded by Tony Bennett, Dinah Shore, Harry Belafonte, Perry Como and Frank Sinatra. In Tarzana, Calufornia, USA, of heart failure Chris Curtis 63drummer, singer and songwriter, and a former member of The Searchers "Needles And Pins" and "Love Potion Number 9"The Flowerpot Men "Let's Go To San Francisco"Roundabout who later became Deep Purple and The Merseycats, and who later produced Paul and Barry Ryan.

In Oldham, UK, of cancer Hugh Davies 61electronic music composer, musicologist and instrument maker, who was a member of Gentle Fire and worked with The Music Improvisation Company, Han Bennink and Hans-Karsten Raecke.

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In London, of cancer Sammi Smith 61singer and songwriter "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and "So Long Charlie Brown, Don't Look For Me Around". In Oklahoma City, USA, of emphysema Bill Potts 75jazz pianist, composer and arranger who worked with Woody Herman, Bobby Vinton, Paul Anka, Quincy Jones, Buddy Rich and Ella Fitzgerald. In Plantation, Florida, USA, of cardiac arrest Jeremy Hare 33singer and songwriter "In The Morning Sun". In Wilmington, Delaware, USA, following a fall from the fourth floor of a car park Jimmy Griffin 61singer-songwriter who wrote Conway Twitty's "Who's Gonna Know", Restless Heart's "You Can Depend On Me" and co-wrote The Carpenters' "For All We Know", as well as being a founding member of Bread "Everything I Own" and "Baby I'm A Wanting You"The Remingtons "A Long Time Ago" and "Wall Around Her Heart" and Black Tie "Learning The Game" and working with Lynn Bryant "Can We Still Be Friends" and Terry Sylvester.

In Franklin, Tennessee, of complications from cancer William Pippin 45gospel singer and songwriter "His Second Time Around" and "I'll See You Soon" and a founding member of The Chosen who also worked with Segos And Naomi and Jerry And The Singing Goffs.

In Columbus, Georgia, USA, following a heart attack Bezerra da Silva 77singer, musician and composer "Hey Cat - Give Us A Break" and "Somebody Kidnapped My Mother-In-Law".

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, of pulmonary emphysema Uzi Hitman 52songwriter and performer "Adon Olam", Noladati Lashalom", "Ratziti Sheteda" and "Kan"who reached the third place at the Eurovision Song Contest.

In Tel Aviv, Israel, following a heart attack Bill Spivery 73songwriter of such songs as "Operator" which became popular with the help of The Manhattan Transfer. In Cleveland, USA, following a heart attack Rob Heaton 43drummer, instrumentalist, songwriter and a member of New Model Army "Poison Street" and "Here Comes The War".

In Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, of pancreatic cancer Pete Jolly 72pianist and composer "Little Bird"who led The Pete Jolly Trio and worked with Benny Carter, Chet Baker, Herb Geller, Barney Kessel and The Shorty Rogers Giants. In Los Angeles, of cardiopulmonary arrest Billy Scott 81ukulele and banjolele player, singer and songwriter, "He's Only Singing For One"who worked with The Saturated Seven.

In Santa Monica, California, USA, of cancer Cy Coleman 75musician and composer "Witchcraft" and "The Best Is Yet To Come"who led The Cy Coleman Trio and wrote for the musicals, "Sweet Charity" and "City of Angels", working with lyricists Carolyn Leigh and Dorothy Fields. In New York, of heart failure George Canseco 70songwriter who penned over songs, including "I Am A Filipino", commissioned by Imelda Marcos.

In Manila, Philippines, of complications from liver disease and lung cancer Nadine Renee 32singer and songwriter "Be A Better Man" and "Say You'll Stay" and a member of Planet Soul "Set U Free".

In New York, following complications from childbirth Richard Henry 83blues musician and composer. In Beaufort, North Carolina, USA, of heart failure Delsey McKay 80pianist and songwriter "Hold Her Hand A Little Higher" and "Sing American Sing". In New York, USA, of cancer John Marabuto 79jazz arranger and composer. In El Cerrito, California, USA of heart failure. Lee Mallory 60guitarist and songwriter who was a member of Millennium and Saggitarius and worked with The Association, co-writing their hits "Better Times" and "Just About The Same".

