A brand new 12 months has sadly introduced concerning the lack of some large expertise as a number of rockers have already died in 2024.
The largest identify to move in early 2024 was Dickey Betts, the legendary guitarist and Rock and Roll Corridor of Famer with the Allman Brothers Band. Information of the musician’s demise arrived on April 18.
One of many 12 months’s first deaths was that of James Kottak, the previous Scorpions drummer who handed on the age of 61 again on Jan. 9. The musician racked up some spectacular musical credit over time having performed with Montrose, Kingdom Come, Macauley Schenker Group and Warrant earlier than becoming a member of up with the German metallers in 1999 and persevering with with the group by means of 2015.
One other main loss got here with the legendary guitarist Wayne Kramer of MC5 fame. Although the group has but to be inducted, they have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame a number of occasions.
READ MORE: 10 Bands That Had Farewell Excursions That Weren’t Closing
Because the 12 months is simply beginning, we’ll proceed so as to add to this gallery as extra deaths happen all year long. For now, take a look on the rockers and others who’ve performed a job in music historical past which have handed since 2024 began.
Rockers We have Misplaced in 2024
We are saying farewell to some amazingly proficient performers and rock movers and shakers.
Gallery Credit score: Chad Childers, Loudwire
In Memoriam: Rockers We Misplaced in 2023
Rock and metallic musicians and icons who died in 2023.
Gallery Credit score: Loudwire Employees
