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Herbie Mann 2003 Deaths
Herbie MannAge: 73 versatile musician who was one of the first major artists to use the flute as a jazz instrument. He also helped to introduce world music to broad audiences. His albums…Benny Carter 2003 Deaths
Benny CarterAge: 95 jazz arranger, bandleader, and composer who is considered one of the three top alto saxophonists of all time. (He shares the honor with Johnny Hodges and Charlie Parker…Celia Cruz 2003 Deaths
Celia CruzAge: 77 Cuban singer whose rich contralto voice, persistently upbeat songs, and effusive stage presence earned her the title of Queen of Salsa. Cuban-born, Cruz arrived in the U.S.…Warren Zevon 2003 Deaths
Warren ZevonAge: 56 rock musician whose wry lyrics often delved into violence and death, as in “Excitable Boy” and “Werewolves of London.” But he was equally skilled at crafting love songs,…Dave Van Ronk 2002 Deaths
Dave Van RonkAge: 65 folk singer whose broad knowledge of jazz, folk, and blues earned him the nickname “Mayor of Greenwich Village.” He is considered largely responsible for the folk revival…Waylon Jennings 2002 Deaths
Waylon JenningsAge: 64 country musician who, with Willie Nelson, epitomized the genre's outlaw movement of the 1960s and early '70s. He recorded 60 albums and boasted 16 No. 1 hits, including…Lionel Hampton 2002 Deaths
Lionel HamptonAge: 94 dynamic jazz vibraphonist whose rollicking delivery and backbeat influenced generations of jazz musicians and helped to usher in rock and roll. He also played piano and…Jam Master Jay 2002 Deaths
Jam Master Jay(Jason Mizell)Age: 37 DJ for the pioneering rap band Run-D.M.C. He was widely considered one of the kindest men in rap. He mentored up-and-coming musicians and remained loyal to…Desmond Dekker 2006 Deaths
Desmond DekkerAge: 64 Jamaican musician who helped to introduce ska and reggae to an international audience with his 1969 hit “The Israelites,” which topped the charts in Britain and reached…Billy Preston 2006 Deaths
Billy PrestonAge: 59 R&B keyboardist who, in the 1960s and '70s, was one of the most sought after studio musicians. He played with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and the Red Hot Chili…Trending
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