Musicians we lost in 2018

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https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2018/12/26/677820018/in-memoriam-2018-the-musicians-we-lost

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"Fast" Eddie Clarke (Motörhead, Fastway)

Delores O'Riordan (The Cranberries)

Russ Solomon (founder of Tower Records)

Vinnie Paul Abbott (Pantera, Damageplan)

Charlie Quintana (Social Distortion)

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An  Honorable  mention  should  be  made  to  Ray  Sawyer of  Dr.  Hook  who  died  on  Dec.  31.

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This is always the sad part of the year in review. All the talented performers who will live on in our hearts

Aretha Franklin

March 25, 1942 – Aug. 16, 2018

The "Queen of Soul" sold more than 75 million records during her life, took the form to new levels, gave a voice to the civil rights movement and inspired generations of singers. (Read the full obituary)