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15 Musicians who died in 2019

musicians who died in 2019

Several excellent musicians died in 2019, here we celebrate some of their lives and contributions to the world of music. January 29, 2019: James Ingram James Ingram died from brain cancer at his home in Los Angeles, aged 66. James Ingram (February 16, 1952 – January 29, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and record producer. He was also a multi Grammy nominated artist, a two-time Grammy Award-winner and a two-time Oscar nominee for the Best Original Song. Ingram is probably best known by most people for his hit collaborations with other vocalists. He scored a No. 1 hit on…
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Ginger Baker the Legendary Cream drummer died October 6, 2019

Ginger Baker (August 19, 1939 – October 6, 2019) was an English drummer and a co-founder of the legendary rock band Cream. His work in the 1960s earned him the well-deserved reputation of “rock’s first superstar drummer”, while his individual style melded a jazz background with African rhythms. He is credited as having been a pioneer of drumming in such genres as jazz fusion and world music. Peter Edward Baker was born in Lewisham, South London and was nicknamed “Ginger” for his shock of flaming red hair. Baker began playing drums at about 15 years old, as an outlet for…
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