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This topic covers events and articles related to 2025 in music.
Specific locations
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[edit]Albums released
[edit]Awards
[edit]Bands formed
[edit]Bands reformed
[edit]Bands disbanded
[edit]- Bis[2]
- Coin[3]
- Death Grips
- Dempagumi.inc[4]
- KAT-TUN[5]
- Lynch Mob[6]
- Mew
- One Morning Left[7]
- The Pillows[8]
- REO Speedwagon[9]
- Sum 41[10]
Deaths
[edit]January
[edit]- 1
- Leo Dan, 82, Argentine singer-songwriter[11]
- Jean-Michel Defaye, 92, French classical pianist, composer, arranger and conductor[12]
- Chad Morgan, 91, Australian country singer and guitarist[13]
- Nora Orlandi, 91, Italian classical pianist, violinist, singer and film composer[14]
- Wayne Osmond, 73, American pop singer (The Osmonds)[15]
- 2
- Wilhelm Brückner, 92, German luthier[16]
- Russ North, 59, English heavy metal singer (Cloven Hoof)[17]
- Ferdi Tayfur, 79, Turkish classical singer and multi-instrumentalist[18]
- 3
- Willem van Kooten, 83, Dutch radio DJ[19]
- Peter Schaap, 78, Dutch levenslied singer[20]
- Brenton Wood, 83, American soul singer[21]
- 4
- 5
- Beej Chaney, 68, American punk and new wave singer-songwriter (The Suburbs)[24]
- Fredrik Lindgren, 53, Swedish heavy metal guitarist (Unleashed, Terra Firma)[25]
- 6
- Hope Foye, 103, American folk singer[26]
- Stella Greka, 102, Greek pop singer[27]
- 7
- Ayla Erduran, 90, Turkish classical violinist[28]
- Peter Yarrow, 86, American folk singer-songwriter (Peter, Paul and Mary)[29]
- 9
- Laurie Holloway, 86, English jazz pianist, television musical director, and composer.[30]
- P. Jayachandran, 80, Indian playback singer.[31]
- Doc Shebeleza, 51, South African kwaito singer[32]
- 10 – Sam Moore, 89, American soul singer-songwriter (Sam & Dave)[33]
- 11
- Mario Klemens, 88, Czech classical conductor[34]
- Fereydoon Shahbazyan, 82, Iranian classical composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist[35]
- 12 – Mark Izu, 70, American jazz double bass player and composer[36]
- 13
- P. Fluid, 64, American funk metal singer (24-7 Spyz)[37]
- Elgar Howarth, 89, English classical conductor, composer and trumpeter[38] (death announced on this date)
- Buck White, 94, American country and bluegrass singer and mandolinist (The Whites)[39]
- 14 – Teddy Osei, 87, Ghanaian jazz rock saxophonist (Osibisa)[40]
- 15
- Melba Montgomery, 86, American country singer-songwriter.[41]
- Linda Nolan, 65, Irish pop singer (The Nolans)[42]
- 17 – Stéphane Venne, 83, Canadian pop singer-songwriter, arranger and producer[43]
- 18 – Claire van Kampen, 71, English theater composer (Royal Shakespeare Company)[44]
- 20
- Bob Kuban, 84, American R&B drummer[45]
- John Sykes, 65, English hard rock guitarist (Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake)[46] (death announced on this date)
- 21
- Elliot Ingber, 83, American psychedelic rock guitarist (The Mothers of Invention, Fraternity of Man, The Magic Band).[47]
- Garth Hudson, 87, Canadian rock multi-instrumentalist (The Band)[48]
- 22
- Paddy Cole, 85, Irish showband saxophonist[49]
- Barry Goldberg, 83, American blues and rock keyboardist (The Electric Flag, The Rides)[50]
- Johan Slager, 78, Dutch progressive rock guitarist (Kayak)[51] (death announced on this date)
- Gabriel Yacoub, 72, French folk singer (Malicorne)[52]
- 24 – Unk, 43, American rapper[53]
- 25 – Edweena Banger, British punk rock singer (The Nosebleeds, Slaughter & The Dogs)[54] (death announced on this date)
- 26
- Kazuyoshi Akiyama, 84, Japanese classical conductor[55]
- Gary Grier, American R&B singer (The Contours)[56]
- 27 – Emilia Contessa, 67, Indonesian dangdut and pop singer[57]
- 29 – Bruce Howe, 77, Australian progressive rock bassist and singer (Fraternity)[58]
- 30
- Marianne Faithfull, 78, English pop and rock singer-songwriter[59]
- İlhan Usmanbaş, 104, Turkish contemporary classical composer[60]
- 31 – Susan Alcorn, 71–72, American avant garde composer and pedal steel guitarist[61] (death announced on this date)
February
[edit]- 1
