It takes a village to make the music we love. There are the voices and instruments out front, of course, and a band clicking everything into place. But there are also the songwriters who pen memorable melodies and words, producers and sound engineers to make everything sound just right, and journalists, photographers and illustrators to tell their stories. The music that has soundtracked your greatest triumphs and soothed your deepest wounds come from a thousand different places and people — that's worth remembering.  What follows is a memorial to those music makers we lost in 2024, listed below in chronological order by the date they left us.  *** Chris Karrer German guitarist and composer who co-founded the krautrock band Amon Düül Jan. 20, 1947 — Jan. 2, 2024 * Carl Grubbs The Philly-born saxophonist became a mentor to the Baltimore jazz scene, where he composed "The Inner Harbor Suite" July 27, 1944 — Jan. 5, 2024 * (GAB Archive/Redferns / Getty Images) Larry Collins The energetic rockabilly guitarist was a member of The Collins Kids with his sister Lorrie Oct. 4, 1944 — Jan. 5, 2024 * Del Palmer The English musician and sound engineer was a key collaborator with Kate Bush Nov. 3, 1952 — Jan. 5, 2024 * Iasos The Greek-born American composer was a pioneer of new age music Jan. 9, 1947 — Jan. 6, 2024 * Phill Niblock The avant-garde composer and filmmaker tapped into the void with drones and microtones Oct. 2, 1933 — Jan. 8, 2024 * Annie Nightingale The first female DJ on BBC Radio 1 and The Old Grey Whistle Test championed new music across genres April 1, 1940 — Jan. 11, 2024 * Jo-El Sonnier The Cajun singer and accordionist found chart success in country music Oct. 2, 1946 — Jan. 13, 2024 * Peter Schickele With more than 100 works to his name — performed by the likes of the New York Philharmonic and Joan Baez — the composer was best known as musical parodist P.D.Q. Bach July 17, 1935 — Jan. 16, 2024 * Amelia Cuni The Italian-born, Berlin-based musician studied dhrupad for 15 years to become a master of the North Indian classical vocal style May 11, 1905 — Jan. 17, 2024 * John "Juan" Mendez Operating under the Silent Servant moniker, the Guatemalan-born DJ and electronic music producer helped to shape the L.A. techno scene Aug. 14, 1977 — Jan. 18, 2024 * Jose "Luis" Vasquez Sole member of The Soft Moon, a vehicle for the L.A. songwriter to battle his demons and heal through moody post-punk May 30, 1979 — Jan. 18, 2024 * (Gilles Petard/Redferns / Getty Images) Mary Weiss The singer exuded a tough yet tender image as leader of the 1960s girl group The Shangri-Las Dec. 28, 1948 — Jan. 19, 2024 * Marlena Shaw The sultry nightclub singer's popular take on "California Soul" was sampled by Gang Starr and Quasimoto Sept. 22, 1939 — Jan. 19, 2024 * Neil Kulkarni A music journalist whose sharp, provocative criticism graced Melody Maker, The Guardian and The Quietus July 26, 1972 — Jan. 23, 2024 * Frank Farian German producer behind Boney M. and Milli Vanilli, whose success showed a penchant for flash disregard for decorum July 18, 1941 — Jan. 23, 2024 * Melanie Woodstock festival performer who penned the chart-topping innuendo-filled roller skate song "Brand New Key" Feb. 3, 1947 — Jan. 23, 2024 * Shigeichi Negishi After a colleague critiqued his singing, the Japanese engineer invented the karaoke machine Nov. 29, 1923 — Jan. 26, 2024 * Brian Griffin British photographer whose portraits of Kate Bush and Iggy Pop — not to mention album covers for Depeche Mode and Echo and the Bunnymen — defined the 1980s April 13, 1948 — Jan. 29, 2024 * Chita Rivera The singer and dancer lit up Broadway productions of West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie