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Karl Wallinger, World Party & The Waterboys Star, Dies Aged 66

Karl Wallinger, World Party & The Waterboys Star, Dies Aged 66

The Welsh musician, famous for writing hits such as She's The One and Put The Message In The Box passed away on Sunday, 10 March.

Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Vocalist, Dead at 56

Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Vocalist, Dead at 56

The singer died having suffered liver failure.

Jimmy Buffett, Renowned American Singer-songwriter, Dies At 76

Jimmy Buffett, Renowned American Singer-songwriter, Dies At 76

A pioneer of the soft rock genre, Buffett was best known for the smash hit 'Margaritaville' released in 1977.

Bernie Marsden, Former Whitesnake Guitarist & Solo Artist, Dies At 72

Bernie Marsden, Former Whitesnake Guitarist & Solo Artist, Dies At 72

A highly respected guitarist and songwriter, Marsden played on classic Whitesnake albums such as Ready & Willin' and Come An' Get It.

Jerry Moss, A&M Records Co-Founder, Dies Aged 88

Jerry Moss, A&M Records Co-Founder, Dies Aged 88

The renowned industry figure formed A&M with Herb Alpert and later released smash hits by the likes of The Police, Peter Frampton and more.

Clarence Avant, Producer, Promoter & ‘Godfather of Black music’, Dies At 92

Clarence Avant, Producer, Promoter & ‘Godfather of Black music’, Dies At 92

The music executive's credits included managing Jimmy Smith, Sarah Vaughan and Lalo Schifrin and discovering soul star Bill Withers.

Robbie Robertson, The Band Singer-Songwriter, Dies Aged 80

Robbie Robertson, The Band Singer-Songwriter, Dies Aged 80

The legendary Canadian-born musician died after suffering from a long illness.

John Gosling, Formerly The Kinks’ Keyboardist, Dies At 75

John Gosling, Formerly The Kinks’ Keyboardist, Dies At 75

Gosling's audition for the band was the recording session for the band's classic hit 'Lola.'

Astrud Gilberto, Pioneering ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ Singer Dies Aged 83

Astrud Gilberto, Pioneering ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ Singer Dies Aged 83

The Brazilian-born singer won a Grammy for her definitive rendition of the Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto bossa nova classic in 1965.

Cynthia Weil, Legendary American Songwriter, Dies Aged 82

Cynthia Weil, Legendary American Songwriter, Dies Aged 82

Oftne writing with husband Barry Mann, the prolific songwriter wrote standards such as You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and On Broadway.

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