- Peter Bassano, 79–80, English classical trombonist and conductor[62]
- André Ducret, 79, Swiss classical singer and composer[63]
- Sal Maida, 76, American rock bassist (Milk 'N' Cookies, Roxy Music, Sparks)[64]
- Peter Schmidl, 84, Austrian classical clarinetist[65]
- 2
- Gene Barge, 98, American rock and roll saxophonist [66]
- Barbie Hsu, 48, Taiwanese pop singer[67]
- Patricia Johnson, 95, English opera singer[68] (death announced on this date)
- Stéphane Picq, 59, French video game music composer[69]
- Paul Plishka, 83, American opera singer[70]
- 4
- Ana María Iriarte, 98, Spanish opera singer[71]
- Wily Mignon, 38, Beninese pop singer[72]
- 5
- Irv Gotti, 54, American record producer and executive (Murder Inc. Records)[73]
- Dave Jerden, 75, American record producer, audio engineer and mixer[74]
- Hans-Peter Lehmann, 90, German opera director[75]
- Mike Ratledge, 81, British psychedelic rock keyboardist (Soft Machine)[76]
- 6 – Bobby Hamilton, American R&B singer (The Choice Four)[77] (death announced on this date)
- 7
- Naâman, 34, French reggae singer[78]
- Song Dae-kwan, 78, South Korean trot singer[79]
- 8 – Corey Crewe, 80, Canadian comedic music singer (Corey and Trina)[80]
- 9 – Edith Mathis, 86, Swiss opera singer[81]
- 10 – Maria Tipo, 93, Italian classical pianist[82]
- 12
- Tommy Hunt, 91, American soul singer (The Flamingos)[83]
- Jimi Mbaye, 67, Senegalese mbalax guitarist[84]
- 13 – Sukri Bommagowda, 88, Indian folk singer[85]
- 16 – Vladimír Válek, 89, Czech classical condutor[86]
- 17
- Rick Buckler, 69, English new wave drummer (The Jam)[87]
- Jamie Muir, 82, Scottish progressive rock percussionist (King Crimson)[88]
- Paquita la del Barrio, 77, Mexican pop singer[89]
References
[edit]- ^ Rilo Kiley Reuniting at Just Like Heaven 2025
- ^ "BiS、来年1月に日比谷野音で解散ライヴ開催". Ototoy (in Japanese). September 3, 2024.
- ^ Deville, Chris (January 28, 2025). "Coin Break Up Following Allegations Against Two Members". Stereogum.
- ^ "でんぱ組.inc、16年の歴史のとても潔く美しい幕引き 7人が明るく全力で走り切ったエンディングライブ". Real Sound (in Japanese). January 12, 2025.
- ^ Loo, Egan; Mateo, Alex (February 12, 2025). "KAT-TUN Idol Group to Disband". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Lynch Mob Announces 2024-2025 Dates For 'The Final Ride' Farewell Tour". Blabbermouth.net. January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "One Morning Left Will Not Continue in the Contest for New Music UMK". yle.fi. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 31, 2025). "Alternative Rock Band the pillows Officially Disband After 35 Years". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (September 16, 2024). "REO Speedwagon to Retire from Touring After 2024 Due to 'Irreconcilable Differences'". Variety. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ "Sum 41 Announces Final Headlining World Tour 'Tour Of The Setting Sum'". Blabbermouth.net. January 16, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Leo Dan, Argentine Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 82
- ^ Le compositeur français Jean-Michel Defaye, arrangeur de Léo Ferré, est mort à l'âge de 92 ans (in French)
- ^ Australian country music legend Chad Morgan dies, aged 91
- ^ Nora Orlandi, morta a 91 anni la grande musicista fondatrice del coro 4+4 (in Italian)
- ^ Wayne Osmond, Original Member of the Singing Osmonds, Dies at 73
- ^ Ältester Geigenbaumeister Deutschlands Wilhelm Brückner aus Erfurt ist tot (in German)
- ^ Cloven Hoof’s emblematic singer Russ North has passed away
- ^ Legendary Turkish singer and actor Ferdi Tayfur passes away at 79
- ^ Radiomaker Willem van Kooten, alias Joost den Draaijer, op 83-jarige leeftijd overleden (in Dutch)
- ^ Groningse zanger Peter Schaap ('Adem mijn adem') overleden (in Dutch)
- ^ Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83
- ^ Ed Askew, Cult Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 84
- ^ For Dylan
- ^ Minnesota punk rock hero Beej Chaney of the Suburbs, 68, dies while swimming in the Pacific Ocean
- ^ Former Unleashed guitarist Fredrik Lindgren passes away
- ^ Hope Foye, Trailblazing ‘People’s Artist’ and Civil Rights Pioneer, Passes Away at 103 (Sept. 2, 1921 – Jan. 6, 2025)
