On December 22, 2025, Christopher Anton Rea died aged 74. He was musician (guitar, keyboards), singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive voice and his slide guitar playing. As leader Rea released 25 studio albums, and sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
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Steve Albini
On May 7, 2024, Steve Albini died aged 61. He was singer-songwriter, musician (guitar, bass, drums), audio engineer and music journalist, member the bands Big Black, Rapeman and Shellac. Albini was the founder, owner, and principal engineer of the Chicago studio “Electrical Audio”. He recorded and produced thousands of albums, for various acts including Nirvana, The Pixies, Fugazi, Chris Connely, Volcano Suns, The Breeders, Superchunk, Ty Segall, The Wedding Present, Cheap Trick, Guided By Voices, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, PJ Harvey, Manic Street Preachers, Will Oldham, Red Crayola, The Jesus Lizard and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
Eric Carmen
On March 10, 2024, Eric Howard Carmen died aged 74. He was singer, musician (guitar, bass, keyboards) and songwriter, best known as lead vocalist of Raspberries (The). He had successful solo career with numerous hits in the 70’ and 80’. As leader he released six albums.
Bruce Guthro
On September 5, 2023, Bruce Guthro died aged 62. He was singer-songwriter, best known as lead vocalist of the band Runrig. As solo artists Guthro received several “East Coast Music Awards”, and released seven albums.
Maxi Jazz
On December 23, 2022, Maxwell Fraser aka Maxi Jazz died aged 65. He was musician (guitar), rapper, singer-songwriter and DJ, founder and leader of Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys, but was best known as the lead singer of the band Faithless.
Anthony Hooper
On November 18, 2020, Anthony Hooper died aged 81, He was musician (guitar) and singer-songwriter, member of the bands Ceilidh, Pitchfork and Misalliance, but was best known as co-founder and guitarist of The Strawbs.
Ronnie James Dio
On May 16, 2010, Ronald James Padavona aka Ronnie James Dio died aged 67. He was singer – songwriter and composer, member and singer of bands Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabath, Dio and Heaven & Hell.
Anita Lane
On April 28, 2021, Anita Louise Lane died aged 61. She was singer-songwriter, best known for her collaboration with Nick Cave and Mick Harvey. Lane was member of The Bad Seeds, and co-wrote some of the Birthday Party most memorable songs. As leader she released two albums.
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