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Overview of the events of 2025 in music
This topic covers events and articles related to 2025 in music.
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- Leo Dan, 82, Argentine singer-songwriter[11]
- Jean-Michel Defaye, 92, French classical pianist, composer, arranger and conductor[12]
- Chad Morgan, 91, Australian country singer and guitarist[13]
- Nora Orlandi, 91, Italian classical pianist, violinist, singer and film composer[14]
- Wayne Osmond, 73, American pop singer (The Osmonds)[15]
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- Ed Askew, 84, American folk singer-songwriter[22]
- Dylan Thomas More, American industrial rock sampler and programmer (Chemlab)[23]
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- 10 – Sam Moore, 89, American soul singer-songwriter (Sam & Dave)[33]
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- 12 – Mark Izu, 70, American jazz double bass player and composer[36]
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- P. Fluid, 64, American funk metal singer (24-7 Spyz)[37]
- Elgar Howarth, 89, English classical conductor, composer and trumpeter[38] (death announced on this date)
- Buck White, 94, American country and bluegrass singer and mandolinist (The Whites)[39]
- 14 – Teddy Osei, 87, Ghanaian jazz rock saxophonist (Osibisa)[40]
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- 17 – Stéphane Venne, 83, Canadian pop singer-songwriter, arranger and producer[43]
- 18 – Claire van Kampen, 71, English theater composer (Royal Shakespeare Company)[44]
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- 24 – Unk, 43, American rapper[53]
- 25 – Edweena Banger, British punk rock singer (The Nosebleeds, Slaughter & The Dogs)[54] (death announced on this date)
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- 29 – Bruce Howe, 77, Australian progressive rock bassist and singer (Fraternity)[60]
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- 31 – Susan Alcorn, 71–72, American avant garde composer and pedal steel guitarist[63] (death announced on this date)
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- Peter Bassano, 79–80, English classical trombonist and conductor[64]
- André Ducret, 79, Swiss classical singer and composer[65]
- Sal Maida, 76, American rock bassist (Milk 'N' Cookies, Roxy Music, Sparks)[66]
- Peter Schmidl, 84, Austrian classical clarinetist[67]
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- Gene Barge, 98, American rock and roll saxophonist [68]
- Barbie Hsu, 48, Taiwanese pop singer[69]
- Patricia Johnson, 95, English opera singer[70] (death announced on this date)
- Stéphane Picq, 59, French video game music composer[71]
- Paul Plishka, 83, American opera singer[72]
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- 6 – Bobby Hamilton, American R&B singer (The Choice Four)[80] (death announced on this date)
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- 8 – Corey Crewe, 80, Canadian comedic music singer (Corey and Trina)[83]
- 9 – Edith Mathis, 86, Swiss opera singer[84]
- 10 – Maria Tipo, 93, Italian classical pianist[85]
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- 13 – Sukri Bommagowda, 88, Indian folk singer[88]
- 16 – Vladimír Válek, 89, Czech classical condutor[89]
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- 28 – David Johansen, 75, American rock singer-songwriter (New York Dolls)[113]
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- Geraint Jarman, 74, Welsh rock singer-songwriter[121]
- Jean-Marie Londeix, 92, French classical saxophonist[122]
- Jeffrey Runnings, 61, American post-punk singer-songwriter and bassist (For Against)[123]
- Bob Rupe, 68, American alternative rock bassist (The Silos, Cracker, House of Freaks, Sparklehorse)[124]
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- 6 – Brian James, 70, English punk rock guitarist and songwriter (The Damned, The Lords of the New Church)[131]
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- Bill Ashton, 88, British jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer[134]
- Beau Dozier, 45, American R&B and hip hop songwriter and record producer[135] (death announced on this date)
- Donald Hazelwood, 95, Australian classical violinist[136]
- Harbans Jandu, Indian lyricist[137]
- Naima Samih, 71, Moroccan khaliji singer[138]
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- 14 – Bruno Romani, 65, Italian jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer[146]
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- 18 – Bedros Kirkorov, 92, Bulgarian-Russian pop singer[154]
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- 21 – Larry Tamblyn, 82, American garage rock singer and keyboardist (The Standells)[158]
- 22 – Paul Wagstaff, British alternative dance guitarist (Paris Angels, Black Grape)[159] (death announced on this date)
- ^ Rilo Kiley Reuniting at Just Like Heaven 2025
- ^ "BiS、来年1月に日比谷野音で解散ライヴ開催". Ototoy (in Japanese). September 3, 2024.
