2019 in American music explained
The following is a list of events and releases that happened in 2019 in music in the United States.
Notable events
January
February
March
April
May
June
- 5 – The CMT Music Awards took place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
- 7 – Boxing Gandhis released their first album in seven years, Culture War.
- 11 – The New York Times Magazine publishes an investigative report by music journalist Jody Rosen, detailing the extent of the 2008 Universal fire. The article reveals that much of the fire's damage was concealed from the public for well over a decade, and that the full extent of the fire included the destruction of up to 175,000 master recordings of songs— both released and unreleased— by Universal Music Group-owned artists.[21] UMG representatives would initially dispute the accuracy of the article, before eventually confirming that their archives had indeed sustained considerable losses as a result of the fire.[22]
- 14 – Baroness released their first album in four years, Gold & Grey.
- – Bruce Springsteen released his first album in five years and his first of all original material in seven years, Western Stars.
- – Madonna released her first album in four years, Madame X.
- – The Cherry Poppin' Daddies released Bigger Life, their first album of original material in six years and their first ska album in 11 years.
- 16 – Adema parted ways with original lead singer Mark Chavez for the third time.[23] He was replaced by Julien-K frontman and former Orgy guitarist Ryan Shuck.
- 19 – Original Unwritten Law drummer Wade Youman left the band for the second time.
- 21 – The Raconteurs released their first album in eleven years, Help Us Stranger.[24]
- 28 – The Black Keys released their first album in five years, Let's Rock.[25]
July
August
September
October
- 4 – that dog released their first album in 22 years, Old LP. It was also their first album without founding member Petra Haden.
- Akon released his first album in ten years, El Negreeto.
- Lagwagon released their first album in five years, Railer.
- 11 – Chris Knight released his first album in seven years, Almost Daylight.
- 29 - After seven months of banned Michael Jackson music, some radio stations re-added some of his hits.
November
December
Bands formed
Bands disbanded
Albums released in 2019
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February
March
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June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Top songs on record
See also: List of Billboard Hot 100 number ones of 2019, List of Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles in 2019 and Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2019.
Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 Songs
Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 Hits
All songs that reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the year, complete with peak chart placement.
Deaths
- January 1 –
- January 2 – Daryl Dragon, 76, musician, songwriter, keyboardist (Captain & Tennille)[113]
- January 3 – Steve Ripley, 69, singer songwriter (The Tractors)[114]
- January 5 – Alvin Fielder, 83, jazz drummer[115]
- January 7 – Clydie King, 75, pop and rock singer[116]
- January 9 – Joseph Jarman, 81, jazz saxophonist[117]
- January 10 – Larry Cunningham, 67, R&B singer
- January 12 – Sanger D. Shafer, 84, country singer, songwriter[118]
- January 13
- January 16 – Lorna Doom, 61, punk rock bassist[120]
- January 17 – Reggie Young, 82, country and rock guitarist, session musician[121]
- January 21 –
- January 25 – Jacqueline Steiner, 94, folk singer, songwriter[125]
- January 26 – Bruce Corbitt, 56, heavy metal vocalist[126]
- January 28 – Paul Whaley, 72, rock drummer[127]
- January 29 – James Ingram, 66, R&B singer[128]
- January 31 – Harold Bradley, 93, country guitarist[129]
- February 2 - Alex Brown, 52, rock guitarist (Gorilla Biscuits)[130]
- February 3 - Tim Landers, 62, vocalist and singer[131]
