The Rockers We’ve Lost in 2025

We’re simply barely 1 / 4 of the 12 months into 2025 and we have already seen some important deaths on the earth of rock and metallic.

Over the course of their careers, a few of these musicians have achieved main milestones in rock and metallic, whereas others performed extra instrumental roles within the success of their respective bands.

As an illustration, Garth Hudson of The Band is the primary Rock and Roll Corridor of Famer to move in 2025. He was the final dwelling member of the supergroup who have been notable not just for backing Bob Dylan however for their very own excellent profession. Hudson was deemed The Band’s secret weapon, enjoying organ, piano, keyboards, accordion and saxophone for the group. The 87-year-old musician handed on Jan. 21.

It was additionally in January that we discovered of the dying of acclaimed guitarist John Sykes. The musician, finest recognized for his work in Skinny Lizzy and Whitesnake, had additionally carried out with Tygers of Pan Tang and Blue Homicide on prime of issuing 5 solo albums. Sykes was 65.

And we additionally lately misplaced David Johansen, the enduring and influential vocalist of The New York Dolls who additionally spun off a second profession as Buster Poindexter and even made his strategy to the massive display as a personality actor later in his profession. He had lately turned 75.

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These are simply two of the numerous losses in 2025 and we’ll proceed to replace this submit all year long as extra rockers and people working behind the scenes within the rock and metallic neighborhood move.

For now, check out these we have misplaced to this point in 2025 and study a little bit extra concerning the legacy that they’ve left behind.

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