Galerie verstorbener Musiker
- Andrew, Sam
- 22.01.1931 - 11.12.1964
- Sänger, Songwriter, Komponist, Gitarrist
- Todesursache: Komplikationen bei Herz-OP
Sam Houston Andrew III (December 18, 1941 – February 12, 2015) was an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, composer, artist and founding member and guitarist of Big Brother and the Holding Company. During his career as musician and composer, Andrew had three platinum albums and two hit sing...
- Burnette, Johnny
- 25.03.1934 - 14.08.1964
- Sänger, Songwriter
- Todesursache: ertrunken (Bootsunfall)
John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. In 1952, Johnny, his brother Dorsey Burnette, and their mutual friend Paul Burlison, formed the band that became known as the Rock and Roll Trio. His career was cut short on A...
- Carter, Bo
- 30.06.1892 - 21.09.1964
- Gitarrist
- Todesursache: Gehirnblutung (als Folge eines Schlaganfall)
Armenter (or Armentia) Chatmon (March 21, 1893 or January 1894 – September 21, 1964), known as Bo Carter, was an early American blues musician. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks in concerts and on a few of their recordings. He also managed that group, which included his brothers Lonnie Cha...
- Cooke, Sam
- 22.01.1931 - 11.12.1964
- Sänger, Songwriter
- Todesursache: ermordet (erschossen)
Samuel Cooke (né Cook; January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964) was an American soul singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and sign...
- Davies, Cyril
- 23.01.1932 - 07.01.1964
- Mundharmonikanist, Gitarrist, Sänger
- Todesursache: Leukämie
Cyril Davies (23 January 1932 – 7 January 1964) was an English blues musician, and one of the first blues harmonica players in England....
- Dolphy, Eric
- 20.06.1928 - 29.06.1964
- Flötist, Klarinettist, Saxophonist
- Todesursache: Diabetes
Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader. Primarily an alto saxophonist, bass clarinetist, and flautist, Dolphy was one of several multi-instrumentalists to gain prominence during the same era. His use of the bass cl...
- Lewis, Meade Lux
- 04.09.1905 - 07.06.1964
- Pianist, Komponist
- Todesursache: Autounfall
Anderson Meade "Lux" Lewis (September 4, 1905 – June 7, 1964) was an American pianist and composer, remembered for his playing in the boogie-woogie style. His best-known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues", has been recorded by many artists.
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- Lewis, Rudy
- 23.08.1936 - 20.05.1964
- Sänger
- Todesursache: Drogen (unsicher)
Rudy Lewis (born Charles Rudolph Harrell; August 23, 1936 – May 20, 1964) was an American rhythm and blues singer known for his work with the Drifters. In 1988, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....
- Reeves, Jim
- 20.08.1923 - 31.07.1964
- Sänger
- Todesursache: Flugzeugabsturz
James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. One of the earliest pioneers and practitioners of the Nashville sound, he played a central role in the sonic development of country music in the 1960s. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs contin...
- Scott, Cecil
- 22.11.1905 - 05.01.1964
- Klarinettist, Saxophonist
Cecil Scott (November 22, 1905 in Springfield, Ohio – January 5, 1964 in New York City) was an American jazz clarinetist, tenor saxophonist, and bandleader.
Scott played as a teenager with his brother, drummer Lloyd Scott. They played together as co-leaders through the end of the 1920s, holding re...