- February 11 – Harvey Scales, 78, R&B soul singer and songwriter[132]
- February 15 – Kofi Burbridge, 57, keyboardist and flautist[133]
- February 16 – Ken Nordine, 98, spoken word jazz[134]
- February 17 – Ethel Ennis, 86, jazz musician[135]
- February 19 – Artie Wayne, 77, pop singer, producer
- February 20 – Dominick Argento, 91, composer[136]
- February 21 –
- February 24 – Mac Wiseman, 93, bluegrass musician[139]
- March 1 – Stephan Ellis, 69, rock bassist (Survivor)[140]
- March 2 – Al Hazan, 84, pianist (B. Bumble and the Stingers), songwriter and record producer
- March 4 – Mike Walker, 50, rock drummer (Aranda)
- March 5 – Sara Romweber, 55, drummer for Let's Active, Snatches of Pink and Dex Romweber Duo[141]
- March 6 – James Dapogny, 78, jazz pianist[142]
- March 8 – Eddie Taylor Jr., 46, blues singer and guitarist
- March 10 – Asa Brebner, 65, singer-songwriter and guitarist[143] [144]
- March 11 – Hal Blaine, 90, rock and pop drummer[145]
- March 12 – John Kilzer, 62, singer and songwriter[146]
- March 16 –
- March 17 – Andre Williams, 82, R&B singer[149]
- March 21 – Doris Duke, 77, gospel and soul singer
- March 25 – Scott Walker, 76, experimental pop singer (The Walker Brothers)[150]
- March 28 - Maury Laws, 95, composer
- March 31 – Nipsey Hussle, 33, rapper[151]
- April 2 –
- April 3 - Shawn Smith, 53, singer and songwriter[152]
- April 4 – Tiger Merrit, 31, rock singer and guitarist
- April 5 – Davey Williams, 66, Avant-Garde and jazz guitarist
- April 6 – Jim Glaser, 81, country singer[154]
- April 10 – Earl Thomas Conley, 77, country singer[155]
- April 15 – Joe Terry, 78, doo-wop and rock and roll (Danny & the Juniors)
- April 18 – Eddie Tinger, 92, blues singer and keyboardist
- April 22 – Dave Samuels, 70, jazz musician[156]
- April 26 – Phil McCormack, 58, southern rock singer (Molly Hatchet)[157]
- May 2 – John Starling, 79, bluegrass singer and songwriter (The Seldom Scene)[158]
- May 4 – J.R. Cobb, 75, guitarist and songwriter[159]
- May 9 – Preston Epps, 88, percussionist
- May 11 –
- May 13 – Doris Day, 97, singer and actress[162] [163]
- May 14 –
- May 15
- May 17 – Eric Moore, 67, hard rock singer and bassist
- May 28 – John Gary Williams, 73, R&B singer[165]
- May 29 –
- May 30 – Leon Redbone, 69, jazz and ragtime singer, guitarist[169] [170]
- May 31 – Roky Ericson, 71, psychedelic rock singer and songwriter
- June 4 - Mikey Dees, TBD, punk rock singer and guitarist (Fitz of Depression)
- June 5 – Brian Doherty, 51, guitarist (Big Wreck)[171] [172]
- June 6 – Dr. John, 77, blues, jazz, boogie-woogie, and rock singer, songwriter
- June 9 –
- June 10 –
- June 16 – Bishop Bullwinkle, 70, soul singer
- June 19 – Etika, 29, youtuber and rapper
- June 23 – David Bartholomew, 100, composer and bandleader
- June 24 – Jeff Austin, 45, bluegrass singer
- June 29 – Gary Duncan, 72, rock guitarist
- July 1 – Sid Ramin, 100, composer and arranger
- July 9 – Aaron Rosand, 92, classical violinist
- July 10 – Jerry Lawson, 75, a cappella singer
- July 12 –
- Dick Richards, 95, rock and roll drummer
- Russell Smith, 70, country rock singer
- July 16 - Bill Vitt, rock drummer
- July 18 – Bob Frank, 75, singer, songwriter
- July 21 – Ben Johnston, 93, microtonal composer
- July 22 – Art Neville, 81, funk singer, keyboardist
- July 29 – Ras G, 39, hip hop producer
- August 5 – Lizzie Grey, 60, glam metal guitarist
- August 7
- August 11 – Jim Cullum Jr., 77, jazz cornetist
- August 19 – Larry Taylor, 77, bass guitarist
- August 27
- August 28 – Nancy Holloway, 86, jazz and pop singer
- August 29 – Jimmy Pitman, 72, rock singer, songwriter and guitarist (Strawberry Alarm Clock)
- September 5 – Jimmy Johnson, 76, rock and soul guitarist
- September 10 –
- September 13 – Eddie Money, 70, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
- September 15 – Ric Ocasek, 75, singer, songwriter, record producer (The Cars)
- September 16 –
- John Cohen, 87, folk banjoist and guitarist
- Mick Shauer, 47, stoner rock keyboardist
