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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 30/04/2026

David Allan Coe, 1939-2026 The celebrated outlaw country star and songwriter who penned "Take This Job and Shove It," Coe's rowdy reputation nearly outshone his musical career. www.allmusic.com/artist/david...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 08/03/2026

Country Joe McDonald, 1942-2026 A prolific American folk singer/songwriter who emerged from the '60s counterculture leading his band Country Joe & the Fish, McDonald will forever be remembered for his Woodstock performance of the "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" www.allmusic.com/artist/count...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 27/01/2026

Sly Dunbar, 1952-2026 One of reggae's most influential and inventive drummers, also half of the legendary production duo Sly & Robbie. www.allmusic.com/artist/sly-d...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 28/12/2025

Brigitte Bardot, 1934-2025 Though primarily known for her work on film, Brigitte Bardot scored a number of sultry French pop hits in tandem with the infamous singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg. www.allmusic.com/artist/brigi...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 20/12/2025

Mick Abrahams, 1943-2025 After leaving Jethro Tull, English guitarist Mick Abrahams founded Blodwyn Pig who made a valuable contribution to the late-'60s U.K. blues rock boom, and continued performing for decades. www.allmusic.com/artist/mick-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 04/12/2025

Steve Cropper, 1941-2025 Known onscreen from his notable role in The Blues Brothers, Cropper was the legendary house guitarist for Stax Records and, as a member of Booker T. & the M.G.'s, backed artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Sam & Dave. www.allmusic.com/artist/steve...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 03/11/2025

Donna Jean Godchaux, 1947-2025 As the only woman officially billed with the Grateful Dead, Donna Jean Godchaux became a fixture at mid-'70s shows and as a topic of discussion in the taper community. www.allmusic.com/artist/donna...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 26/10/2025

Remembering James Manheim We're sad to announce the passing of longtime classical and Americana music editor James Manheim. Jim began at the All Music Guide in 1999 and contributed over thirty thousand thousand(!) written pieces over the years. www.allmusic.com/artist/james...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 19/10/2025

Sam Rivers, 1977-2025 The bassist and founding member of nu-metal superstars Limp Bizkit provided a primal element of the band's lurching, pummeling sound in songs such as "Nookie," "Rollin'" and "Break Stuff." www.allmusic.com/artist/limp-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 14/10/2025

D'Angelo, 1974-2025 Neo-soul legend whose scattered releases, including the Grammy-winning Voodoo and Black Messiah, upheld and advanced traditional R&B. www.allmusic.com/artist/dange...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 12/10/2025

John Lodge, 1943-2025 The bassist, songwriter, and co-lead vocalist for the Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodge was responsible for some of the band's best hard rock numbers, most notably the single "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" and "Ride My See-Saw." www.allmusic.com/artist/john-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 19/09/2025

Brett James, 1968-2025 One of the most successful country songwriters of the 2000s, James became best known for Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel." www.allmusic.com/artist/brett...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 16/09/2025

Tomas Lindberg, 1972-2025 Founding member and vocalist for the pioneering Swedish death metal band At the Gates, Lindberg's heavy melodic power helped establish the Gothenburg sound through their influential albums in the '90s. www.allmusic.com/artist/at-th...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 07/08/2025

Eddie Palmieri, 1936-2025 Bronx-based pianist who pioneered contemporary salsa with a unique approach characterized by free improvisation and experimentation. www.allmusic.com/artist/eddie...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 05/08/2025

Terry Reid, 1949-2025 British singer and guitarist Reid has been long-rumored to have turned down the frontman role in Yardbirds, Zeppelin, and Deep Purple, recorded respectable hard rock albums in the late '60s and early '70s, and continued into the 21st century. www.allmusic.com/artist/terry...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 02/08/2025

Jeannie Seely, 1940-2025 Arriving in 1966 as part of a wave of modern women in country, singer and composer Jeannie Seely brought us the classics "Don't Touch Me," "Can I Sleep in Your Arms?" and "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You." www.allmusic.com/artist/jeann...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 01/08/2025

Flaco Jiménez, 1939-2025 The foremost exponent of Tex-Mex music, Jiménez introduced the traditional conjunto sound to mainstream pop and country listeners thanks to his collaborations with the Texas Tornados, Dwight Yoakam, and the Mavericks. www.allmusic.com/artist/flaco...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 27/07/2025