and Chicago Jan. 23, 1933 — Jan. 30, 2024 * (Leni Sinclair/Getty Images / Michael Ochs Archives) Wayne Kramer Guitarist whose revolutionary riffs in MC5 paved the way for punk and later inspired him to co-found Jail Guitar Doors USA, which provides instruments to inmates serving time April 30, 1948 — Feb. 2, 2024 * Wilhelmina Wiggins Fernandez Soprano and star of the 1981 French thriller Diva Jan. 5, 1949 — Feb. 2, 2024 * Aston Barrett Bassist and bandleader of Bob Marley and the Wailers Nov. 22, 1946 — Feb. 3, 2024 * Toby Keith To paraphrase the man himself, a Toby Keith song is the the best receptacle for barbecues, tailgates, fairs and festivals July 8, 1961 — Feb. 5, 2024 * (Bettmann/Bettmann Archive / Getty Images) Seiji Ozawa Longtime Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Sept. 1, 1935 — Feb. 6, 2024 * Mojo Nixon An over-the-top psychobilly rocker who took silly shots at celebrity, but also offered pointed critiques of the establishment Aug. 2, 1957 — Feb. 7, 2024 * Damo Suzuki When Can needed a new singer in 1970, the Japanese experimentalist's ecstatic vocalizations expanded the already-adventurous German band's universe January 16, 1950 — Feb. 9, 2024 * Dexter Romweber The rockabilly and roots rock musician influenced generations of power duos, including The White Stripes, with his band Flat Duo Jets June 18, 1966 — Feb. 16, 2024 * Peetah Morgan Lead singer of reggae band Morgan Heritage July 11, 1973 — Feb. 25, 2024 * Eric Carmen Frontman for the 1970s power-pop band Raspberries and solo star behind "All By Myself" and "Hungry Eyes" Aug. 11, 1949 — March 2024 * Lynn Fainchtein Music supervisor for films that included Roma, plus Lee Daniels' Precious, The Butler and The United States vs. Billie Holiday 1963 — March 1, 2024 * Jim Beard Jazz-rock pianist who performed with Steely Dan, Wayne Shorter and Pat Metheny Aug. 26, 1960 — March 2, 2024 * Pete Rodriguez The Bronx-born boogaloo pianist and bandleader's "I Like It Like That" has lived several lives, most recently as a sample on Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin's hit "I Like It" April 16, 1934 — March 7, 2024 * Steve Lawrence The husband-and-wife vocal duo Steve & Eydie kept the Tiny Pan Alley tradition alive well into rock and roll's awakening July 8, 1935 — March 7, 2024 * Blake Harrison Noise-maker for the grindcore band Pig Destroyer and effusive hypeman for all things loud, heavy and fast Dec. 17, 1975 — March 9, 2024 * Karl Wallinger Welsh singer-songwriter who helped to define 1980s college radio in World Party and The Waterboys Oct. 19, 1957 — March 10, 2024 * (Matt Wignall) Michael Knott A brash and brilliant pioneer of the alternative Christian rock scene who challenged the faithful to examine their faults and hypocrisies Dec. 22, 1962 — March 12, 2024 * Aribert Reimann German composer of emotionally devastating operas March 4, 1936 — March 13, 2024 * Angela McCluskey Scottish-born, L.A.-based singer for the '90s band Wild Colonials Feb. 28, 1960 — March 14, 2024 * (H. William Tetlow / Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Byron Janis Singular American concert pianist who specialized in Chopin March 24, 1928 — March 14, 2024 * Sandra Crouch Gospel music singer and twin sister to Andraé Crouch July 1, 1942 — March 17, 2024 * Cola Boyy Born with spina bifida, Matthew Urango used his disco-influenced indie-pop music to advocate for people with disabilities Feb. 14, 1990 — March 17, 2024 * Greg Lee Co-lead singer of the L.A. ska band Hepcat Nov. 3, 1970 — March 19, 2024 * (Mathias Bothor / Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon) Maurizio Pollini Towering, intellectually rigorous, classical