What R&B singers have died?

Andre Williams was an R&B singer who had hits in… James Ingram (1952 – 2019) was a chart topping… Tony Joe White was a “swamp rock” legend who… Denise LaSalle, singer known as the “Queen of the…

What famous black female singer died?

On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah died at the age of 22 in an airplane accident in the Bahamas, when the badly overloaded aircraft she was traveling in crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all nine on board.

What Motown singer died of an overdose?

David Ruffin
David Ruffin, 50, a singer with the hit Motown group the Temptations in the 1960s whose distinctive baritone was featured on such hits as “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” died June 1 at a hospital in Philadelphia. Authorities said he died of an apparent drug overdose and that the death is under investigation.

What singers have passed away?

20 Legendary Musicians Who Died Way Too Soon

  • Amy Winehouse. The British singer and songwriter was found dead in her home on July 23, 2011.
  • Kurt Cobain.
  • Whitney Houston.
  • Michael Jackson.
  • Janis Joplin.
  • Ian Curtis.
  • Elliot Smith.
  • Karen Carpenter.

What musicians have passed away?

Died in 20s

Artist Notoriety Died
Jimi Hendrix Lead Guitarist, Vocalist of The Jimi Hendrix Experience September 18, 1970
Janis Joplin Singer October 4, 1970
Amy Winehouse Singer July 23, 2011
Robert Johnson Guitarist, singer August 16, 1938

What singers died recently?

2020

Name Age Cause of death
Alan Merrill Arrows 69 COVID-19
Bill Withers 81 Heart complications
Cristina Singer with ZE Records 64 COVID-19
Adam Schlesinger Fountains of Wayne, Ivy 52 COVID-19