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Solinger's death came just over a month after he announced he was suffering from liver failure, and he was starting a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for medical fees. Skid Row broke the news of Solinger's death, writing: We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans.

Godspeed Singo. He departed from Skid Row in and went on to pursue a solo career. Lawton fronted Uriah Heep from to and lent his distinctive voice to three studio albums — 'Firefly' , 'Innocent Victim' , and 'Fallen Angel' Breaking the news of Lawton's death, Uriah Heep wrote: "It is with deep regret that we share the devastating and tragic news of the sudden and totally unexpected passing of John Lawton on June Contrary to reports, there was no illness involved, which makes his passing incomprehensible.

He went peacefully with his wife at his side. John will be greatly missed. A private funeral service to celebrate John's life will be held following his wishes, with only family and close friends attending. We would appreciate that the family's privacy is respected during this difficult time.

Jeff LaBar joined Cinderella in replacing original guitarist Michael Schermick in the Pennsylvanian glam rock band. He was a constant member of Cinderella until the band came inactive in the s and performed on all four of their studio albums — 'Night Songs' , 'Long Cold Winter' , 'Heartbreak Station' and 'Still Climbing' The bond between us over decades of creating music and touring the world is something that we as a band uniquely shared.

Those memories with Jeff will be forever alive in our hearts. It's unimaginable that one of our band brothers has left us. Kansas violinist, singer and co-founder Robby Steinhardt died on Saturday 17th July aged His family wrote in a statement: "Robert Eugene Steinhardt, was well recognised as a founding member and original violinist and vocalist for the rock band Kansas.

Robby had been recording his new album with producer Michael Franklin, who put together an all-star cast of famous musicians in support of Robby's comeback. Steinhardt was very proud of this project, slated for release in late He had begun rehearsals for a national tour when he became ill.

Robby is survived by his wife Cindy, and daughter Becky. Steinhardt was 71 years old. He will be deeply missed by all he knew and his music will last forever. A memorial will be announced in the future. The heavy metal band wrote on their social channels: "It is with our deepest regrets that we must announce the passing of our brother, our friend and true legend of heavy metal music. Mike Howe passed away this morning at his home in Eureka, California.

We are devastated and at a loss for words. Please respect our privacy and the Howe family's privacy during this most difficult time. Joey Jordison, one of the founding members of Slipknot and their iconic drummer from to , passed away in his sleep aged His family confirmed the news in a statement released on 27th July , which read: "We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, Joey's death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow.

To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart and his love for all things family and music. Dusty Hill - bassist, co-vocalist, and one third of ZZ Top - passed away on 28th July aged 72 , with the band confirming the sad news in a statement on their official Facebook page; accompanied by a photo of the always-sunglassed Dusty in a typically cool pose. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the 'Top'.

We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C. Don Everly, the last surviving member of rock n' roll pioneers The Everly Brothers, died at his Nashville home on Saturday 21st August He was 84 years old.

Don Everly's family said in a statement: "Don lived by what he felt in his heart. Don expressed his appreciation for the ability to live his dreams … living in love with his soulmate and wife Adela, and sharing the music that made him an Everly Brother.

Don always expressed how grateful he was for his fans. Phil Everly died in aged Eric Wagner, the original vocalist of influential doom metal band Trouble, died on 23rd August aged A week prior to his death, Wagner's most recent band The Skull confirmed he had been battling Covid Eric Wagner has passed away.

We are all truely devastated.. My dear friend, band mate and brother Eric Wagner has passed. Goodnight Tempter.. We love you.. The band's publicist, Bernard Doherty, said in a statement: It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts.

He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family. Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones, one of the greatest drummers of his generation.

We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time. Iron Butterfly drummer Ron Bushy died on 29th August following a battle with oesophageal cancer. He was 79 years old. All three of his daughters were also with him. He was a real fighter. He was born Dec 23, He will be deeply missed! He was also the only member of the band to appear on all six of their studio albums. Steve Strange, the hugely respected live agent and co-founder of X-ray Touring, died following a short illness in September aged A universally known, hugely respected and loved character - if you hadn't seen him at a gig or festival, you'd most certainly hear his infectious and infamous laugh.

