Many icons were lost, along with many younger musicians who are gone before their time.
As we usher in a new year, let us take a moment to remember some of the artists who touched our ears and our lives who will not be there to see the ball drop on Times Square.
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| John Berry of The Beastie Boys |
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| David Bowie |
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| Steve Byrd (Guitarist for Kim Wilde, Ian Gillan) |
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| Leonard Cohen |
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| Dennis Davis (Drummer for David Bowie, Stevie Wonder) |
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| Paul Demers, Canadian singer-songwriter |
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| Holly Dunn, Country singer-songwriter |
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| Keith Emerson, ELP |
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| Joey Martin Feek (of Joey & Rory) |
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| Glenn Frey (Eagles) |
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| Craig Gill (Inspirational Carpets) |
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| Christine Grimmie (The Voice) |
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| Fred Hellerman of The Weavers |
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| Wayne Jackson of The Memphis Horns |
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| Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones And The Dap Kings |
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| Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane/Starship |
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| Greg Lake (ELP) |
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| George Michael |
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| Rick Parfitt of Status Quo |
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| Doug Raney, jazz guitarist |
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| Leon Russell |
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| Lewie Steinberg of Booker T and The MG's |
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| Dave Swarbrick of Fairport Convention |
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| Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire |
