McCoy Tyner, 81
The iconic jazz pianist and last surviving member of the John Coltrane Quartet died in March at age 81. Tyner released more than 70 albums and was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2002.
Don Burrows, 91
As an Australian jazz icon, Burrows performed with Stéphane Grapelli, Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Sinatra, and Nat ‘King’ Cole. He died at age 91 in March.
Known for work as Throbbing Gristle and as the co-founder of psychedelic band Psychic TV, Genesis was a cult icon. The artist died in March at age 70.
DJ Black N Mild, 44
The New Orleans DJ was known for bringing bounce music to airwaves. He died after a COVID diagnosis in March at age 44.
Kenny Rogers, 81
The 81-year-old country superstar had a career of monumental hits. His success spanned decades, as he spent some early years in a jazz group and later took over the world with his chart-topper, “The Gambler.” He died on March 20 of natural causes.
The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT
— Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020
Manu Dibango, 86
The African Jazz icon earned notoriety for his 1972 song “Soul Makossa” and was an absolute force in dance music. He died in March at age 86 following a battle with an illness linked to COVID.
Alan Merrill, 69
The singer of ’70s rock band Arrows and the co-writer of “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll” died in March of COVID complications at age 69.
Joe Diffie, 61
The Grammy-winning country star behind hits like “Pickup Man” and “John Deere Green” died in March at age 61 following COVID complications.
Wallace Rooney, 59
A jazz vet, Rooney’s career spanned four decades and earned him a Grammy in 1995. He died in March at age 59.