pianist January 5, 1942 — March 23, 2024 * Peter Eotvos Leading Hungarian modernist composer and conductor January 2, 1944 — March 24, 2024 * Chris Cross Bassist for British new wave band Ultravox July 14, 1952 — March 25, 2024 * (Michael Macioce / Archive Photos/Getty Images) Marian Zazeela Member of the 1960s experimental music collective Theatre of Eternal Music and lighting designer for the immersive "Dream House" installation co-created with her husband, the composer La Monte Young April 15, 1940 — March 28, 2024 * Casey Benjamin Saxophonist and vocoder wizard in the Robert Glasper Experiment Oct. 10, 1978 — March 30, 2024 * John Sinclair The poet's radical politics dovetailed with those of the Detroit rock band MC5, which he managed from 1966-1969 Oct. 2, 1941 — April 2, 2024 * Albert "Tootie" Heath An expressive drummer who brought finesse and forward pull to a sweeping expanse of modern jazz over more than seven decades May 31, 1935 — April 3, 2024 * Graem Naysmith Guitarist for the English shoegaze band Pale Saints Feb. 9, 1967 — April 4, 2024 * Keith LeBlanc The in-house drummer for early hip-hop labels Sugar Hill and Tommy Boy also appeared on Nine Inch Nails' Pretty Hate Machine Nov. 1954 — April 4, 2024 * Clarence "Frogman" Henry New Orleans R&B singer and pianist whose signature croak can be heard on his song "Ain't Got No Home" March 19, 1937 — April 7, 2024 * Jon Card German-born Canadian drummer for the punk bands D.O.A., SNFU and Subhumans Dec. 11, 1960 — April 8, 2024 * Muluken Melesse Ethiopian singer whose songs from the 1970s and '80s were filled with love and longing for better times May 15, 1951 — April 9, 2024 * (Julia Beverly / Archive Photos/Getty Images) Rico Wade This seminal figure in Atlanta hip-hop, who provided the Dungeon that produced OutKast, Goodie Mob and many other local players, helped lead a regional rap movement as a member of Organized Noize Feb. 26, 1972 — April 13, 2024 * Dicky Betts As a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, his blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s Dec. 12, 1943 — April 18, 2024 * Steve Kille Bassist for the psychedelic rock band Dead Meadow May 26, 1976 — April 18, 2024 * Mandisa The American Idol singer won a Grammy for her 2013 album Overcomer Oct. 2, 1976 — April 18, 2024 * Andrew Davis British conductor and long-standing director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Feb. 2, 1944 — April 20, 2024 * Michael Cuscuna Record producer for the Arista, Freedom and Muse labels, who also curated archival box sets around the works of Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker and Nat "King" Cole Sept.  20, 1948 — April 20, 2024 * Duane Eddy With producer Lee Hazlewood, the unfussy-yet-idiosyncratic guitarist put the twang in early rock and roll April 26, 1938 — April 30, 2024 * Gary Floyd Unapologetic frontman of the San Francisco queercore punk band the Dicks Dec. 11, 1952 — April 30, 2024 * (Paul Natkin / Archive Photos/Getty Images) Steve Albini As the guitarist for Shellac and Big Black, he was abrasive and absurd; as an engineer on thousands of records, he left an indelible mark on how we hear music July 22, 1962 — May 7, 2024  * John Barbata Drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Jefferson Airplane and The Turtles, including on the latter's 1967 hit "Happy Together" April 1, 1945 — May 8, 2024 * Dennis Thompson The drummer's thunderous swing drove the proto-punk chaos of MC5 Sept.  7, 1948 — May 9, 2024 * David Sanborn An alto saxophonist whose tone was as bright and steadfast as a lighthouse beacon during a career that spanned nearly 60 years July 30, 1945 — May 12, 2024 * Doug Ingle Founding