Category: Obituary
LifeNotes: Memphis Horns Star Wayne Jackson Passes
Trumpeter Wayne Jackson, who won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 as one-half of the […]
LifeNotes: Bill Ham, Founder Of Hamstein Music, Passes
Bill Ham, a veteran manager, producer, songwriter and publisher, passed away in his sleep […]
LifeNotes: Rick Christian, Writer Of “I Don’t Need You,” Passes
Rick Christian, a songwriter best known for Kenny Rogers’ “I Don’t Need You,” has died. He was 61. […]
LifeNotes: Chips Moman, Hit Producer And Songwriter, Passes
Chips Moman, a songwriter and producer who made his mark in country music after a significant […]
LifeNotes: Pop/Country Stylist Floyd Robinson Passes
Floyd Robinson, best known for his 1959 top-20 pop hit “Makin’ Love,” has died at age 83. Born […]
LifeNotes: Revered Vocal Coach Phoebe Binkley Passes
Phoebe Binkley, who coached dozens of Nashville superstars and thousands of unknowns for […]
LifeNotes: Schatzi Hageman’s Son, Bryan Hageman, Passes
MusicRow sends its condolences to veteran public relations executive Schatzi Hageman and her family. […]
LifeNotes: “The Bluegrass Storyteller” James King Passes
James King, a Grammy-nominated bluegrass artist signed to Rounder Records, died Thursday […]
LifeNotes: Longtime WSM Producer, Music Director Kevin Anderson Dies
Longtime WSM Radio producer and music director Kevin Anderson died Monday, May 16 in […]
LifeNotes: Emilio Navaira, Former Capitol Nashville Artist, Passes
Emilio Navaira, a Tejano superstar who crossed over into country music in the 1990s, died […]
LifeNotes: Johnny Sea, Singer Of “Day For Decision,” Dies
Country artist Johnny Sea, best known for his “answer song” 1966’s “Day For Decision,” has died […]