- ^ Αποχαιρετισμός στη Στέλλα Γκρέκα 1922-2025 -Του Δαυιδ Ναχμία (in Greek)
- ^ World-renowned Turkish violinist Ayla Erduran dies at 90
- ^ Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer in Peter, Paul and Mary, Dead at 86
- ^ Former Strictly and Parkinson musical director Laurence Holloway dies aged 86
- ^ Legendary singer P Jayachandran passes away at 80
- ^ Kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza has died
- ^ Sam Moore Dead: Legendary Soul Singer Was 89
- ^ Master of Fine Arts Mario Klemens * 1936 †︎ 2025
- ^ Renowned Iranian musician Fereydoun Shahbazian passes away at 82
- ^ Mark Izu, pioneer of Asian American Jazz Movement, passes at 70
- ^ Bronx man found beaten to death in ambulette was groundbreaking rocker
- ^ Death of Elgar Howarth
- ^ Buck White, patriarch and mandolinist of the Whites dead at 94
- ^ Ghanaian music legend Teddy Osei of Osibisa passes away at 88
- ^ Legendary 'No Charge' Singer Melba Montgomery Dead at 86
- ^ Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65
- ^ L'auteur et compositeur Stéphane Venne n'est plus (in French)
- ^ Composer & Musical Director Claire van Kampen Has Passed Away
- ^ One-hit wonder Bob Kuban, famous for 'The Cheater', dies peacefully at 84
- ^ Legendary Guitarist John Sykes Dead At 65
- ^ R.I.P. Elliot Ingber
- ^ Garth Hudson, Last Surviving Member of the Band, Dies at 87
- ^ Sax player and singer Paddy Cole dies, aged 85
- ^ Barry Goldberg, Blues-Rock Keyboardist Whose Work Bob Dylan Included Controversial Newport '65 Concert, Dies at 83
- ^ Kayak oprichter Johan Slager overleden (in Dutch)
- ^ Le chanteur Gabriel Yacoub, fondateur du groupe de folk français Malicorne, est mort à 72 ans (in French)
- ^ DJ Unk Dies: Atlanta Rapper Who Had Hits With 'Walk It Out' & '2 Step' Was 42
- ^ Edweena Banger former member of Slaughter & The Dogs has died
- ^ Japanese Conductor Kazuyoshi Akiyama has Died, Aged 84
- ^ Gary Grier, long time member of Motown’s The Contours, dies
- ^ Idap Sakit Komplikasi, Emilia Contessa Meninggal Dunia di Rumah Sakit di Banyuwangi Jawa Timur (in Indonesian)
- ^ Bruce Howe of Fraternity Dies At Age 77
- ^ Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78
- ^ Ünlü besteci Prof. Dr. İlhan Usmanbaş, vefat etti (in Turkish)
- ^ Pedal Steel Innovator Susan Alcorn Has Died
- ^ Death of Peter Bassano
- ^ André Ducret, figure emblématique de l'art choral fribourgeois, est décédé (in French)
- ^ Sal Maida, Bassist With Roxy Music and Milk 'N' Cookies, Dies at 76
- ^ Wiener Philharmoniker: Klarinettist Schmidl gestorben (in German)
- ^ Legendary saxophone player Gene 'Daddy G' Barge dies at 98
- ^ Taiwan star Barbie Hsu dies at 48
- ^ Tributes paid to world-famous opera singer fron Saltdean
- ^ Dune, Lost Eden And MegaRace Composer Stéphane Picq Has Passed Away Aged 59
- ^ Legendary Bass Paul Plishka Dies at 83
- ^ Muere a los 98 años la mezzosoprano Ana María Iriarte (in Spanish)
- ^ Era-defining Benin musician dies aged 39
- ^ Irv Gotti, Co-Founder of Murder Inc. Records, Dies at 54
- ^ Famed Music Producer Dave Jerden Dead at 75
- ^ Staatsoper Hannover: Ehemaliger Intendant Lehmann tot (in German)
- ^ "He was the backbone of Soft Machine." Founding member and keyboard player Mike Ratledge dead at 81
- ^ R.I.P. Bobby Hamilton of the popular 70s group Choice Four
- ^ Naâman, chanteur de reggae, est mort à 34 ans (in French)
- ^ Trot legend Song Dae-kwan dies at 78
- ^ Corey Crewe of legendary N.L. singing couple ‘Corey and Trina’ dies at age 80
- ^ Obituary: Soprano Edith Mathis Dies at 86
- ^ Addio alla grande pianista Maria Tipo (in Italian)
- ^ Soul Legend Tommy Hunt Has Died
- ^ Décès du guitariste Jimmy Mbaye : Les tristes témoignages de El Hadji Mansour Mbaye (in French)
- ^ Padma awardee Sukri Bommagowda Passes away at 88
- ^ Conductor Vladimír Válek has Died, Aged 89
- ^ The Jam's drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69 as bandmates pay tribute
- ^ King Crimson percussionist Jamie Muir has died, aged 82
- ^ Paquita la del Barrio, Iconic Mexican Singer, Dies at 77