Status Quo co-founder and former bassist Alan Lancaster died on 26th September aged 72 following a battle with multiple sclerosis. Alan's wife, Dayle, said: "We are all heartbroken. Alan had a wonderful wit and a fabulously dry sense of humour. He was a devoted and adoring husband, father and grandfather. Family was always his focus. Wolf Jaw wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts we are writing this post to you, this is a post that we never ever thought we would have to write.

The man who was the heart and soul of Wolf Jaw, our brother and friend has been called up for the great gig in the sky!! We will miss you brother!! To me though, he was my best friend, my soulmate, the father of my children and my husband. He was everything and more to me, Milo and Bodhi.

I have no idea what life will look like now, without him and I'm currently struggling to even comprehend it. Elvis Presley Enterprises broke the news of Ronnie Tutt's death saying they were "deeply saddened" by his passing. They added: "In addition to being a legendary drummer, he was a good friend to many of us here at Graceland. He will be deeply missed by all of us. Renowned rock manager Herbie Herbert died of natural causes aged 73 at his home in Orinda, California on 25th October The former protege of famed promoter Bill Graham is best known for his time with rock band Journey.

Herbie put the band together in and managed them until In his 20 years managing Journey they released global hits like 'Don't Stop Believing' and 'Any Way You Want It', whilst Herbert made them a fortune with canny management, including investments in real estate holdings.

Big and many more. Legendary rock music journalist Malcolm Dome died on 1st November aged In a February article for Kerrang! In Memoriam: Rock and metal stars who have died in Including musicians, producers, industry figures and innovators. Alexi Laiho Former Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho died aged 41 after battling long-term health issues for a number of years. Gerry Marsden , singer and guitarist with early 60s Merseybeat stars Gerry And The Pacemakers, died at the age of 78 after a short illness.

William Jellett , aka "Jesus", was a legendary UK music fan known for his frequently naked appearances at UK music festivals throughout the 70s and 80s. Marsha Zazula , who co-founded powerhouse US metal label Megaforce with her husband Jon, passed away on January 9 after a battle with cancer. A post shared by Metallica metallica. Former frontman with early 90s British indie-punks Senseless Things Mark Keds died of unspecified causes at the age of US bassist Tim Bogert died on January 13 at the age of New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain died at the age of His onstage joy, his radiant smile as he chopped at his guitar, revealed the sense of wonder he must have felt at the age of 10, emigrating from his native Cairo with his family in , the ship pulling into New York Harbor and seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time.

His death was confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Hilton Valentine, original guitarist and founding member of The Animals, died at the age of Producer Elliot Mazer died at the age of The news was confirmed by his sister, Bonnie Murray, who told Rolling Stone that Mazer had died of a heart attack after years spent battling dementia.

We slept on floors, in vans, planes and some how managed to tour the world. Time went way [too] fast. We experienced highs and lows on the road and after all we went through, you will always be my friend. He apparently quit music after being fired from the band. Entombed AD frontman LG Petrov 's bandmates revealed that the singer passed away on Sunday, March 7 after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer.

He was He formed Entombed AD in He has changed so many lives with his voice, his music, his character and his unique personality. Cartwright spent five years touring and recording with the group — his final studio album was Procol's Ninth in His departure was announced shortly before the band's open-air concert at York's Museum Gardens in July He was replaced on bass by Procol's multi-instrumentalist Chris Copping. Cartwright passed away in the early hours of March 4.

He had been diagnosed with stomach cancer in Corey Steger, who was the founding guitarist of Florida metalcore band Underoath , passed away in a car accident. He was 42 years old. Steger was in the original line-up of Underoath, joining the band in and playing with them on two albums, Act Of Depression and Cries Of The Past , before departing in Dallas Taylor, who was Steger's bandmate and the original vocalist in Underoath, shared the tragic news of Steger's passing on his Instagram.

He wrote:. Corey Steger one of the original founding members of Underoath was rear ended in a car wreck, and went home to be with the Lord. Jazz fusion keyboard player Chick Corea, who payed in Miles Davis ' band in the late 60s and was one of the pioneers of jazz fusion in the 70s with Return To Forever, passed away on February 9, aged Through his body of work and the decades he spent touring the world, he touched and inspired the lives of millions. The news was confirmed by fellow Poco co-founder Richey Furay, who told Variety , "I just received word that my friend Rusty Young has passed away and crossed that line into eternity.

