In Memoriam: 2025 Deaths
A look at those we've lost.
R.I.P.
Brian Wilson Dead at 82
The Beach Boys leader entered conservatorship in 2024.
Sly Stone Dead at 82
He'd been battling COPD and other underlying health issues for some time.
Pepe Willie, Mentor Who Saved Prince’s Career, Dead at 76
Key player in the Minneapolis music scene said he “never took a dime” from the star.
Rick Derringer Dead at 77
Guitarist and songwriter worked with Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Todd Rundgren and others, along with a successful solo career.
Simon House, Sideman for Hawkwind and David Bowie, Dead at 76
Multi-instrumentalist was part of Hawkwind's Lemmy-era lineup before joining with Bowie in the late '70s.
Rock Collector and Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Dead at 65
Billionaire paid millions for guitars owned by David Gilmour, Bob Dylan, George Harrison and others, and wanted the world to see them.
George Wendt, Who Starred as Norm on 'Cheers,' Dead at 76
He earned six Emmy nominations for playing the lovable barfly.
Alarm Singer Mike Peters Dead at 66
He was also an accomplished solo artist and cofounded a charity for cancer research.
David Thomas, Pere Ubu Singer, Dies at 71
Cleveland art rockers helped spur punk revolution in the States.