The Musician Death Thread

carvinplayer · Post by **carvinplayer** » Monday Dec 22, 2014

R.I.P. Joe Cocker.....AMAZING vocalist and Icon

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761

carvinplayer · Post by **carvinplayer** » Saturday Jan 03, 2015

Country Music Grand Ole Opry Icon
Little Jimmy Dickens
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/musi ... /20994825/

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Friday Jan 09, 2015

Andraé Crouch R.I.P.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/musi ... /21262183/

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Monday Jan 12, 2015

Bassist Tim Drummond R.I.P.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... Fob28uY29t

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Wednesday Jan 28, 2015

Edgar Froese from Tangerine Dream R.I.P.

http://www.stereogum.com/1731312/r-i-p- ... oese/obit/

Post by **Jim Price** » Tuesday Feb 03, 2015

I'm saddened to report the passing of Skell drummer Keith Kweder. He died late Monday night, February 2, from respiratory issues. He was 32.

Keith was a force behind the drum kit, and displayed some of the fastest footwork on bass drums I've witnessed on the area music scene. His drum solos during Skell performances usually left me picking my jaw off the floor.

Off the stage, Keith was fun and down to earth. I had the pleasure to interview him on the "Homegrown Rocker" a few years ago, and you could tell he was passionate about his music and drumming.

Besides Skell, Keith also was involved in other projects including Mother Cool, which released a CD in 2013.

Here is a photo of Keith, taken during a performance at Aldo's in December, 2007. My condolences to Keith's family, friends and bandmates.

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Tuesday Feb 03, 2015

Long time area vocalist Denise Karwoski (Trautman) passed away on Jan. 27th after a long illness. Denise was a member of several bands over the years including The Johnstown Classic Rockers, Red Alert, and Strutter to name a few.

KARWOSKI – Denise L., 60, Upper Yoder Township, died Jan. 27, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born Sept. 7, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Leon E. and Dorothy L. (Seifert) Trautman. Preceded in death by sister-in-law, Donanna Trautman; and nephew, Kevin Trautman. Survived by brother, Tom Trautman, Kyle, Texas; nephew, Robert Trautman, and wife, Vickie, San Antonio, Texas; niece, Deanna Trautman, Austin, Texas; great-nieces and great-nephew, Tiffany, Robert "Robbie," Cassie, Stephanie and Gabi; and great-great-nieces; and a great-great-nephew. Denise was a graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School and a member of St. Clement Catholic Church. She was an assistant in the activities department of The Allegheny Lutheran Home of Johnstown. She also sang with various Johnstown bands. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc.

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Thursday Feb 05, 2015

Don Covay, R&B artist and songwriter, R.I.P.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... Fob28uY29t

Post by **Jim Price** » Saturday Feb 07, 2015

Mike Moritz, a member of several Harrisburg-based bands that played in the area since the 1980s, passed away on Thursday at age 54. Mike played bass and sang for such bands as M&M Stew, Ashley Krump, Backstreet Kids, Silver City, Pout and more. He also taught guitar in the Hershey area.

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Tuesday Feb 10, 2015

Joe B. Mauldin, The Crickets bassist, R.I.P.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... Fob28uY29t

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Monday Feb 16, 2015

Sam Andrew of Big Brother & The Holding Company R.I.P.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... Fob28uY29t

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Tuesday Feb 17, 2015

Lesley Gore R.I.P.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/arts/ ... .html?_r=0

Post by **Jim Price** » Tuesday Mar 10, 2015

Area musician Paul Mishock passed away on March 7 after a lengthy illness. He was 65. I met and saw Paul several times when he performed with the Rattlers and Mario Crocetti Trio. I believe Paul was a bandmate of my older brother, Mike, in a polka/variety band back in the early 1970s.

http://m.tribdem.com/obituaries/paul-mi ... l?mode=jqm

carvinplayer · Post by **carvinplayer** » Thursday Mar 12, 2015

Three Dog Night Keyboardist Jimmy Greenspoon

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/thr ... ar-AA9F5r0

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Friday Mar 13, 2015

Gong, Soft Machine Founder Daevid Allen R.I.P.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... Fob28uY29t

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Monday Mar 16, 2015

Toto Bassist Mike Porcaro R.I.P.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... Fob28uY29t

carvinplayer · Post by **carvinplayer** » Tuesday Mar 17, 2015

FREE Bassist Andy Fraser... R.I.P.
http://www.teamrock.com/news/2015-03-17 ... dead-at-62

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Wednesday Mar 18, 2015

Bruce Crump, original Molly Hatchet drummer.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Crump

Post by **Jim Price** » Thursday Mar 19, 2015

Michael Brown of The Left Banke ("Walk Away Renee") at age 65: http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.s ... death.html

Post by **Jim Price** » Friday Mar 20, 2015

Twisted Sister drummer A.J. Pero passes at age 55.

http://www.twistedsister.com/

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Sunday Mar 29, 2015

Guitarist John Renbourn R.I.P.

http://www.npr.org/2015/03/28/395966276 ... dies-at-70

Post by **Jim Price** » Tuesday Apr 07, 2015

Area music photographer Bill Rogers has passed. Here is a statement from the Johnstown Area Heritage Association and the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival, where Bill regularly did photography work:

All of us at the Johnstown Area Heritage Association and the festival were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Rogers. A Vietnam veteran, Bill enjoyed a distinguished career in risk management, but retired early in 2006 due to Parkinson's disease. He turned to digital photography as a way to meet new people and stay engaged with the world. As a photographer, Bill became a champion of the local music scene. He was always enormously generous with his time and talent, not only to the festival and JAHA, but to numerous local/regional bands, as well as other music venues and events. He was known for his quick wit, direct manner, and friendly competition with other festival photographers to get the very best shot. Bill was an inspiration to us all, and we will miss him so much. Our sincere condolences to his wife of 37 years, Beth, and their sons.

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Tuesday Apr 07, 2015

Bob Burns, original Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer, R.I.P.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morn ... o-tragedy/

clay pigeons · Post by **clay pigeons** » Saturday Apr 11, 2015

Josh Weyandt died in a tragic accident last Wednesday April 8th. Josh was a great musician and had a family history of musicians that loved music just like he did. I could tell the first time I heard him play that it was deep within his soul. He was a very personable guy who always wore a smile and listened to others when they spoke. We used to get him up to do a couple songs (acoustic) from time to time. He was upheld by myself and many other of the older experienced musicians. He appreciated advice. He played a lot with his cousin Randy and they sounded really great together. Although I was not real super close with Josh, I will always miss him greatly. RIP my friend

John

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Tuesday Apr 14, 2015

Percy Sledge R.I.P.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/per ... ar-AAaZLL8