In San Francisco, California, USA, of liver cancer Derrick Plourde 34drummer and songwriter who was a member of Lagwagon, Bad Astronauts, RKL and The Ataris and also worked with The Mad Caddies, Jaws, and Threatened Hope. In Goleta City, California, USA, of self-inflicted gunshot wounds Duke McFadden 48songwriter and pianist, and an original member ofwho co-wrote "I Could Be Good For You". In Los Angeles, California, USA, of natural causes Wally Tax 57singer, songwriter, guitarist, and a member of The Outsiders "Lying All The Time" and "Summer Is Here"Tax Free "Yiva" and "My Lady Truth" and who worked with John Cale, Bamboule, George Cash, Watermen and The Mustangs.

In Amsterdam, Holland, of cancer Johnnie Johnson 81one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, pianist and composer "Son's Dream" and "Movin' Out" who led The Johnnie Johnson Trio and Johnnie Johnson And The Kentucky Headhunters "That'll Work" and "She's Got To Have It" and who also worked with Chuck Berry "Roll Over Beethoven" and "No Particular Place To Go"Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker and Bo Diddley.

In St Louis, Missouri, USA, of heart failure Steve Jablecki 59singer, guitarist and songwriter and a member of Wadsworth Mansion "Sweet Mary" and "Michigan Harry Slaughter" and Slingshot. In New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, of cancer Bob Gardiner 54writer and musician who performed original satiric songs and who worked with Mason Williams for two Smothers Brothers specials. In Guernsey, Channel Islands, following a heart attack Johnny Moore 65singer and songwriter "Just My Way Of Loving You" and "Tears Of Joy".

In Windsor, Ontario, Canada of pulmonary embolism Martin Denny 94jazz musician and composer whose hits include "Quiet Village" and who worked with Arthur Lyman.

In Hawaii Kai, Hawaii, USA, of heart failure Chris LeDoux 57guitarist, singer-songwriter "Even Cowboys Like A Little Rock And Roll" and "Riding For A Fall" who worked with with Garth Brooks "Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy"Toby Keith "Copenhagen" and Jon Bon Jovi "Bang A Drum".

In Aultman, Ohio, USA of heart failure Chris Cox 58singer, songwriter and guitarist who worked with Suzanne Paris, Bobby Mason, Dan Forde, Richard Hathaway, Brian DeWolf, Jason Perrin, Tai Vare, Bobby Yang, Dave Johnson, Buddy Miles and Khristie Krantz. In Davie, Florida, USA, of pneumonia Justin Hinds 63singer and songwriter "Carry Go Bring Come" and "Jump Out The Frying Pan" and who was a member of The Dominoes and who worked with The Jamaica All Stars.

In Steertown, St Anns, Jamaica of lung cancer Jakson Spires 53drummer, singer and songwriter and a member of Blackfoot "Highway Song" and "Fly Away" and The Southern Rock All-Stars and who worked with Benny Mardones, Phil Lynott, Willie Dixon and Albert King.

In Fort Pierce, Florida, USA Ken Hunt 34bassist, drummer, singer, songwriter, journalist, poet and a member of Toast, Harvey Wallbanger, Self-Help Seminar, Unplanned Pregnancy and Mayor Daley. In Chicago, Illinois, USA, following an accident Jack Keller 68songwriter who wrote Chordettes' "Just Between You and Me", Connie Francis' "Everybody's Somebody's Fool", Jimmy Clanton's "Venus In Blue Jeans" and Bobby Vee's "Run To Him", along with the theme songs for TV's "Bewitched" and "Gidget".

Keller also produced The Monkees and worked with Howard Greenfield and Ernie Sheldon. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of leukaemia, Peter Hirsten 69Global Music Group founder whose clients include Paul Simon, Rondor Music, ATV Music, Dick James Music, Sting, the Police and the Doors. In London, UK, of heart failure Zuzana Navarova de Tejada 45singer, composer, record producer and leader of KOA "Barvy Vsecky" and "Jako Santidevi"and Nerez "Za Poledne", "Na Vareny Nudli"as well as working with guitarist Ivan Gutierrez "Trez" and "Zelene"folk singer Karel Plihal and Slavek Janousek.

In Prague, Czech Republic, of cancer Darrell Abbott 38guitarist and songwriter who was formerly with Pantera "Cemetery Gates" and "Cowboys From Hell" and Damageplan "Blink Of An Eye" and "New Found Power" and worked with Nickleback. The son of country songwriter Jerry Abbott, he died having been shot on stage in Columbus, Ohio, USA Jackson Mac Low 82poet, composer and performance artist who as a member of Fluxus and worked with his wife, Anne Tardos and with John Cage.

In Manhattan, New York, USA, of complications following a stroke Harry Roesli 53guitarist, composer and singer who founded Depot Kreasi Seni Bandung DKSB and The Gang Of Harry Roesli. In West Jakarta, Indonesia, of heart disease Margaret Fay Shawpianist, folkologist and photographer, who wrote down and annotated folk songs of South Uist and the stories behind them using her knowledge of Scottish Gaelic, later publishing the book "Folksongs And Folklore Of South Uist".

In Fort William, Scotland, of heart failure Robert Hoyt 21drummer, songwriter and member of Clarion. Killed while serving with the US military in Iraq Bert Reid 48singer, saxophonist, songwriter, producer and a member of The Crown Heights Affair "Every Beat Of My Heart" and "Dreaming A Dream" who also worked with Unlimited Touch, Raw Silk and Barbara Tucker. In New York, USA, of lung cancer Johnnie Carl 57pianist, composer, conductor and arranger who worked With Celine Dion, John Tesh and Michael Crawford.

In Los Angeles, by self-inflicted gunshot wounds Mack Vickery 69singer, songwriter Jerry Lee Lewis's "Rockin' My Life Away" and George Strait's "The Fireman" and an Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

In Memphis, Tennessee, USA, of a rare bone disease Gary Lupico 49guitarist, composer, songwriter and co-owner of The Interzone Recording Studio. In Dallas, Texas, USA, of an aneurysm Ray Peterson 70singer and songwriter known as the "Golden Voice of Rock 'n' Roll", whose hits include "The Wonder of You", "Tell Laura I Love Her" and "Corrina, Corrina".

He also founded Dunes Records, and worked with Phil Spector during his early years in New York. Simeone 94conductor, arranger, composer and pianist whose choral group had hits with, "The Little Drummer Boy" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?

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In Manhattan, New York City, USA, of heart failure Michael J Comley 62songwriter whose songs include "Sunrise To Sunset" and "The Look Of Hunger". In Kingswood, Bristol, UK, from cancer Jaime Mendoza-Nava 79pianist who composed music for Walt Disney's, "The Mickey Mouse Club" and "Zorro" and was the music director for United Productions Of America working on the cartoon series "Mr.

Magoo" as well as scoring music for over films including "Ballad Of A Gunfighter" and "The Vampire Hookers". In Wrightsboro, Texas, USA, of heart failure. Michael Hensey 55poet and songwriter. In Edison, New Jersey, USA, following a stroke La Marr Thomas In New York, USA, of cancer. In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, of cancer. Ersel Hickey 70singer songwriter "Bluebirds Over The Mountain"whose songs were recorded by the Beachboys, Ritchie Valens and Jackie Wilson.

In New York, USA, of cancer Steven Marshall 40singer-songwriter. Suddenly, in his sleep. In Glasgow, Scotland Bill Lowery 79the music publisher responsible for publishing "Be-Bop-A-Lula", "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden", "Games People Play" and "I Love The Nightlife" among others. In Atlanta, Georgia, USA, of cancer Graeme Kelling 47songwriter and suitarist, and a member of Deacon Blue "Fellow Hoodlums" and "Cover From The Sky".

In Glasgow, Scotland, of pancreatic cancer Auntie Martha Martha Poepoe Hohu 87conductor, composer, arranger, singer and organist. In New York, USA, of heart failure Ken Darby 47songwriter a member of The Black Irish Band. In Los Angeles, California, USA, following a motorcycle accident Naomi Shemer 74singer songwriter "Jerusalem Of Gold" and "Lu Yehi"known as the First Lady of Israeli Song. In Tel Aviv, Israel, of heart failure Agnes Cunningham 95singer and accordionist who wrote, "Sundown" and co-wrote, "My Oklahoma Home It Done Blowed Away ".

She worked with The Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie and was a co-founder of the folk song journal "Broadside", publishing more than 1, songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Janis Ian, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Pete Seeger and Tom Paxton.