Tom Lehrer, 1928-2025 Harvard mathematics professor turned musical satirist whose influence on counterculture comedy was inestimable, proven on such timeless classics as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Elements," and "The Masochism Tango." www.allmusic.com/artist/tom-l...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 23/07/2025

AllMusic Staff Pick Tyler, The Creator Flower Boy As Flower Boy T with that gravelly voice and irascible disposition befitting a proprietor of a rust-belt collision shop, he thrives on his paradoxical character throughout his self-produced fourth solo album. www.allmusic.com/album/mw0003...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 22/07/2025

Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025 A pioneering and instinctive metal showman who gained fame in Black Sabbath and as a solo act with his dramatic flair and a knack for creating controversy, Ozzy Osbourne was an irreplaceable architect of the heavy metal sound. www.allmusic.com/artist/ozzy-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 17/07/2025

Connie Francis, 1937-2025 A singer of tearful ballads and jaunty uptempo numbers, Connie Francis reigned as one of the most successful pop artists of the late '50s and early '60s, beloved for hits such as "Pretty Little Baby" and "Who's Sorry Now." www.allmusic.com/artist/conni...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 24/06/2025

Mick Ralphs, 1944-2025 Mick Ralphs was the lead guitarist for not one, but two of album rock's most storied bands: underappreciated glam rock legends Mott the Hoople, and the more commercially successful hard rockers Bad Company. www.allmusic.com/artist/mick-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 18/06/2025

Hey Tracy, looking back through our info, I think Andy may have stopped at 1978. Checking the Wayback Machine shows older entries for all of the other years, but no '79. web.archive.org/web/20250000...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 09/06/2025

Sly Stone, 1943-2025 Sylvester Stewart was a funk trailblazer who upended rock and soul in the '60s and '70s as leader of Sly & the Family Stone. www.allmusic.com/artist/sylve...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 27/05/2025

Rick Derringer, 1947-2025 A sought-after producer and respected rock and blues guitarist, both as a solo artist and with several groups, Rick Derringer gave us the bubblegum anthem "Hang On Sloopy" and the FM staple "Rock & Roll, Hoochie Koo." www.allmusic.com/artist/rick-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 29/04/2025

Mike Peters, 1959-2025 Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Mike Peters, the Alarm parlayed robust, folk-inspired rock anthems into an eight-year, five-album career. www.allmusic.com/artist/the-a...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 07/04/2025

Clem Burke, 1955-2025 Longtime fixture of the new wave scene and founding member of Blondie, drummer Clem Burke propelled the band with his unique blend of punk, reggae, and disco beats on hits like Call Me, The Tide Is High, Atomic, and Heart Of Glass. www.allmusic.com/artist/clem-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 03/04/2025

Michael Hurley, 1941-2025 Esoteric folk revivalist and cohort of the Holy Modal Rounders, Hurley maintained the classic itinerant folk lifestyle throughout his career. Have Moicy! www.allmusic.com/artist/micha...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 20/03/2025

Friends of AllMusic: Online advertising is no longer able to support our operating costs so we're asking for your help. If you are an AllMusic user and value the work we've put in for three+ decades, please consider subscribing. www.allmusic.com/subscribe No ads, faster pages, our appreciation.

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 06/03/2025

Roy Ayers, 1940-2025 A progressive jazz vibraphone player who successfully bridged jazz and funk and inspired scores of hip-hop producers, Ayers will be remembered for his enduring classic "Everybody Loves the Sunshine." www.allmusic.com/artist/roy-a...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 02/03/2025

Angie Stone, 1961-2025 A singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, prolific songwriter, arranger, hip-hop pioneer and neo-soul catalyst whose career was studded by two gold albums (Black Diamond, Mahogany Soul) and three Grammy-nominated performances. www.allmusic.com/artist/angie...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 01/03/2025

David Johansen, 1950-2025 The androgynous frontman of pioneering punk-ers New York Dolls explored everything from jazz vocals to country blues as a soloist. www.allmusic.com/artist/david...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 24/02/2025

Roberta Flack, 1937-2025 The R&B singer best known for the passionate hit "Killing Me Softly with His Song" used her quiet, commanding vocal technique to perfect a nuanced blend of soul, jazz, gospel, and folk music. www.allmusic.com/artist/rober...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 30/01/2025

