Hello Gentle Readers as we reach the end of another year, I wanted to mark the lives of some of the people that I have come to admire in my life.
Music is very important to me. So I have decided to start with the musicians who have touched me during my lifetime that have passed in 2022.
1. Meatloaf
The Bat Out Of Hell singer was a legend in the musical world, selling more than 65 million albums worldwide and winning multi Grammys, including Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for the song I'd Do Anything For Love.
2. Taylor Hawkins.
Foo Fighter drummer Taylor Hawkins died aged 50 on March 25 whilst on tour in South America.
3. Andy Fletcher
Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher died suddenly aged 60 on May 26.
The news of the sudden passing was shared on social by the band who said: “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher.
4. Paul Ryder
Bass player and founding member of Happy Mondays, Paul Ryder died on July 15.
He was the brother of frontman Shaun Ryder, who revealed the news on social media, and had only recently rejoined the band.
5. Olivia Newton John
Star of Grease, Olivia Newton-John died aged 73 on August 8, the actress and singer was most known for her role as Sandy in the 1978 film which she stared alongside John Travolta
6. Coolio
The American rapper Coolio, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, died aged 59 on September 28.
7. Christine McVie
Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie died following a short illness at the age of 79 on November 30.
The British-American rock band, founded in London in 1967, sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the most successful groups ever.
8. Terry Hall
Lead singer of The Specials, Terry Hall died aged 63 following a short illness.
The singer-songwriter rose to fame as part of the band, who were pioneers of the ska scene in the UK.
9. Maxi Jazz
Lead singer of electronic band Faithless, Maxi Jazz died aged 65 on December 23.
The musician and DJ, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, was a core member of the dance group alongside Rollo and Sister Bliss – and together released a number of hit tracks including Insomnia, God is a DJ and We Come 1.
10. Aaron Carter
Aaron Carter, singer and brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, died aged 34 on November 5.
The US musician first found fame as a child star in the 1990s and opened for the US boy band on a number of tours and concerts.
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