In Memoriam - Page 3

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.

Each year we take time to reflect on all things bass from the past 12 months. That includes remembering the incredibly talented bassists that left us. 2024 was a tough year with some of our biggest bass heroes playing their final notes.

Jazz and avant-garde bassist Barre Phillips, a trailblazer in bass improvisation and solo records, has passed away at 90.

Former Renaissance bassist Jon Camp has died of undisclosed causes. He was 75 years old.

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh has died of undisclosed causes. He was 84 years old. The news was shared on Lesh’s Instagram account.