Rest in Peace part 3

'Pop, Lock and Drop It' Rapper Huey Shot and Killed at 32

Yeah, I saw that mentioned somewhere (not on the news). Some small-time one-hit wonder by the sound of it. Sad. RIP 

Singer-songwriter Benny Mardones, whose 'Into the Night' made it to the top 20 twice, dies at 73 RIP

Singer-songwriter Benny Mardones, whose hit “Into the Night” made two appearances on the top 20 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart, died Monday, his friend and record producer Joel Diamond announced. He was 73.

Mardones, a Vietnam veteran, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2000.

"Life has a beginning and an end for all of us,” Diamond said in a brief Mardones biography he released, “but one thing that will always be said of Benny Mardones is that he definitely squeezed the tube-of-life completely dry."

Mardones, who also wrote songs for stars such as Brenda Lee and Three Dog Night, achieved a rare success with “Into the Night.” It reached No. 11 when it was released in 1980. A re-release in 1989 hit No. 20 on the Billboard chart, putting the singer-songwriter in a select group of performers who’ve made the list twice with the same song, according to Diamond.

Must say I've never heard of him. RIP though 

Songwriter Johnny Mandel has died at the age of 94:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mandel

I see among other compositions, he did the music for "Suicide is Painless" which is a classic. RIP 

Another legendary film composer, Ennio Morricone, has died at the age of 91. Among many famous bits of work were the Dollars trilogy of spaghetti westerns by Sergio Leone. Possibly some of the greatest usages of music in the history of film. RIP 

Naya Rivera, former cast member of hit musical show Glee, sadly died this past week at 33, in what is believed to be an accidental drowning. RIP 

Jazz singer, and actress, Annie Ross, has died at 89:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53497774

also Tim Smith, singer with the Cardiacs, has died at 59:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53497353

RIP both 

Denise Johnson, vocalist with Primal Scream on their 1991 classic album Screamadelica, and other bands, has died suddenly at 56. Her first acoustic album was due out in September. Come as a shock, this. RIP 

60s legend Wayne "Game of Love" Fontana has died at 74.

Another legend of yore, Trini Lopez, has died at 83, due to coronavirus.

And legendary metal producer Martin Birch has sadly died at 71.

RIP all 

Legendary classical music guitarist Julian Bream has sadly died. He was 87. RIP 

Jack Sherman, one of the earlier members of Red Hot Chili Peppers, died at 64 over the weekend.

Also Pete Way, a long-serving member of rock band UFO, died last weekend at 69, though garnered almost no coverage.

RIP both 

Producer Erick Morillo has died at the age of 49. He had a run of hits under the soubriquet Reel 2 Real around 1994, most famously "I Like to Move It". He was arrested last month in a case of sexual assault:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53993125

RIP 

Very sad, sad news about Ian Mitchell. We’d like to send our love and condolences to Wendy and all Ian’s family and friends…you are in our hearts.

I have many fond memories of Ian not only in the BCR days but also when we played together in the 80’s with The Passengers…great guys and great days! You will sorely be missed Ian…

Adric wrote:Very sad, sad news about Ian Mitchell. We’d like to send our love and condolences to Wendy and all Ian’s family and friends…you are in our hearts.

I have many fond memories of Ian not only in the BCR days but also when we played together in the 80’s with The Passengers…great guys and great days! You will sorely be missed Ian…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54001874

Yeah, a sad story. RIP 

Simeon Coxe, of early electronic pioneers Silver Applies, has died at 82. RIP 

Ronald "Khalis" Bell, co-founder of Kool & the Gang, has died at age 68. RIP

Adric wrote:Ronald "Khalis" Bell, co-founder of Kool & the Gang, has died at age 68.  RIP   

Agreed, more sad news   RIP

Edna Wright, Honey Cone Singer and Sister of Darlene Love, Dies

Edna Wright, best known as the lead singer of The Honey Cone, the girl group that went to No. 1 on the Hot 100 with the song "Want Ads" in 1971, has died.

Wright's sister, singer Darlene Love, confirmed the news of her passing with a statement posted on social media Saturday night (Sept. 12).

"I’m in complete shock and so heartbroken by the sudden loss of my beautiful baby sister," Love wrote on Facebook. "Please keep me and my family in your prayers during this very sad time for us."

Toots Hibbert, Reggae pioneer has died at 77.

Adric wrote:Toots Hibbert, Reggae pioneer has died at 77.

Very sad, he was a legend. Just released some new material too. RIP 

Also sad about Edna. RIP 

Lee Kerslake, who drummed with Ozzy Osbourne in his post-Sabbath works, has died at the age of 73.

And Pamela Hutchinson, from the Emotions, has died at 66.

RIP both 

Tommy DeVito, member of the Four Seasons, has died at the grand old age of 92. RIP 

Juliette Greco, Raspy-Voiced French Singer Who Inspired The Beatles, Dead at 93 ---

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9454462/juliette-greco-obit?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1BkEIx2MqDFso5mr9FZEueMbLMUodOm-bglUJ9uwJvNUPXAMYQqBRmhpE

Yes, sad, another legend gone. RIP 

Helen Reddy, known mostly for 'I Am Woman' has passed away at the age of 78. RIP

Also passing at 78 is country singer / Elvis songwriter Mac Davis. RIP