On October 1, 2025, Christopher Walenty Dreja died aged 79. He was musician (guitar, bass) and photographer, member of bands Metropolitan Blues Quartet and Box of Frogs, but was best known as the rhythm guitarist and bassist for The Yardbirds. In 1992, as a member of the Yardbirds he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”.
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Sonny Curtis
On September 19, 2025, Sonny Curtis died aged 88. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, collaborated with Buddy Holly, but was best known as member of The Crickets. His two best known songs are “Walk Right Back” performed by The Everly Brother, and “I Fought the Law”, performed by Bobby Fuller Fou, The Clash and Green Day. As leader, Curtis released eight albums.
Hermeto Pascoal
On September 12, 2025. Hermeto Pascoal died aged 89. He was musician (keyboards, accordion, flute, saxophone, guitar), composer and record producer, best known in Brazilian music for his orchestration and improvisation. As leader or member he released 32 albums.
Rick Davies
On September 6, 2025, Richard Davies died aged 81. He was musician (keyboards, harmonica), singer and songwriter, founding member of Rick’s Blues, member of The Lonely Ones, but was best known as founding member, vocalist, keyboardist and composer of Supertramp.
Mark Volman
On September 5, 2025, Mark Randall Volman died aged 78. He was musician (guitar, tambourine, keyboards), vocalist and songwriter. He was member of the duo Flo & Eddie (under pseudonym Flo, short for The Phlorescent Leech), member of The Mothers of Invention, but best known as a founding member of the band Turtles (The).
Bobby Whitlock
On August 10, 2025, Robert Stanley “Bobby” Whitlock died aged 77. He was musician (keyboards, guitar), vocalist and songwriter, best known as member of Derek and the Dominos (co-founder with Eric Clapton). Whitlock was known as the first white musician signed to Stax Records. He recorded and performed with many artists, including George Harrison, Delaney & Bonnie, Eric Clapton, Doris Troy, John Simon, Manassas and Dr. John. As leader he released 14 albums.
Eddie Palmieri
On August 6, 2025, Eduardo Palmieri died aged 88. He was musician (piano), composer, arranger, and bandleader, regarded as one of the main figures of the Latino music of all times. He was founder of the bands La Perfecta, La Perfecta II, and Harlem River Drive, and created an incredible soundtrack of Latin jazz and explorations of salsa for the Puerto Rican community in New York City. Palmieri recorded and released 45 albums.
Terry Reid
On August 5, 2025, Terrance James Reid died aged 75. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, member of Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers, known by the nickname “Superlungs”, due to his emotive style of singing. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists including The Hollies, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Arrival, Jack White with The Raconteurs, Joe Perry, Rumer Christopher, Cheap Trick, Marianne Faithfull, Charles Romero and Chris Cornell. As leader he released seven studio and four live albums.
Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez
On July 31, 2025, Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez died aged 86. He was musician (accordion, bajo sexto), singer and composer, known for having played conjunto, norteño and tejano. He was member of the Texas Tornados, Los Super Seven and the Free Mexican Airforce. Jiménez recorded and performed with Dr. John, David Lindley, The Rolling Stones, Peter Rowan, Ry Cooder and Bob Dylan. He received numerous awards and honors, including “Lifetime Achievement Awards” from the “Grammys”, “Americana Music Awards”, “Tejano Music Awards” and Billboard magazine. As leader, Jiménez released 27th studio and one live album.
Chuck Mangione
On July 22, 2025, Charles Frank Mangione died aged 84. He was musician (flugelhorn, trumpet, piano) and composer, came to prominence as a member of Art Blakey’s band in the 1960s. With his brother Gap, he led the Mangione Brothers Sextet/Quintet, later was member of the band The National Gallery, from 1968 – 1972 was director of the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, formed quartet with Gerry Niewood, in the late 70’s he lead ensemble with Chris Vadala, Grant Geissman, Charles Meeks and James Bradley Jr. As leader he released 29th albums.
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