Our friendship was real and he will be deeply missed. My prayers are with his wife, Mary, and his children Sara and Will. Shortly after his death, a statement was posted on Steinman's Facebook page , reading, "It's with a heavy heart that I can confirm Jim's passing.

There will be much more to say in the coming hours and days as we prepare to honour this giant of a human being and his glorious legacy. After several years working on the periphery of musical theatre Bette Midler recorded a version of the the Bat Out Of Hell classic Heaven Can Wait in , Steinman met Meat Loaf during a workshop for The Dream Engine — now titled Neverland — and the two decided to record the project. Bat Out Of Hell became a classic and a huge commercial success, selling over 50 million copies worldwide and famously spending over weeks on the UK chart.

American rapper and actor DMX — real name Earl Simmons — died at the age of 50 following a heart attack. He was considered one of the most influential rap artists to come out of the state of New York, and was known as the Earl of Westchester county. After meeting Rob Halford while playing drums in the Midlands club circuit in , John Hinch and Halford began working together in the band Hiroshima.

However, when Ian Hill and KK Downing saw the band, they quickly snapped up the pair to form the start of Judas Priest , with future twin lead guitarist Glenn Tipton following not far behind. However, he left soon after its release to pursue a career in management, with Uli Jon Roth from the Scorpions being one of his main clients.

Former Priest guitarist KK Downing paid tribute to Hinch saying: "I am extremely saddened to hear that John has passed away as he played his part so well in the creation and the history of Judas Priest.

There are so many memories of crazy and fun times we all shared together. John was always so dependable and did everything to the best of his ability, including his drumming which looking back can only be described as faultless.

The fact that he continued to play to his very last day is testimony to his ability and dedication to his love of the drums. Actress Tawny Kitaen died at the age of Kitaen came to prominence during the hair metal boom of the the mids, appearing in four Whitesnake videos and on the cover of Ratt's first album, Out Of The Cellar.

Born in San Diego, California in , Kitaen's first brush with fame in the music world came after her legs appeared on the cover of Ratt's debut EP Ratt. Kitaen was dating the band's guitarist Robbin Crosby at the time, and subsequently starred on the cover of Ratt's first album, Out Of The Cellar , and in the video for Back For More , where she appeared alongside comedian Milton Berle, whose nephew managed the band.

Kitaen's career took off after she appeared in the first three videos that accompanied Whitesnake's self-titled album: Still of the Night in a role originally intended for a pre-fame Claudia Schiffer , Is This Love , and in the video for the re-recorded version of Here I Go Again.

The album would go on to sell eight million copies in the US alone, a popularity in part due to Kitaen's undoubted appeal during the golden age of MTV. Whitesnake leader David Coverdale would go on to marry Kitaen, and she appeared in one further band video, for 's The Deeper the Love. The pair divorced in Pilkington-Miksa had been a member of Sisyphus, alongside founder members Darryl Way and Francis Monkman, and the band morphed into Curved Air in He appeared on the band's first three albums, Air Conditioning , Second Album and Phantasmagoria When the band initially split up in , he joined singer Kiki Dee's band.

Pilkington-Miksa returned to a reformed Curved Air in and remained with the band until November Prog sends its condolences to his family. In it she paid tribute to Pilkington-Miksa, saying: "I am very much saddened to learn of the sudden death of my longtime friend and band mate, Florian, who passed away peacefully 7. I knew his lungs were compromised after bouts of pneumonia. Florian was also a sculptor.

Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger died at the age of Solinger was hired to replace original Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach in , after bassist Rachel Bolan discovered him via the internet. Solinger left Skid Row after 14 years in , saying he was ready to pursue a solo career.

The band quickly replaced him with former TNT vocalist Tony Harnell, and insisted it was their decision to let him go. The news of his passing was confirmed in a social media post by Solinger's wife , the actress Paula Marcenaro, who wrote, "Johnny has passed. I was holding his hand. He went in peace. Thank you all.