- ^ Deville, Chris (January 28, 2025). "Coin Break Up Following Allegations Against Two Members". Stereogum.
- ^ "でんぱ組.inc、16年の歴史のとても潔く美しい幕引き 7人が明るく全力で走り切ったエンディングライブ". Real Sound (in Japanese). January 12, 2025.
- ^ Loo, Egan; Mateo, Alex (February 12, 2025). "KAT-TUN Idol Group to Disband". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Lynch Mob Announces 2024-2025 Dates For 'The Final Ride' Farewell Tour". Blabbermouth.net. January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "One Morning Left Will Not Continue in the Contest for New Music UMK". yle.fi. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 31, 2025). "Alternative Rock Band the pillows Officially Disband After 35 Years". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (September 16, 2024). "REO Speedwagon to Retire from Touring After 2024 Due to 'Irreconcilable Differences'". Variety. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ "Sum 41 Announces Final Headlining World Tour 'Tour Of The Setting Sum'". Blabbermouth.net. January 16, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Leo Dan, Argentine Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 82
- ^ Le compositeur français Jean-Michel Defaye, arrangeur de Léo Ferré, est mort à l'âge de 92 ans (in French)
- ^ Australian country music legend Chad Morgan dies, aged 91
- ^ Nora Orlandi, morta a 91 anni la grande musicista fondatrice del coro 4+4 (in Italian)
- ^ Wayne Osmond, Original Member of the Singing Osmonds, Dies at 73
- ^ Ältester Geigenbaumeister Deutschlands Wilhelm Brückner aus Erfurt ist tot (in German)
- ^ Cloven Hoof’s emblematic singer Russ North has passed away
- ^ Legendary Turkish singer and actor Ferdi Tayfur passes away at 79
- ^ Radiomaker Willem van Kooten, alias Joost den Draaijer, op 83-jarige leeftijd overleden (in Dutch)
- ^ Groningse zanger Peter Schaap ('Adem mijn adem') overleden (in Dutch)
- ^ Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83
- ^ Ed Askew, Cult Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 84
- ^ For Dylan
- ^ Minnesota punk rock hero Beej Chaney of the Suburbs, 68, dies while swimming in the Pacific Ocean
- ^ Former Unleashed guitarist Fredrik Lindgren passes away
- ^ Hope Foye, Trailblazing ‘People’s Artist’ and Civil Rights Pioneer, Passes Away at 103 (Sept. 2, 1921 – Jan. 6, 2025)
- ^ Αποχαιρετισμός στη Στέλλα Γκρέκα 1922-2025 -Του Δαυιδ Ναχμία (in Greek)
- ^ World-renowned Turkish violinist Ayla Erduran dies at 90
- ^ Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer in Peter, Paul and Mary, Dead at 86
- ^ Former Strictly and Parkinson musical director Laurence Holloway dies aged 86
- ^ Legendary singer P Jayachandran passes away at 80
- ^ Kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza has died
- ^ Sam Moore Dead: Legendary Soul Singer Was 89
- ^ Master of Fine Arts Mario Klemens * 1936 †︎ 2025
- ^ Renowned Iranian musician Fereydoun Shahbazian passes away at 82
- ^ Mark Izu, pioneer of Asian American Jazz Movement, passes at 70
- ^ Bronx man found beaten to death in ambulette was groundbreaking rocker
- ^ Death of Elgar Howarth
- ^ Buck White, patriarch and mandolinist of the Whites dead at 94
- ^ Ghanaian music legend Teddy Osei of Osibisa passes away at 88
- ^ Legendary 'No Charge' Singer Melba Montgomery Dead at 86
- ^ Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65
- ^ L'auteur et compositeur Stéphane Venne n'est plus (in French)
- ^ Composer & Musical Director Claire van Kampen Has Passed Away
- ^ One-hit wonder Bob Kuban, famous for 'The Cheater', dies peacefully at 84
- ^ Legendary Guitarist John Sykes Dead At 65
- ^ R.I.P. Elliot Ingber
- ^ Garth Hudson, Last Surviving Member of the Band, Dies at 87
- ^ Sax player and singer Paddy Cole dies, aged 85
