Proof that 2016 is basically pond scum: musical legends we lost this year
It will come as no surprise to anyone that the year 2016 has universally been an absolute washout. A year that we've largely spent weeping over people we lost, elections won (Hi Trump!), rules enforced (Hi demonetisation!) and devastating natural calamities.
Christmas celebrations came to a screeching halt as news of the death of one of the biggest cultural icons, George Michael, became public knowledge. Last Christmas no longer feels like just a song.
In no order whatsoever, here are the legendary names from the music industry that we lost this year:
- George Michael (1963 - 2016)
British singer, song, record producer.
Also read: British pop singer George Michael dies at 53
Social media cannot handle that George Michael died on Christmas
Internet refuses to 'let the sun go down' on George Michael's karaoke with James Corden
- Leon Russell (1942 - 2016)
Multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter
- Leonard Cohen (1934-2016)
Canadian novelist, singer, poet, painter and songwriter
- John Berry (1959-2016)
American country musician. One of the Beastie Boys.
- Prince (1958-2016)
Non-conformist American singer, songwriter, record producer
Also read: Prince: a pop chameleon whose music contained multitudes
As the doves cry, purple rain envelops the internet. Prince, you'll be missed
- Merle Haggard (1937 -2016)
American singer, guitarist, songwriter.
- Phife Dawg (1970-2016)
American rapper.
- Frank Sinatra Jr (1944-2016)
American songwriter and singer. The son of Frank Sinatra and
Nancy Barbato.
- Joey Feek (1975-2016)
American country musician.
- Denise Matthews (1959-2016)
Canadian dancer, singer, songwriter, model.
- Maurice White (1941-2016)
Record producer, songwriter, singer.
- Paul Kantner (1941 -2016)
American psychedelic musician, singer and songwriter.
- Glenn Frey (1948 -2016)
American singer, songwriter. Founded the rock band, The Eagles.
- Dale Griffin (19480-2016)
British musician, drummer. Founder of Mott the Hoople.
- Sharon Jones (1956-2016)
American soul singer and actor.
- David Bowie (1947-2016)
Also read: David Bowie succumbs to cancer 3 days after album release
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