- September 19
- September 24 – Robert Hunter, 78, rock lyricist and multi-instrumentalist
- September 26 – Jimmy Spicer, 61, rapper
- September 29 – Busbee, 43, songwriter and producer
- September 30 – Jessye Norman, 74, opera soprano singer
- October 1 – Beverly Watkins, 80, blues guitarist
- October 2 – Kim Shattuck, 56, singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Muffs, The Pandoras)
- October 3 – Vinnie Bell, 87, session guitarist
- October 4 – Ed Ackerson, 54, alternative rock singer and guitarist (Polara)
- October 5 – Larry Junstrom, 70, southern rock bassist (38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd)
- October 12 –
- October 14 – Steve Cash, 73, southern rock singer
- October 17 – Ray Santos, 90, Latin pop saxophonist
- October 25 – Joe Sun, 76, country singer
- October 26 – Paul Barrere, 71, southern rock guitarist
- October 31 – Kendra Malia, 37, witch house singer
- November 11 – Bad Azz, 43, rapper
- November 20 – Doug Lubahn, 71, psychedelic rock and jazz rock bassist (Clear Light)
- November 21
- Donna Carson, 73, folk singer (Hedge and Donna)
- Farris Lanier Jr., 70, R&B-soul-funk singer (Lanier & Co.)
- November 29 – Irving Burgie, 95, musician and songwriter[176] [177]
- December 2 – Jimmy Cavallo, 92, rock and roll singer
- December 5 – Jerry Naylor, 80, rock and roll musician (The Crickets)
- December 7 –
- December 8 – Juice WRLD, 21, rapper, singer, songwriter
- December 13 –
- December 14 – Irv Williams, 100, jazz saxophonist
- December 18 – Abbey Simon, 99, classical pianist
- December 24 –
- December 26 – Sleepy LaBeef, 84, rockabilly singer and guitarist
- December 29 – Norma Tanega, 80, folk singer-songwriter
See also
Notes and References
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- Jonas Brothers Announce 'Happiness Begins' Album. Billboard. April 22, 2019.
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- Universal Music Group Chief Lucian Grainge Addresses Vault Fire: 'We Owe Our Artists Transparency'. Billboard . 19 June 2019.
- https://loudwire.com/adema-appear-parted-ways-marky-chavez/ Adema appear to have parted ways with singer Marky Chavez
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- https://pitchfork.com/news/janet-weiss-leaves-sleater-kinney/ Janet Weiss leaves Sleater-Kinney
- Winner's Circle: Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Breaks Record with 17th Week Atop Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. July 29, 2019.
- Web site: SLIPKNOT: 'We Are Not Your Kind' Album Details Revealed; New Masks And 'Unsainted' Video Unveiled. Blabbermouth.net. May 16, 2019. May 16, 2019.
- Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Dethroning Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' After Record 19 Weeks on Top. Billboard. August 19, 2019.
- Web site: Tool Reveal New Album Title Fear Inoculum, Announce Old Albums Are Coming to Streaming. Pitchfork. July 29, 2019. July 30, 2019. Bloom, Madison. Strauss, Matthew.
- Web site: Melanie Martinez shares third 'K-12' teaser, album release date. AltPress. Goeman, Collin. May 29, 2019. June 2, 2019.
- https://www.thewrap.com/eddie-money-dies-dead-70-take-me-home-tonight-singer/ Eddie Money, 'Take Me Home Tonight' singer, dies at 70
- Web site: Hootie & the Blowfish to release new album since 2005. Here's how to hear new song. The State. Feit. Noah. August 8, 2019.
- Web site: Sufjan Stevens Releasing Ballet Score The Decalogue. Pitchfork.com. October 9, 2019. October 9, 2019.
- rollingstone.com/music/music-news/john-frusciante-rejoins-red-hot-chili-peppers-josh-klinghoffer-927387/ John Frusciante rejoins Red Hot Chili Peppers; Josh Klinghoffer exits
- News: Mier . Tomás . Meet the Girls of Boys World! TikTok's Favorite Group Opens Up About Their Formation and Music . April 26, 2021 . . December 3, 2020.
- Web site: Former KYUSS Singer's JOHN GARCIA AND THE BAND OF GOLD: 'Chicken Delight' Lyric Video. Blabbermouth. November 2, 2018. November 12, 2018.