- ^ Barry Goldberg, Blues-Rock Keyboardist Whose Work Bob Dylan Included Controversial Newport '65 Concert, Dies at 83
- ^ Kayak oprichter Johan Slager overleden (in Dutch)
- ^ Le chanteur Gabriel Yacoub, fondateur du groupe de folk français Malicorne, est mort à 72 ans (in French)
- ^ DJ Unk Dies: Atlanta Rapper Who Had Hits With 'Walk It Out' & '2 Step' Was 42
- ^ Edweena Banger former member of Slaughter & The Dogs has died
- ^ Japanese Conductor Kazuyoshi Akiyama has Died, Aged 84
- ^ Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in Santa Fe home: What we know
- ^ Gary Grier, long time member of Motown’s The Contours, dies
- ^ Idap Sakit Komplikasi, Emilia Contessa Meninggal Dunia di Rumah Sakit di Banyuwangi Jawa Timur (in Indonesian)
- ^ Aaron Rossi (Ex-Prong, Ex-Ministry) Dead At 44 Years Old
- ^ Bruce Howe of Fraternity Dies At Age 77
- ^ Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78
- ^ Ünlü besteci Prof. Dr. İlhan Usmanbaş, vefat etti (in Turkish)
- ^ Pedal Steel Innovator Susan Alcorn Has Died
- ^ Death of Peter Bassano
- ^ André Ducret, figure emblématique de l'art choral fribourgeois, est décédé (in French)
- ^ Sal Maida, Bassist With Roxy Music and Milk 'N' Cookies, Dies at 76
- ^ Wiener Philharmoniker: Klarinettist Schmidl gestorben (in German)
- ^ Legendary saxophone player Gene 'Daddy G' Barge dies at 98
- ^ Taiwan star Barbie Hsu dies at 48
- ^ Tributes paid to world-famous opera singer from Saltdean
- ^ Dune, Lost Eden And MegaRace Composer Stéphane Picq Has Passed Away Aged 59
- ^ Legendary Bass Paul Plishka Dies at 83
- ^ With deep sadness we bid farewell to the power behind the Sonics’ sound, drummer Bob Bennett
- ^ Muere a los 98 años la mezzosoprano Ana María Iriarte (in Spanish)
- ^ Era-defining Benin musician dies aged 39
- ^ Irv Gotti, Co-Founder of Murder Inc. Records, Dies at 54
- ^ Famed Music Producer Dave Jerden Dead at 75
- ^ Staatsoper Hannover: Ehemaliger Intendant Lehmann tot (in German)
- ^ "He was the backbone of Soft Machine." Founding member and keyboard player Mike Ratledge dead at 81
- ^ R.I.P. Bobby Hamilton of the popular 70s group Choice Four
- ^ Naâman, chanteur de reggae, est mort à 34 ans (in French)
- ^ Trot legend Song Dae-kwan dies at 78
- ^ Corey Crewe of legendary N.L. singing couple ‘Corey and Trina’ dies at age 80
- ^ Obituary: Soprano Edith Mathis Dies at 86
- ^ Addio alla grande pianista Maria Tipo (in Italian)
- ^ Soul Legend Tommy Hunt Has Died
- ^ Décès du guitariste Jimmy Mbaye : Les tristes témoignages de El Hadji Mansour Mbaye (in French)
- ^ Padma awardee Sukri Bommagowda Passes away at 88
- ^ Conductor Vladimír Válek has Died, Aged 89
- ^ The Jam's drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69 as bandmates pay tribute
- ^ King Crimson percussionist Jamie Muir has died, aged 82
- ^ Paquita la del Barrio, Iconic Mexican Singer, Dies at 77
- ^ Hudson Valley Mourning the Loss of Area Rocker Karl Cochran
- ^ The Easybeats' Gordon "Snowy" Fleet Passes Away, Aged 79
- ^ Jean Sarrus, acteur et musicien des Charlots, est mort à l’âge de 79 ans (in French)
- ^ Easy tune muzikant Gerry Arling (63) overleden (in Dutch)
- ^ Jerry Butler, Impressions Singer and Chicago Politician, Dies at 85
- ^ Säveltäjä Ilkka Kuusisto on kuollut (in Finnish)
- ^ Fred Bekky (81) is overleden, bekend als frontman van de Belgische popgroep The Pebbles (in Dutch)
- ^ Bill Fay, Cult Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 81
- ^ Hong Kong singer Khalil Fong passes away at 41
- ^ R.I.P. soul and disco star Gwen McCrae
- ^ Jamaican Reggae-Gospel singer Ken Parker has died
- ^ Addio a Gianni Pettenati, il cantante noto per la sua “Bandiera gialla” (in Italian)
- ^ Australian Musician Jacques De Jongh of Hush and John Paul Young Band Has Passed Away