member of Iron Butterfly who sang and played organ on the band's hit song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" Sept.  9, 1945 — May 24, 2024 * Richard Sherman With his late brother Robert, he wrote "It's A Small World" and scores for several Disney films, including Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang June 12, 1928 — May 25, 2024 * Brad Raub Bassist in metal bands Sumerlands and Eternal Champion April 26, 1988 — May 29, 2024 * Brother Marquis A member of the rap group 2 Live Crew, which pioneered the Miami bass sound in the late '80s April 2, 1967 — June 3, 2024 * Chuck Roberts The "voice of house music" gave the fervent sermon heard on Rhythm Controll's 1987 track "My House" Birth date unknown — June 6, 2024 * (Len Trievnor / Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Françoise Hardy France's It Girl of the 1960s was a striking presence on the "yé-yé" scene, yet her musical career outlasted many of her peers, spanning more than 30 studio albums Jan. 17, 1944 — June 11, 2024 * Arthur "Gaps" Hendrickson Caribbean-born singer for the London-based ska band The Selecter April 29, 1951 — June 11, 2024 * Johnny Canales The Mexican-born, South Texas-based TV host introduced many artists, including a teenage Selena Quintanilla, to a wider audience Aug. 23, 1942 — June 12, 2024 * Angela Bofill New York R&B singer whose three-and-half octave range fueled "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" and "I Try" May 2, 1954 — June 13, 2024 * Jeremy Tepper The music journalist championed the outskirts of country and Americana via SiriusXM Nov. 18, 1963 — June 14, 2024 * James Chance The saxophonist's provocative performances and outlandish punk-funk music in the Contortions pioneered New York's no wave scene April 20, 1953 — June 18, 2024 * Seth "Shifty Shellshock" Binzer Frontman for Crazy Town, whose "Butterfly" was the only rap-rock song to hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Aug. 23, 1974 — June 24, 2024 * Rob Stone One-time record label executive who co-founded Cornerstone Agency and The Fader, linking music media and marketing July 12, 1968 — June 24, 2024 * (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for SXSW / Getty Images North America) Kinky Friedman The offbeat country singer and mystery novelist — and candidate for Texas governor in 2006 — who blurred the line between his persona and true identity Nov. 1, 1944 — June 27, 2024 * Peter Collins Record producer with a diverse set of credits, ranging from Rush and Queensrÿche to Jewel and Indigo Girls Jan. 14, 1951 — June 28, 2024 * Patty Waters The vocalist disappeared after making two hauntingly spare albums for ESP-Disk' in the 1960s, and was celebrated by the avant-garde community upon her return decades later March 11, 1940 — June 29, 2024 * Michael Corcoran Austin-based music journalist who wrote scholarly books about the fringes of Texas music Nov. 30, 1955 — July 1, 2024 * Laurie Lindeen The singer and guitarist's time in the Minneapolis indie rock scene inspired her beloved memoir, Petal Pusher: A Rock and Roll Cinderella Story Sept.  28, 1961 — July 1, 2024 * Joe Egan Co-founder of Stealers Wheel and co-writer of the Scottish band's "Stuck in the Middle With You" Oct. 18, 1946 — July 6, 2024 * Jim Rotondi The hard-bop musician brought a level-headed calm to the role of a trumpet hero Aug. 28, 1962 — July 7, 2024 * Jon Bonsall Tenor in the country and gospel vocal quartet The Oak Ridge Boys May 18, 1948 — July 9, 2024 * Dave Loggins The Nashville songwriter penned songs for Kenny Rogers and the Oak Ridge Boys, and had his own hit in "Please Come to Boston" Nov. 10, 1947 — July 10, 2024 * Homer "Skip" Jackson WRTI host and founder of the Philadelphia Jazz Project who, above all, believed in telling stories March 4, 1957 — July 13, 2024 * (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Sarah Gibson Rising pianist, composer and new music advocate May 21, 1986 — July 14, 2024 * Zac Crain Editor at Dallas Observer and D Magazine June 13, 1974 — July 16, 2024 * (Nikki Kahn / The Washington Post via Getty Images) Bernice Johnson Reagon A civil rights activist who co-founded The Freedom Singers and later started the African American vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock Oct. 4, 1942 — July 16, 2024 * Eddie Rosenblatt Long-running Geffen Records president who oversaw the label's Guns N' Roses and Nirvana years Nov. 6, 1934 — July 16, 2024 * Happy Traum The Greenwich Village folk singer and guitarist worked with Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Pete Seeger and Peter Tosh May 9, 1938 — July 17, 2024 * Pinche Peach Co-vocalist (along with cousin Juan Brujo, who died just two months later) in L.A.-based Latin metal band Brujeria Nov. 24, 1966 — July 17, 2024 * (Jason Merritt / FilmMagic/Getty Images) Toumani Diabaté When the Malian musician plucked the kora's 21 strings, the world fell in love Aug. 10, 1965 — July 19, 2024 * Jerry Miller Lead guitarist for the late-'60s psychedelic three-guitar attack of Moby Grape July 10, 1943 — July 21, 2024 * Abdul "Duke" Fakir The last surviving original member of The Four Tops Dec. 26, 1935 — July 22, 2024 * John Mayall Through his band the Bluesbreakers, several guitarists flourished under the "godfather of the British blues," including Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor and Peter Green Nov. 29, 1933 — July 22, 2024 * Richard Crawford Professor of musicology, preeminent scholar of American music and author of The American Musical Landscape May 12, 1935 — July 23, 2024 * Wolfgang Rihm Strikingly original, and prolific, German composer March 13, 1952 — July 27, 2024 * Chino XL The fire-starting Bronx-born rapper and actor who began his career in the duo Art of Origin in the early '90s once feuded with Tupac Shakur April 8, 1974 — July 28, 2024 * (Dave Simpson / WireImage/Getty Images) Martin Phillipps In the New Zealand band The Chills, the songwriter crafted the ramshackle indie-rock sound that influenced the likes of R.E.M. and Pavement July 2, 1963 — July 28, 2024 * Shaun Martin The Snarky Puppy singer and keyboardist was also the music director for gospel music titan Kirk Franklin Aug. 23, 1978 — Aug. 3, 2024 * Antônio Meneses Beloved Brazilian cellist and member of the Beaux Arts Trio Aug. 23, 1957 — Aug. 3, 2024 * Maurice Williams Williams' song "Stay," first recorded by his doo-wop group The Zodiacs in 1960, became a hit for The Four Seasons and The Hollies April 26, 1938 — Aug. 6, 2024 * Dave Sweetapple J. Mascis called on this bassist for his stoner rock band Witch and vice versa for the power-pop band Sweet Apple Nov. 8, 1965 — Aug. 8, 2024 * Charles R. Cross The Rocket editor and writer documented Seattle's rising grunge scene and wrote pivotal books on Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain May 7, 1957 — Aug. 9, 2024 * Dean Roberts The New Zealand singer-songwriter made ghostly music as White Winged Moth and in the band Autistic Daughters March 24, 1975 — Aug. 10, 2024 * Greg Kihn The singer-songwriter's 1983 power-pop hit "Jeopardy" reached No. 2 on the pop chart, behind Michael Jackson's "Beat It" July 10, 1949 — Aug. 13, 2024 * Jack Russell Singer for the hard rock band Great White Dec. 5, 1960 — Aug. 15, 2024 * BeatKing The Houston rapper, a self-proclaimed Club Godzilla, produced several viral striptease