- Web site: Old Sea Brigade Announces Debut Full-Length ODE TO A FRIEND. Broadway World. Music World Desk. Widsdom Digital Media. October 8, 2018. November 12, 2018.
- Web site: Randy Houser's 'Magnolia' Album Gets Pushed Back. Taste of Country. Dukes. Billy. October 30, 2018. November 10, 2018.
- Jack & Jack Announce Debut Album 'A Good Friend Is Nice'. Billboard. November 7, 2018. November 10, 2018. Pedrosa. Marina.
- Web site: Taking Back Sunday announce 20th anniversary tour, compilation album. Consequences of Sound. Colburn. Randall. October 9, 2018. November 12, 2018.
- Web site: NEW MUSIC & ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT: Night Beats 'Myth Of A Man'. Heavenly Recordings. September 24, 2018. November 12, 2018.
- Web site: PAPA ROACH: 'Who Do You Trust?' Album Details Revealed; 'Not The Only One' Lyric Video Released. Blabbermouth.net. November 20, 2018. November 16, 2018.
- Web site: New Mike Posner album "A Real Good Kid" coming January 18 . November 28, 2018 . November 28, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075903/http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2018/11/26/new-mike-posner-album-a-real-good-kid-coming-january-18.html . dead .
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- Web site: Trendell. Andrew . Sharon Van Etten shares throbbing new single 'Comeback Kid' and announces album 'Remind Me Tomorrow'. NME. TI Media Limited. October 2, 2018. November 10, 2018.
- http://spillmagazine.com/spill-news-fidlar-announces-almost-free-lp-out-january-25-on-mompop-new-song-cant-you-see-on-tour/ SPILL NEWS: FIDLAR ANNOUNCES 'ALMOST FREE' LP OUT JANUARY 25 ON MOM+POP | NEW SONG "CAN'T YOU SEE" | ON TOUR
- Web site: Michael Franti & Spearhead Announce New Album 'Stay Human Vol. II'. Jambands. Relix Media Group, LLC. October 12, 2018. November 10, 2018.
- Web site: Pavo Pavo Share Dreamy New Cut 'Mystery Hour'. Clash Music. Murray. Robin. October 10, 2018. November 12, 2018.
- Web site: Childers. Chad. Say Anything Reveal 'Oliver Appropriate' Album Details. Loudwire. September 24, 2018. November 10, 2018.
- Web site: Harriet Brown - Mall of Fortune (Vinyl).
- Web site: Guided By Voices return with new album Zeppelin Over China. Scott. Munro. Louder Sound. December 7, 2018. December 31, 2018.
- Web site: Mandolin Orange announces new release, show. The Sampson Independent. Champion Media. October 15, 2018. November 12, 2018.
- Web site: METALLICA To Release 'Helping Hands… Live & Acoustic At The Masonic' In February. Blabbermouth.net. February 10, 2019. November 27, 2018.
- Web site: Ariana Grande Details 'Thank U, Next' Track List, Release Date. Rollingstone. Blistein. Jay. January 22, 2019.
- Web site: Bob Mould announces Sunshine Rock LP, available February 8, shares title track and tour dates. Merge Records. October 24, 2018. November 12, 2018.
- Web site: Florida Georgia Line Announces New Album 'Can't Say I Ain't Country' (Exclusive). Entertainment Tonight. Murphy. Desiree. December 11, 2018. December 16, 2018.
- Web site: Dream Theater reveal release date for new album, unveil venues for 2019 North American tour. Consequence of Sound. November 6, 2018. November 10, 2018. Ham. Robert.
- Web site: The O'Jays Return With Politically Charged Anthem "Above The Law". Vibe. Thompson. Desire. October 25, 2018. November 16, 2018.
- Web site: Overkill Set February Release For New Album "The Wings Of War", Unveil Cover Art & Track Listing. ThePRP. February 10, 2019. November 28, 2018.
- Web site: Tiffany Young is 'Born Again' in Intimate New Pop Single . https://web.archive.org/web/20190125183600/http://www.mtv.com/news/3110524/tiffany-young-born-again-single-music-video/ . dead . January 25, 2019 . Bell . Crystal . January 25, 2019 . MTV News . January 25, 2019.
