R.I.P.

He replaced Sammy Hagar in 1975 and fronted two albums.

Musician, who had been "ill for many months," worked on classic LPs like 'Eldorado,' 'Face the Music' and 'Out of the Blue.'

Engineer’s mixing desks and preamps opened new opportunities for recording artists.

Return to Forever leader died after battling a "rare form of cancer."

Controversial figure owned rock magazine ‘Rip’ and appeared in Motley Crue video.

Producer helmed the several of Young's releases, including the legendary 1972 album 'Harvest.'

She was the only member to appear in every lineup of the famous Motown group.

The guitarist powered "House of the Rising Sun" and many other hits.

Artist animated the Fab Four's Saturday morning cartoon series and 'Yellow Submarine' during his 50-year career.

A look at the artists who have died this year.