In New Paltz, New York, USA, of heart failure Tony Audate 44Haitian singer, guitarist and songwriter. In Detroit, Michigan, USA, of heart disease Syreeta Wright 58singer and songwriter "Spinnin' and Spinnin'" and "Your Kiss Is Sweet" who worked with Billy Preston "With You I'm Born Again"G.

Cameron "Let's Make a Deal"Michael Bolton, Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder, to whom she was once married. In Los Angeles, California, USA, of bone cancer Hal Carter 69manager, agent, producer and songwriter "Come On And Twist"who worked with Marty Wilde, Billy Fury, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, The Liverpool Express, Coast To Coast and The Kinks. He produced The Byrds "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Turn, Turn, Turn" and Paul Revere And The Raiders as well as working with The Beach Boys, Gram Parsons, The Mamas And The Papas, Bobby Darin, Glen Campbell and Ry Cooder.

Son of actress Doris Day and trombonist Al Jorden. In Beverly Hills, California, USA, of cancer Pat Best 81singer, guitarist and songwriter " I Love You For Sentimental Reasons" and "I Understand Just How You Feel" and a member of Deek Watson And The Brown Dots, The Four Tunes, The Tunes Plus One and The Rainbeaus.

In Roseville, California, USA, of heart failure Lalomie Washburn 70singer and songwriter "Try My Love" and "Freaky Strangeness" who worked with Hi Voltage, Buddy Miles, D. Rogers, Rufus, Stevie Wonder, Paulinho Da Costa, Quincy Jones and Greg Phillinganes.

In New York, USA, of cancer Shobha Gurtu 79singer who also composed music for a number of movies as well as being the mother of jazz musician, Trilok. In Bombay, India, of cardiac arrest Jacques Levy 69songwriter, writer and director who headed Colgate's theatre programme for 12 years and directed, "The Rolling Thunder Review", as well as co-writing songs with Bob Dylan "Hurricane"The Byrds "All The Things" and Roger McGuinn "Chestnut Mare"In New York, USA, of cancer Lester Lanin 97bandleader and songwriter "Pink Petal Waltz"whose bands played for many US presidential inaugurations and for Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding reception for which he wrote, "My Lady Love.

In Killeen, Texas, USA, following a stabbing incident Joe Bushkin 87jazz pianist and songwriter, who performed with some of the best jazz musicians of his time, including such greats as Fats Waller, Eddie Condon and Billie Holiday.

As a member of the Tommy Dorsey band, he co-wrote the hit "Oh! Look At Me Now" with John DeVries, which launched the career of a young Frank Sinatra, the band's vocalist. In New York, USA, of pneumonia. Dave Dudley 75country singer and songwriter whose hits include "Six Days On The Road" and "Truck Drivin' Son Of A Gun". In Spencer, Wisconsin, USA, following a heart attack Gary Stewart 58country singer-songwriter, whose hits include "Out Of Hand" and "She's Actin' Single I'm Drinkin' Doubles ".

In Fort Pierce, Florida, USA, from a self-inflicted gunshot Don Jobe 51 singer-songwriter, who was a member of The Otis Wheat Band, Louisiana Hot Sauce and The Mason Dixon Band. In Faraday, Louisiana, USA, following a car accident Peter Moscos 55guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, and a member of The Sect "Lonely Road" and "St.

In Sydney, Australia, of cancer Charles R Green 90songwriter who penned Phil Harris's "The Thing" and did the string arrangement for Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song".

In Los Angeles, California, USA, following a fall from a ladder Harpo Kidwell 91country musician and songwriter who wrote "How Many Biscuits Can You Eat? In Adairsville, Georgia, USA, of complications from Parkinson's disease Peter Torres 61singer, keyboardist, songwriter and a member of Billy And The Essentials "The Dance Is Over" and "Maybe You'll Be There".

In Hominy, Oklahoma, USA, of cancer Max D Barnes 73country singer-songwriter whose hits include "Chiselled In Stone" and "Look At Us" and whose songs were recorded by Charley Pride, Randy Travis, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill and others. In Seattle, Washington, USA, of leukaemia Donald Siegal 54composer and lyricist who wrote songs for TV's "Captain Kangaroo" and worked with Jim Henson to write songs for TV's "Sesame Street".

In New York City, USA, of leukaemia.