In Memoriam - Page 3

Influential double bassist Danny Thompson, co-founder of Pentangle and collaborator with Kate Bush, John Martyn, and Nick Drake, has died at 86.

Electronics pioneer George Mundy, who helped create Phil Lesh’s legendary “Mission Control” bass, has died at 79, leaving a lasting musical legacy.

The Prince of Darkness is gone. Ozzy Osbourne's career spanned decades and featured some of the most iconic bassists in rock history.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s sudden passing leaves the bass world mourning a gifted player who blended jazz, R&B, and poetry with deep passion.

Double bass virtuoso Gary Karr, known for elevating the bass as a solo instrument, has died at 84.

Bill Salter, the Harlem-born bassist who co-wrote hits like "Just the Two Of Us," has passed at 88. Explore his wide-ranging musical journey.

Jazz and classical legend Charles Burrell, the first Black musician in a major U.S. symphony and a Colorado icon, has died at 104.

Mark Deutsch, inventor of the Bazantar, has passed away. His work fused classical bass and Eastern traditions into a singular musical vision.

Roger McLachlan, who played on the first two Little River Band albums, has passed away at 71 following a private battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeffrey Runnings, bassist and vocalist of post-punk pioneers For Against, has died at 61. A final solo album is set for release later this year.

Gang of Four bassist Dave Allen has died at 69. The band called him their "Ace of Bass" and shared he had been battling early-onset dementia.

Toby Myers, longtime bassist for John Mellencamp, has passed away at 75 after a battle with cancer. He joined Mellencamp’s band in the early 1980s and toured with him until 1999. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans.