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Departures of Note

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  1. Jack DouglasJack Douglas, a producer for Aerosmith and Lennon, has died at 80.
  2. Mark SmytheFilm and TV composer Mark Smythe died on Mt. Wilson at 53.
  3. Alex LigertwoodVocalist for Santana and Jeff Beck died at 79
  4. Seymour BernsteinSeymour Bernstein was an American pianist, composer, and influential music teacher who performed internationally and was the subject of the documentary 'Seymour: An Introduction'.
  5. Stephanie ChernikowskiStephanie Chernikowski was an American photographer celebrated for documenting the raw energy of the punk music scene.
  6. David Allan CoeCountry music legend David Allan Coe died at 86.
  7. Cleetis MackCleetis Mack was an American hip‑hop artist who performed as a member of the influential 1990s group Digital Underground.
  8. Beverley MartynBeverley Martyn was an English folk singer‑songwriter and guitarist known for her solo work and collaborations with John Martyn and other 1960s folk legends.
  9. Tony WilsonTony Wilson, bassist and songwriter for the band Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 89.
  10. Kim "Busty Beatz" BowersKim "Busty Beatz" Bowers was a Brisbane musician who died at 49 after battling aggressive breast cancer.
  11. Nedra Talley RossThe last surviving member of the iconic 60s girl group The Ronettes has died.
  12. Wayne MossWayne Moss (1938–2026) was an American guitarist, bassist, producer and songwriter known for his influential Nashville session work and founding Cinderella Sound studio.
  13. Michael HarrisonMichael Harrison (1958–2026) was an American contemporary classical composer and pianist known for his work with just intonation and the invention of the harmonic piano.
  14. Michael Tilson ThomasConductor Michael Tilson Thomas died at 81.
  15. Ruth SlenczynskaPiano prodigy Ruth Slenczynska died at 101 after overcoming her father's abuse.
  16. Gregg ForemanGregg Foreman (1972–2026) was a musician, DJ, and music journalist, founder of the blues‑punk band Delta 72 and longtime collaborator with Cat Power.
  17. Dave MasonCo-founder of Traffic and songwriter who wrote 'Feelin' Alright?' has died at 79.
  18. Alan OsmondAlan Osmond, a member of the Osmond family boy band, has died at 76.
  19. Gwendolyn ChisolmGwendolyn Chisolm was an American rapper and singer, known as Blondy of the pioneering all‑female hip‑hop group The Sequence.
  20. Don SchlitzCountry songwriter Don Schlitz died at 73.
  21. Andy KershawRadio D.J. Andy Kershaw died at 66.
  22. Felipe StaitiFelipe Staiti was an Argentine guitarist and vocalist, co‑founder of the rock band Enanitos Verdes, celebrated for his contributions to their early success.
  23. Moya BrennanMoya Brennan was an Irish folk singer, songwriter and harpist, best known as the lead vocalist of Clannad and a pioneering figure in Celtic music.
  24. Asha BhosleAsha Bhosle (1933–2026) was an Indian playback singer celebrated as one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile and prolific vocalists.
  25. Hilde LimondjianHilde Limondjian was a Turkish‑American concert impresario who served as the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s General Manager of Concerts and Lectures for four decades.
  26. Wayne PerkinsWayne Perkins (1951–2026) was a rock and R&B guitarist and session musician known for his work with the Rolling Stones, Bob Marley and Joni Mitchell.
  27. Afrika BambaataaAfrika Bambaataa (1957–2026) was an influential American DJ, rapper and producer who pioneered electro‑hip‑hop and spread hip‑hop culture worldwide.
  28. Bo LuedersBo Lueders was the guitarist and co‑founder of Chicago hardcore metal band Harm’s Way and co‑host of the HardLore podcast.
  29. James GadsonJames Gadson was an American drummer and prolific session musician, known for his work with Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and many other artists.
  30. Suki LahavSuki Lahav was a violinist and vocalist who performed with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band in the 1970s and later became a celebrated lyricist and novelist.
  31. Christopher NorthChristopher Reed North (1951–2026) was the founding keyboardist of the soft‑rock band Ambrosia, known for his intense performances and contributions to their hits.
  32. Daniel WherrettDaniel Wherrett, known as DJ Dan, was an American house DJ and producer who pioneered West Coast rave culture and achieved international chart success.
  33. Dash CroftsDash Crofts (1938–2026) was an American musician best known as half of the soft‑rock duo Seals & Crofts, whose hit “Summer Breeze” became a 1970s classic.
  34. Chip TaylorChip Taylor was an American songwriter best known for penning the rock classics “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning.”
  35. Kiki ShepardKiki Shepard was an American television host, actress and dancer, best known for co‑hosting Showtime at the Apollo from 1987 to 2002.
  36. Mike VernonMike Vernon was an English music producer who shaped the British blues scene, working with artists such as Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, and David Bowie.
  37. Lord Sear (Steve Watson)Lord Sear, born Steve Watson, was a hip‑hop DJ and SiriusXM radio host known for his work on Eminem’s Shade 45 channel.
  38. Tommy DeCarloTommy DeCarlo (1965–2026) was an American singer who rose from devoted Boston fan to become the band’s lead vocalist after 2007.
  39. Joe McDonaldCountry Joe McDonald was an American singer‑songwriter and anti‑war activist best known for leading Country Joe and the Fish and performing at Woodstock.
  40. Bob PowerBob Power (1952–2026) was a producer and engineer who shaped 1990s hip‑hop with A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, the Roots and other Native Tongues acts.
  41. Éliane RadigueÉliane Radigue was a French composer renowned for her pioneering work in electronic and acoustic music, especially her long, meditative synthesizer pieces.

The Register is compiled continuously from public dispatches. Times indicate when each report first reached the Register, not the moment of departure. The Registrar makes no claim of completeness or of accuracy; particulars are drawn from early and unconfirmed reports, and may later prove mistaken.