- ^ Legendary Isley Brothers member and soul music star Chris Jasper dies
- ^ Roberta Flack, ’70s R&B Vocalist Known for ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88
- ^ Robert John, Crooner Behind Number One Hit ‘Sad Eyes,’ Dead at 79
- ^ Morre o flautista, maestro e professor Ricardo Kanji (in Portuguese)
- ^ Dr Simon Lindley 1948-2025
- ^ Ex-Annihilator Vocalist Coburn Pharr Has Passed Away
- ^ Renown Hungarian pianist Ferenc Rados has died
- ^ David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75
- ^ Joey Molland, last member of classic Badfinger lineup, dies at 77
- ^ Le chanteur populaire Paulo F.G. meurt dans un accident de voiture à La Havane (in French)
- ^ The Corries member and independence campaigner Bill Smith dies
- ^ Angie Stone, 'Wish I Didn't Miss You' singer and co-founder of the Sequence, dies at 63
- ^ Usta müzisyen Edip Akbayram 75 yaşında hayatını kaybetti (in Turkish)
- ^ Le chanteur Herbert Léonard est mort (in French)
- ^ Frank Maher, Acclaimed Newfoundland Accordionist, Passes Away
- ^ Y canwr Geraint Jarman wedi marw yn 74 oed (in Welsh)
- ^ Bordeaux : disparition de Jean-Marie Londeix, saxophoniste de renommée internationale (in French)
- ^ Jeffrey Runnings of For Against has passed away at 61
- ^ Cracker and Silos Bassist Bob Rupe Has Passed Away: Worked with Gutterball, Sparklehorse, & More
- ^ Jazz and R&B great Roy Ayers dies at 84
- ^ Friends of Distinction founder, "Grazing In The Grass" singer Harry Elston dies at 86
- ^ Mondo della musica in lutto: è morto Mario Trabucco, ex-curatore del 'Cannone' di Paganini (in Italian)
- ^ Fallece en Madrid el músico cubano Edesio Alejandro (in Spanish)
- ^ Smooth soul singer Randy Brown dies at 72
- ^ Ghetto house pioneer DJ Funk dies aged 54
- ^ Founding The Damned Guitarist Brian James Dead At 70
- ^ Kansas City musician Danny Cox, a man of 'unwavering strength and passion', has died at 82
- ^ D'Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! dies after battle with cancer
- ^ Bill Ashton OBE (1936–2025) – A Tribute
- ^ Songwriter and Producer Beau Dozier Passes Away at 45
- ^ Australian Violinist Donald Hazelwood, has Died at 95
- ^ Lyricist Harbans Singh Jandu passes away
- ^ Moroccan Iconic Artist Naima Samih Dies at 71
- ^ Stedman Pearson, singer of BRIT-winning Five Star, dies aged 60
- ^ Singer Choi Whee-sung, known as Wheesung, found dead at 43 years old
- ^ Reggae icon Cocoa Tea Dead at 65
- ^ Bob Rivers, longtime Seattle radio host, dies at 68
- ^ [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/arts/music/sofia-gubaidulina-dead.html Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93
- ^ RIP Mark 'Porkchop' Holder
- ^ Singer-Songwriter Yolanda Yallunder Nyembezi Passes Away at 30
- ^ Addio a Bruno Romani, icona jazz internazionale (in Italian)
- ^ È morto Dandy Bestia, chitarrista degli Skiantos (in Italian)
- ^ Rob de Nijs op 82-jarige leeftijd overleden (in Dutch)
- ^ DNK band members, including lead singer, confirmed dead in Kochani fire
- ^ Legendary Singer/Songwriter Jesse Colin Young of the Youngbloods Dies at 83
- ^ Rosenstolz-Sängerin AnNa R. gestorben - mit 55 Jahren (in German)
- ^ Fruupp vocalist, flautist and bassist Peter Farrelly has died, aged 76
- ^ Musician Aurelio Martinez and 11 Others Dead After Plane Crash Near Honduras
- ^ Умер Бедрос Киркоров (in Russian)
- ^ Banjo legend Eddie Adcock passes
- ^ В 57 лет умер гитарист петербургской рок-группы S.P.O.R.T. (in Russian)
- ^ Leanne Cowie, drummer for The Scientists, has died
- ^ Larry Tamblyn, Founder of The Standells (‘Dirty Water’), Dies
- ^ Paul ‘Wags’ Wagstaff – Paris Angels, Happy Mondays & Black Grape – RIP
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