On September 3, 2017, Walter Carl Becker died aged 67. He was musician (guitar, bass), songwriter, and record producer, member of the band China Crisis, but best known as the co-founder, guitarist, bassist and co-songwriter of Steely Dan. As leader he released two albums.
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John Wetton
On January 31, 2017, John Kenneth Wetton died aged 67. He was singer, musician (bass) and songwriter, best known as founding member and bass player of King Crimson and Asia. He has recorded and performed with Mogul Thrash, Family, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, U.K., Jack-Knife, Wishbone Ash, Phenomena, Gordon Haskell, Renaissance, Qango, Brian Eno, Ayreon,Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes, Larry Norman, Alan White, Billy Sherwood, Peter Banks, Bryan Ferry, Pete Sinfield, Roger Chapman, Duncan Mackay, Atoll, District 97, Ayreon, Eddie Jobson, David Cross and Steve Hackett. As leader, Wetton released six albums.
Junior Marvin
On December 2, 2013, Murvin Junior Smith aka Junior Murvin, died aged 67. He was Jamaican reggae songwriter and singer, has recorded eight albums, and he was best known for his song “Police and Thieves”, produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry in 1976.
Keef Hartley
On November 26, 2011, Keith “Keef” Hartley died aged 67. He was musician (drums) and bandleader, member of the band Dog Soldier, but was best known as leader of Keef Hartley Band and the Keef Hartley Big Band. He worked with Rory Storm, The Artwoods and John Mayall.
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