- Web site: Tesla To Release 'Shock' Album In March; Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed. Blabbermouth.net. January 18, 2019. February 21, 2019.
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- Web site: Bad Suns announce Epitaph debut 'Mystic Truth' . February 11, 2019 . March 6, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190306215221/http://epitaph.com/news/article/bad-suns-announce-epitaph-debut-mystic-truth . dead .
- Lee Fields Announces ‘It Rains Love’ Album https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/lee-fields-it-rains-love-album-774832
- Web site: Reba McEnitre Returns With New Album, Stronger Than the Truth. Taste of Country. Despres. Tricia. February 11, 2019. February 11, 2019.
- Web site: PERIPHERY To Release 'Periphery IV: Hail Stan' Album In April; 'Blood Eagle' Video Available. Blabbermouth.net. February 7, 2019. February 6, 2019.
- Web site: Priests Announces New Album 'The Seduction Of Kansas' And Shares Title Track. NPR. Lorusso. Marissa. January 9, 2019.
- Aaron Lewis Details New Album 'State I'm In'. Freeman. Jon. January 29, 2019. February 11, 2019. Rolling Stone.
- http://www.papermag.com/lizzo-cuz-i-love-you-2627361845.html Lizzo announces new album 'Cuz I Love You' – PAPER
- Web site: Justin Moore Announces 'Late Night and Longnecks'. Dukes. Billy. February 6, 2019. February 1, 2019. Taste of Country.
- Web site: TooFab Staff. P!nk Previews New Single and Album on Ellen, Reveals She Hates Compliments. TooFab. EHM Productions, Inc.. February 8, 2019. United States. February 6, 2019.
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- https://www.altpress.com/news/new-found-glory-back-to-the-future-power-love/ New Found Glory put pop-punk twist on 'Back to the Future' classic
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- Ashley Tisdale Opens up About 'Symptoms' Album, Talks Eliminating Stigma Around Depression. Billboard. November 13, 2018.
- https://www.thatericalper.com/2019/03/15/the-head-and-the-heart-announce-new-album-living-mirage-out-may-17/ The Head and the Heart announce new album 'Living Mirage' out May 17
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- https://www.rap-up.com/2019/05/06/tyler-the-creator-announces-new-album-igor/ Tyler, the Creator announces new album 'IGOR'
- Web site: DEATH ANGEL To Release 'Humanicide' Album In May . Blabbermouth.net. March 22, 2019. March 24, 2019.
- https://ultimateclassicrock.com/perry-farrell-to-release-new-album-kind-heaven/ Perry Farrell to release new album, Kind Heaven
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/silversun-pickups-detail-butch-vig-produced-new-lp-widows-weeds-820883/ Silversun Pickups detail new LP 'Widow's Weeds', issue pulsating
- Web site: Baroness announce release date for Gold & Grey album, unveil "Borderlines" video: Watch. Consequence of Sound. Kaufman, Spencer. March 15, 2019. March 15, 2019.
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- Madonna Teams With Maluma for Sultry New 'Madame X' Song 'Medellin'. Rolling Stone. Blistein, Jon. April 17, 2019. April 18, 2019.
- https://themusicuniverse.com/x-ambassadors-announce-orion-june-14th/ X Ambassadors announce 'Orion' for June 14th
- Web site: 311 To Release 'Voyager' Album In June; First Two Songs, 'Good Feeling' And 'Don't You Worry', Now Available. Blabbermouth. April 12, 2019. April 18, 2019.
- Web site: 3 Weeks Till Release of New 311 Album Voyager. Grateful Web. June 27, 2019. July 4, 2019.
- https://www.kexp.org/read/2019/4/30/bleached-announce-new-album-dont-you-think-youve-had-enough-and-share-new-single/ Bleached announce new album Don't You Think You've Had Enough? and share new single
- https://substreammagazine.com/2019/04/k-flay-new-lp-solutions-this-baby-dont-cry/ K.Flay announces new LP 'Solutions,' shares new track "This Baby Don't Cry"
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- Web site: Bon Iver announce new album i,i, share two new songs "Faith" and Jelmore": Stream. Consequence of Sound. Roffman. Michael. July 11, 2019 . July 12, 2019.