anthems, including "Then Leave" and the platinum-selling "Thick" with DJ Chose Nov. 24, 1984 — Aug. 15, 2024 * Joe Chambers Founding member of the psychedelic soul band The Chambers Brothers Aug. 22, 1942 — Aug. 15, 2024 * Tore Ylwizaker Keyboardist for the experimental electronic band Ulver Aug. 16, 1970 — Aug. 16, 2024 * Bobby Hicks Bluegrass and country music fiddler who played with Bill Monroe and Porter Wagoner July 21, 1933 — Aug. 16, 2024 * George Walker Classical music host and producer for WFIU March 7, 1943 — Aug. 21, 2024 * Justin Chearno Guitarist for Turing Machine and Pitchblende who later opened the Michelin-starred Brooklyn restaurant The Four Horseman with LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy June 17, 1970 — Aug. 22, 2024 * Catherine Ribeiro The adventurous French singer made a pivot from the popular "yé-yé" scene to psychedelic prog-rock in the band Alpes Sept.  22, 1941 — Aug. 22, 2024 * Daron Beck Vocalist and keyboardist for the synth-doom duo Pinkish Black June 19, 1976 — Aug. 22, 2024 * Russell Malone A versatile and soulful guitarist who epitomized straight-ahead jazz guitar for his generation Nov. 8, 1963 — Aug. 23, 2024 * Steve Silberman The journalist is best known for his work in Wired and his writing about neurodiversity, but got his start covering 1970s counterculture, including the artists Grateful Dead and David Crosby Dec. 23, 1957 — Aug. 29, 2024 * Sérgio Mendes A musician who emerged with Brazil's bossa nova movement in the 1960s and became an ambassador for that country's music around the world Feb. 11, 1941 — Sept. 5, 2024 * (Rachel Murray / Getty Images North America) Rich Homie Quan The Atlanta rapper scored several hits in the mid-2010s, including "Lifestyle" as part of Rich Gang, but he will be remembered more for his influence on the texture of modern rap Oct. 4, 1989 — Sept. 5, 2024 * Herbie Flowers The English bassist was a member of T. Rex and a prolific session musician, whose many credits include the iconic bass line heard on Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" May 19, 1938 — Sept. 5, 2024 * Will Jennings Even if you don't know his name, you may well know all of the words he wrote for "My Heart Will Go On" and "Tears in Heaven" June 27, 1944 — Sept. 6, 2024 * Lucine Amara Stalwart soprano who sang 748 performances with the Metropolitan Opera March 1, 1925 — Sept. 6, 2024 * Dan Morgenstern The historian and critic who helmed Metronome and Downbeat believed that jazz is "America's gift to the world" Oct. 24, 1929 — Sept. 7, 2024 * (Jemal Countess / Getty Images North America) Frankie Beverly For over five decades, the R&B and funk legend kept the cookout classics coming in his band Maze Dec. 6, 1946 — Sept. 10, 2024 * José Mauro Reissues of his two 1970s LPs renewed interest in the Brazilian pop singer's music — and laid to rest rumors of his disappearance May 1, 1905 — Sept. 13, 2024 * Tito Jackson Big brother to Michael, singer and guitarist for the Jackson 5 Oct. 15, 1953 — Sept. 15, 2024 * Roli Mosimann Swans member and Foetus collaborator who carried on his penchant for extremity by producing records for The The and The Young Gods Nov. 7, 1955 — Sept. 15, 2024 * JD Souther The singer-songwriter shaped the Southern California sound, penning songs performed by the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt Nov. 2, 1945 — Sept. 17, 2024 * Juan Brujo Vocalist and co-founder of the outsized metal band Brujeria June 28, 1968 — Sept. 18, 2024 * (Frans Schellekens / Redferns/Getty Images) Benny Golson A master saxophonist revered as much for the durable standards he contributed to the jazz repertoire as for his eloquent tenor sound Jan. 25, 