Galerie verstorbener Musiker
- Bolan, Marc
- 30.09.1947 - 16.09.1977
- Sänger, Gitarrist, Songwriter
- Todesursache: Herzinfarkt
Marc Bolan ( BOH-lən; born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977) was an English guitarist, singer-songwriter and poet. He was a pioneer of the glam rock movement in the early 1970s with his band T. Rex. Bolan is an influence on artists in the genres of glam rock, punk, post-punk, new ...
- Callas, Maria
- 02.12.1923 - 16.09.1977
- Sängerin
Maria Callas (born Maria Anna Cecilia Sophia Kalogeropoulou; December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was an American and Greek soprano. Critics praised her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice and dramatic interpretations. Her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas ...
- Crosby, Bing
- 03.05.1903 - 14.10.1977
- Sänger
- Todesursache: Herzversagen
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. One of the first multimedia stars, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. Crosby was a leader in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion ...
- Desmond, Paul
- 25.11.1924 - 30.05.1977
- Saxophonist
- Todesursache: Lungenkrebs
Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer and proponent of cool jazz. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet and composed the group's biggest hit, "Take Five". The song remains the best-selling jazz song of a...
- Estes, Sleepy John
- 25.01.1899 - 05.06.1977
- Gitarrist
John Adam Estes (January 25, 1899 or 1900 – June 5, 1977), known as Sleepy John Estes, was an American blues guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. His music influenced such artists as The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin....
- Gaines, Cassie
- 09.01.1948 - 20.10.1977
- Sänger
- Todesursache: Flugzeugabsturz
Cassie LaRue Gaines (January 9, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American singer, best known for her work with Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd....
- Gaines, Steve
- 14.09.1949 - 20.10.1977
- Gitarrist
- Todesursache: Flugzeugabsturz
- Hawes, Hampton
- 13.11.1928 - 22.05.1977
- Todesursache: Schlaganfall
Hampton Barnett Hawes Jr. (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) was an American jazz pianist. He was the author of the memoir Raise Up Off Me, which won the Deems-Taylor Award for music writing in 1975.
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- Kirk, Rahsaan Roland
- 07.08.1935 - 05.12.1977
- Saxophonist, Flötist
- Todesursache: Herzanfall
Rahsaan Roland Kirk (born Ronald Theodore Kirk; August 7, 1935 – December 5, 1977), known earlier in his career simply as Roland Kirk, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality; in his shows, v...
- Köllen, Helmut
- 02.03.1950 - 03.05.1977
- Sänger, Gitarrist, Bassist
- Todesursache: Kohlenstoffdioxid-Vergiftung
Helmut Köllen (2 March 1950 – 3 May 1977) was a West German bass and guitar player as well as a singer for the band Triumvirat....
- Powell, William
- 20.01.1942 - 26.05.1977
- Todesursache: Krebs
William Norris Powell (June 3, 1952 – January 28, 2009) was an American musician and the keyboardist of southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1972 until his death in 2009....
- Presley, Elvis
- 08.01.1935 - 16.08.1977
- Sänger, Gitarrist, Songwriter
- Todesursache: Herzerkrankung
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Presley's energetic and sexually provocative performance style, combine...
- Smith, Walter Kid
- 12.08.1895 - 05.09.1977
- Sänger, Gitarrist
- Van Zant, Ronald Wayne
- 15.01.1948 - 20.10.1977
- Sänger
- Todesursache: Flugzeugabsturz
Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American singer, best known as the founding lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the older brother of Johnny Van Zant, the current lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Donnie Van Zant...
- Waters, Ethel
- 31.10.1896 - 01.09.1977
- Sängerin
Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She began her career in the 1920s singing blues. Her notable recordings include "Dinah", "Stormy Weather", "Taking a...
- Watkins, Julius
- 10.10.1921 - 04.04.1977
Julius Watkins (October 10, 1921 – April 4, 1977) was an American jazz musician who played French horn. Described by AllMusic as "virtually the father of the jazz French horn", Watkins won the Down Beat critics poll in 1960 and 1961 for Miscellaneous Instrument....
- Wilson, Happy
- 29.06.1919 - 24.08.1977
- Sänger, Gitarrist, Schlagzeuger
Cathryn Rose "Casey" Wilson (born October 24, 1980) is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. Originally known for her performances with the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe in New York City, Wilson's first major television appearances came during her two-season stint as a cast membe...