- Web site: Trisha Yearwood's 'Every Girl' Album Will Feature Kelly Clarkson + More. Taste of Country. Whitaker. Stephen. June 28, 2019. June 28, 2019.
- https://socialjuicebox.com/hobo-johnson-announces-new-album-the-fall-of-hobo-johnson/ Hobo Johnson announces new album 'The Fall of Hobo Johnson'
- Korn's New Album 'The Nothing' Coming This Fall. Billboard. Titus. Christa. June 26, 2019. June 27, 2019.
- https://musicrow.com/2019/04/the-lumineers-new-album-iii-coming-in-september/ The Lumineers' new album 'III' coming in September
- http://www.superdeluxeedition.com/news/pixies-new-album-beneath-the-eyrie/ Pixies / New album Beneath the Eyrie | superdeluxeedition
- Zac Brown Band Returning With New Album 'The Owl': Exclusive. Billboard. Newman. Melinda. July 26, 2019.
- The Avett Brothers Take a Ride With Death in New 'High Steppin'' Video. Rolling Stone. Beaugez. Jim. June 13, 2019.
- https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/that-dog-old-lp/ that dog return with Old LP, their first album in 20 years
- https://vanyaland.com/2019/08/28/white-reaper-detail-new-album-you-deserve-love-and-explain-why-we-do/ White Reaper detail new album 'You Deserve Love' (and explain why we do)
- https://loudwire.com/highly-suspect-new-songs-16-upper-drugs/ Highly Suspect explore heartache on new songs '16' + 'Upperdrugs'
- Web site: Luke Combs Announces His New Album's Release Date. Taste of Country. Dukes. Billy. August 8, 2019.
- Web site: Lady Antebellum's New Album Includes Little Big Town Collaboration. Taste of Country. Whitaker. Sterling. September 20, 2019.
- https://www.readjunk.com/news/music/authority-zero-to-celebrate-25-year-anniversary-with-2-disc-set/ Authority Zero To Celebrate 25 Year Anniversary With 2 Disc Set
- https://music.sufjan.com/album/the-decalogue The Decalogue | Sufjan Stevens
- Web site: Divita. Joe. Ex-Ice Nine Bassist Shane Bisnett Dies at 31. Loudwire. April 20, 2019.
- Blakesberg. Jay. Pegi Young, Musician & Former Wife of Neil Young Dies at 66. Billboard. April 20, 2019.
- Grow. Kory. Daryl Dragon, Captain and Tennile's Captain, Dead at 76. Rolling Stone. April 20, 2019.
- Guitarist Steve Ripley, Leader of the Tractors, Dead at 69 . January 4, 2019. Rolling Stone.
- Web site: West . Michael. Drummer Alvin Fielder Dies at 83 . JazzTimes. April 20, 2019.
- Browne. David. Clydie King, Unsung Backup Singer for Roy Charles and Bob Dylan, Dead at 75. Rolling Stone. April 20, 2019.
- News: Chinen. Nate. Joseph Jarman, 81, Dies; Mainstay of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. The New York Times. April 20, 2019.
- Freeman. Jon. 'All my Ex's Live in Texas' Songwriter Whitey Shafer Dead at 84. Rolling Stone. April 20, 2019.
- Web site: Rietmurdler. Michael. Bonnie Guitar, pioneering Renaissance woman in music, dies at 95. The Seattle Times. January 16, 2019. April 20, 2019.
- Legaspi. Althea. Germs Bassist Lorna Doom Has Died. Rolling Stone. April 20, 2019.
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- Eggertsen . Chris . Charles 'Chuck' Barksdale, Founding Member of The Dells, Dies at 84 . Billboard . 30 August 2019.
- John Gary Williams of 1960s R&B group The Mad Labs Dies at 73 . Billboard . Associated Press . 4 December 2019.
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- Blistein . Jon . George Chambers, of Pysch-Soul Pioneers The Chamber Brothers, Dead at 88 . Rolling Stone . October 14, 2019 . 6 December 2019.
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- Web site: Kennedy. Mark. Irving Burgie, songwriter of Belafonte's calypso hit Day-O, dead at 95. CBC. The Associated Press. December 6, 2019.
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