1929 — Sept. 21, 2024 * Paul Bakija Guitarist for the '80s New York anarcho-punk band Reagan Youth March 19, 1964 — Sept. 21, 2024 * Cat Glover The dancer choreographed Prince's 1987 concert film Sign o' the Times and rapped on his hit "Alphabet St." July 24, 1964 — Sept. 24, 2024 * (David Redfern / Redferns/Getty Images) Kris Kristofferson A movie star and musical rebel who wrote songs about lovers, loners, boozers and a footloose pair of hitchhikers June 22, 1936 — Sept. 28, 2024 * Warren Benbow Drummer who inaugurated James Blood Ulmer's "avant-gutbucket" jazz trio Odyssey, and who also worked with Nina Simone and Larry Willis Dec. 22, 1951 — Sept. 29, 2024 * Nell Smith The teenaged Canadian musician had collaborated with the Flaming Lips, and was preparing to release her debut solo album in 2025 July 17, 2007 — Oct. 6, 2024 * Cissy Houston Generation-spanning gospel singer who performed with Elvis, Aretha and Van Morrison; mother to Whitney Houston Sept.  30, 1933 — Oct. 7, 2024 * Leif Segerstam Eclectic Finnish conductor and composer of 371 symphonies March 2, 1944 — Oct. 9, 2024 * Adam Abeshouse Thoughtful, Grammy-winning classical music producer June 5, 1961 — Oct. 10, 2024 * Jack Revill Scottish DJ and producer who performed as Jackmaster January 11, 1986 — Oct. 12, 2024 * Ka This Brooklyn rapper's hard-work ethic set the standard for DIY artists everywhere. His lyrical precision shone a light back on his community. Aug. 11, 1972 — Oct. 12, 2024 * (Christopher Polk / Getty Images North America) Liam Payne A singer who rose to fame as a member of the chart-topping boy band One Direction Aug. 29, 1993 — Oct. 16, 2024 * Barbara Dane Jazz, blues and folk singer who championed social justice causes May 12, 1927 — Oct. 20, 2024 * Paul Di'Anno Early vocalist for Iron Maiden who sang on the heavy metal band's self-titled debut and Killers May 17, 1958 — Oct. 21, 2024 * Donald Miller Guitar mangler for the improvised noise trio Borbetomagus May 7, 1958 — Oct. 22, 2024 * Claire Daly The beloved baritone saxophonist's 1999 debut, Swing Low, was selected for the collection of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum Feb. 26, 1958 — Oct. 22, 2024 * DJ Clark Kent The Brooklyn-born producer worked with Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G. and Mariah Carey, but will be remembered just as fondly for his mark on rap's sneaker culture Sept.  28, 1966 — Oct. 24, 2024 * (Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Images North America) Phil Lesh The bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead sang on some of the band's most memorable songs, including "Box of Rain" March 15, 1940 — Oct. 25, 2024 * Greg Hildebrandt With his brother Tim, the illustrator of the Star Wars: A New Hope poster, he also worked on cover art for Black Sabbath's Mob Rules, Manilla Road's Mystification and several Trans-Siberian Orchestra albums Jan. 23, 1939 — Oct. 31, 2024 * Bob Bryar Former drummer of My Chemical Romance, who performed on its landmark album The Black Parade Dec. 1979 — Nov. 2024  * Promotional photo of American composer and music producer Quincy Jones, 1980s. (Photo by A&M Records/Getty Images)(A&M Records / Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Quincy Jones The pop music mastermind produced hit albums for several decades, including Michael Jackson's Thriller, and composed music for The Wiz and The Color Purple March 14, 1933 — Nov. 3, 2024 * Lou Donaldson An alto saxophonist who played a crucial role in both the development of hard bop and its evolution into soul jazz Nov. 1, 1926 — Nov. 9, 2024 * Ella Jenkins The first lady of children's music, whose "You'll Sing A Song and I'll Sing A