Marianne Faithfull, 1946-2025 A gentle '60s pop vocalist who matured into a smoky chanteuse focusing on dark, deeply personal themes. www.allmusic.com/artist/maria...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 21/01/2025

Garth Hudson, 1937-2025 A mercurial Canadian multi-instrumentalist whose immersion in an array of musical styles, including classical, ragtime, and jazz, colored the Band. www.allmusic.com/artist/garth...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 21/01/2025

John Sykes, 1959-2025 Best known for his stints with hard rock outfits Thin Lizzy, Blue Murder, Tygers of Pan Tang, and Whitesnake, guitarist John Sykes was also a solo artist and an accomplished songwriter, co-writing hits "Still of the Night" and "Is this Love." www.allmusic.com/artist/john-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 07/01/2025

AllMusic Staff Pick Future Pluto If astronauts drank the purple stuff instead of Tang they'd probably listen to this space case all day long. Future is a limited rapper but this debut packages his auto-tuned mumble so well, it's a trip worth taking. www.allmusic.com/album/mw0002294748

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 01/01/2025

AllMusic Staff Pick Bob Dylan Planet Waves Knocked into shape in anticipation of his 1974 return to touring, Planet Waves reunited Bob Dylan with the Band, and playing with familiar friends gave this music a loosely tight vibe that's warm and satisfying. www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000195528

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 01/01/2025

Our 2024 year in review coverage ends with the top 10 albums of the year as voted on by the AllMusic community. Respondents from all around the world made their choices, and we're excited to share the top 10 results as voted by you, the AllMusic reader. www.allmusic.com/blog/post/th...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 31/12/2024

AllMusic Staff Pick The Chambers Brothers The Time Has Come Tick tock. As we look back and think about the year past, there is no better soundtrack than the psychedelic soul of the Chambers Brothers. www.allmusic.com/album/the-time-has…

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 31/12/2024

Alongside of all the new music of 2024, there was plenty of opportunity to dig into the archives and examine a terrific array of compilations and reissues. www.allmusic.com/year-in-revi...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 28/12/2024

Last chance to vote in the AllMusic Readers' Poll. Make up to five selections from a list of albums that were highly rated by AllMusic users. www.allmusic.com/blog/post/allmusic…

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 27/12/2024

AllMusic Staff Pick The Monkees Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. combined their confident musical imagination and some top-shelf studio musicians and a batch of superb songs. www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000200976

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 26/12/2024

The familiar themes of heartache, introspection, revelation, and rebirth permeate this year's releases from singer/songwriters Adrianne Lenker, Maggie Rogers, Iron & Wine, and Rosali. These are our favorite singer/songwriter albums of 2024. www.allmusic.com/year-in-revi...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 25/12/2024

We shared our editors' favorite classical instrumental recordings of the year, and now it's time to delve into the world of classical music with vocal accompaniment. www.allmusic.com/year-in-revi...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 24/12/2024

2024 featured plenty of excellent albums from beyond the mainstream framework of Western music, including Kali Uchis' Orquídeas, an amapiano-influenced record from South African pop star Tyla, and Niger-based guitar hero Mdou Moctar's searing Funeral for Justice. www.allmusic.com/year-in-revi...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 22/12/2024

AllMusic Staff Pick Holsapple-Stamey Mavericks The co-founders of the dB's reunited eight years after Chris Stamey left the group for a low-key duo LP. Dominated by acoustic instruments, it was quieter & more thoughtful than the dB's edgy pop. www.allmusic.com/album/mavericks-mw…

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 21/12/2024

AllMusic Staff Pick DMX ...And Then There Was X Though it's DMX's third album in two years, ...And Then There Was X, released 25 years ago today, doesn't show much sign of burnout. www.allmusic.com/album/and-th...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 19/12/2024

Slim Dunlap, 1951-2024 Replacement Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap epitomized the journeyman musician who played for the fun of it and made a career as a beloved figure in the Twin Cities music scene. www.allmusic.com/artist/slim-...

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 18/12/2024

Zakir Hussain, 1951-2024 Indian-born master of the tabla, an Indian classical hero of his homeland and an ambassador for world music beyond. www.allmusic.com/artist/zakir-hussa…

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