2021 was yet another tough year of losses for far too many iconic rock stars that we grew up listening too. The following 70’s & 80’s Rock Star celebrities passed away in the Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Classic Rock genre and even a couple of pop rockers. In their own way, each of these musicians and artist have left a truly remarkable impression on the World with their art. Here is my annual tribute for some of the brightest stars who died in 2021 in chronological order. Along side each name, I’ve also listed what band or bands they were known for, how old they were and the cause of death if it was at the time the video was made.
Tim Bogert (76) VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, BOGERT-BECK & APPICE
Michael Stanley (72) MICHAEL STANLEY BAND
Alan Cartwright (75) PROCOL HARUM
Jim Steinman (73) MEAT LOAF
Les McKeown (65) BAY CITY ROLLERS
John Hinch (73) JUDAS PRIEST
Johnny Solinger (55) SKID ROW
John Lawton (74) URIAH HEEP
Jeff LaBar (58) CINDERELLA
Gary Corbett (61) CINDERELLA, KISS
Robby Steinhardt (71) KANSAS
Mike Howe (55) METAL CHURCH
Joey Jordison (46) SLIP KNOT
Dusty Hill (72) ZZ TOP
Charlie Watts (80) ROLLING STONES
Ron Bushy (79) IRON BUTTERFLY
Rickie Lee Reynolds (72) BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
Alan Lancaster (72) STATUS QUO
Graeme Edge (80) MOODY BLUES
Michael Nesmith (78) MONKEES
Although these insanely gifted musicians are no longer with us, their music and the memories that we have of them will live on forever with us. Thank you for the Music and Memories! Rest in Peace.
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