Song" will forever be passed down, believed in learning from the world Aug. 6, 1924 — Nov. 9, 2024 * (Fredrik Persson / Scanpix Sweden/AFP via Getty Images) Roy Haynes Pioneering modern jazz drummer March 13, 1925 — Nov. 12, 2024 * Shel Talmy American producer who shaped the Brit Beat sound with The Who and The Kinks Aug. 11, 1937 — Nov. 13, 2024 * Reese McHenry The garage-rock singer had a voice that could puncture heaven and soothe hell Feb. 14, 1973 — Nov. 14, 2024 * Peter Sinfield The British poet co-founded King Crimson with Robert Fripp and penned lyrics for the likes of Cher, Celine Dion and Emerson, Lake & Palmer Dec. 27, 1943 — Nov. 14, 2024 * Vic Flick The iconic James Bond theme would be nothing without the session guitarist's rumbling sound May 14, 1937 — Nov. 14, 2024 * Dennis Bryon Drummer for the Bee Gees during its disco years, including the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack April 14, 1949 — Nov. 14, 2024 * Aashish Khan Indian classical musician who collaborated with Ravi Shankar and George Harrison, and produced the sumptuously cool Disco Jazz for the pop singer Rupa Dec. 5, 1939 — Nov. 14, 2024 * Charles Dumont The songwriter worked with French artists Jaques Brel and Juliette Gréco and penned Édith Piaf's iconic "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" March 26, 1929 — Nov. 18, 2024 * Colin "Smiley" Peterson Drummer who appeared on Bee Gees' late '60s albums, including Horizontal and Odessa March 24, 1946 — Nov. 18, 2024 * Saafir Once a dancer in Digital Underground, the Oakland rapper grew to become a singular presence on the Bay Area scene Aug. 23, 1970 — Nov. 19, 2024 * Andy Paley Producer, songwriter and rocker whose broad catalog — Madonna, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Brian Wilson, Jonathan Richman, SpongeBob SquarePants — was playful and unique Nov. 1, 1951 — Nov. 20, 2024 * (Jason Thrasher) Will Cullen Hart The Elephant 6 collective co-founder meticulously collaged psychedelic-pop symphonies in The Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System June 14, 1971 — Nov. 29, 2024 * Steve Alaimo Miami-based producer, songwriter and record label owner who discovered Sam & Dave, released records by KC and the Sunshine Band Dec. 6, 1939 — Nov. 30, 2024 * Angela Alvarez The oldest person to win best new artist at the Latin Grammys June 13, 1927 — Dec. 6, 2024 * Rashid Vally Founder of Soultown, As-Shams and The Sun, the only Black-owned labels that operated under Apartheid 1939 — Dec. 7, 2024 * Herb Robertson Jazz trumpeter who worked with avant-garde luminaries such as Tim Berne, Satoko Fujii and Anthony Davis Feb. 21, 1951 — Dec. 10, 2024 * Martial Solal A distinguished French pianist whose dextrous and imaginative command of the jazz language made him a trailblazer in Europe Aug. 23, 1927 — Dec. 12, 2024 * (Vikas Khot / Hindustan Times via Getty Images) Zakir Hussain  Indian tabla player who united musicians from diverse cultures and by doing so, shaped modern world music March 9, 1951 — Dec. 15, 2024 * Alfa Anderson Singer of disco group Chic and voice behind "Le Freak" and "Good Times" Sept. 7, 1946 — Dec. 16, 2024 * Dave Mallet Alison Krauss, Pete Seeger and many others have recorded his songs, especially the folk standard "Garden Song," which John Denver performed with The Muppets April 21, 1951 — Dec. 17, 2024 * Bob "Slim" Dunlap The beloved rock guitarist joined The Replacements from 1987-1991, and released a pair of stellar solo albums in the '90s Aug. 14, 1951 — Dec. 18, 2024 * Will Chase and Zazil Davis-Vazquez contributed research to support this story. Tom Huizenga and Sheldon Pearce contributed text. Jacob Ganz edited. Copyright 2024 NPR