Ongoing History of New Music 2025 In Memoriam
Jan 14, 2026
Reflecting on the heavy losses in the music world, the discussion dives into the legacies of rock icons who passed away in 2025. Touching on Ozzy Osbourne's health struggles and innovative influences like David Johansen, it pays tribute to notable figures across genres. The narrative highlights tragic early deaths, the impact of musicians in different styles, and the emotional weight of such losses. Each story immortalizes the artists' contributions, ensuring their music lives on even as their voices fall silent.
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Mike Peters' Fight And Advocacy
- Alan Cross tells Mike Peters' long fight with lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and later Richter's syndrome.
- Peters founded Love Hope Strength charity, staged high-altitude concerts, and died on April 29 at 66 after the disease returned.
Sudden Deaths And Medical Crises
- Alan Cross reports Jill Solbuehl dying in a suspicious house fire and Rick Derringer's medical crisis after bypass surgery.
- He also notes Alf Clausen's death from supranuclear progressive palsy at 84.
Sly Stone And Brian Wilson's Final Years
- Alan Cross recounts Sly Stone's descent into homelessness then legal recovery and his death from COPD at 84.
- He juxtaposes that with Brian Wilson's long mental-health struggles leading to respiratory failure and death.
