Wham! - Last Christmas

Love him or hate him, 

George Michael sold over 100 million albums.

He just died at the age of 53.

Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas

King Crimson and ELP star, Greg Lake has died.

This was his biggest solo hit.

In 2013, we posted another version by Toyah.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects

2016 continues to take its toll on musicians.

Fiery soul singer, Sharon Jones died yesterday.

The big C got her.

This tune from 2009 has become a classic.

Leon Russell - Christmas In Chicago

Songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer,

Leon Russell has died.

This is the b-side to his 1972 Christmas single.

Prince - Another Lonely Christmas

Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
To get through this thing called "life"

The legendary Prince has passed on.

The Eagles - Please Come Home For Christmas

The sad, sad news . . .

Glenn Frey has died.

David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy

David Bowie has died.

Below is the famous clip from a 1977

Bing Crosby Christmas Special.

Scott Weiland - Winter Wonderland

Former Stone Temple Pilots  frontman,

Scott Weiland, was found dead last night.

Here is a tune from what turns out to be his final solo album.

Lynn Anderson - Ding-A-Ling The Christmas Bell

I beg your pardon.

I never promised you a timely post. This story is a couple days old.

R.I.P. Lynn Anderson. This song is from her 1971 Christmas album.

Chris Squire & Alan White - Run With the Fox

Sorry to report that founding member of Yes, 

bassist Chris Squire, has died.

This is a 1981 song he wrote and performed with Alan White.

B.B. King - Merry Christmas Baby

Another King passes on.

Rest in peace, B.B. King.

Ben E. King - The Christmas Song

Rest in peace,

Ben E. King.

B. Bumble and the Stingers - Nut Rocker

Musician-Producer Kim Fowley died recently.

This is an early creation of his from his long colorful career.

Little Jimmy Dickens - Letter To Santa

The oldest member of The Grand Ole Opry,

Little Jimmy Dickens has just died near Nashville.

He became a star back in the 40's, and was still

performing as recently as two weeks ago.

Paul Revere & The Raiders - Rain, Sleet or Snow

Paul Revere has died.

He and The Raiders released a Christmas album in 1967,

which featured this number:

Joe Sample - Snowflake

The great jazz pianist, Joe Sample died yesterday.

He recorded a pretty somber version of

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

for a smooth jazz Christmas album in 2001.

Here he is with the Jazz Crusaders:

The Ramones - Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)

Just heard the sad news that the last surviving Ramone,

drummer Tommy Ramone, died yesterday.

Neil Steinberg shared some memories on his blog today.

Tommy had left the band before this tune was recorded,

but we post Christmas songs here,

so this was the obvious choice.

Devo - Merry Something To You

Devo's Bob Casale has died.

Reading the news today reminded me of this:

The Snow Miser Song

Animator Arthur Rankin Jr. has died.

He and Jules Bass created some of the most popular 

Christmas specials of all time.

Rudolph, Frosty, The Little Drummer Boy,

and of course, The Year Without A Santa Claus,

which featured this cool tune.

Pete Seeger - Snow, Snow

The folk singer Pete Seeger has died.