Recently Departed: 2022 by Moondance 
In this chart I recognise those singers, songwriters & musician who passed to the other side in 2022 - particularly those who, through their voices, lyrics & music, have made my own life a richer life to live - I am truly grateful.
This chart is sequenced chronologically - by the date of their passing.
Sadly, I have been able to fill all 100 entries with those who have passed in a single year - 2022.
- Chart updated: 02/17/2024 09:15
- (Created: 08/25/2023 04:22).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Calvin Smith
b: 22 May 1942/d: 6 January 2022 - age 79
Calvin was vocalist & percussionist for Parliament for their first five albums (1970 - 1976) [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
b: 22 May 1942/d: 6 January 2022 - age 79
Calvin was vocalist & percussionist for Parliament for their first five albums (1970 - 1976) [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
Year of Release:
1975
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Rank Score:
2,372
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32
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Bobby Harrison
b: 22 June 1939/d: 7 January 2022 - age 82
Bobby co-founded Freedom (after departing Procol Harem in 1967) and provided lead vocals & drums for all five of their studio albums between 1969 - 1972.
As a side note - Bobby played drums on a re-recorded version of 'Whiter Shade Of Pale' but it was discarded and an early version using sessi0n drummer Bill Eyden was eventually the released version. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
b: 22 June 1939/d: 7 January 2022 - age 82
Bobby co-founded Freedom (after departing Procol Harem in 1967) and provided lead vocals & drums for all five of their studio albums between 1969 - 1972.
As a side note - Bobby played drums on a re-recorded version of 'Whiter Shade Of Pale' but it was discarded and an early version using sessi0n drummer Bill Eyden was eventually the released version. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
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Burke Shelley
b: 10 April 1950/d: 10 January 2022 - age 71
Burke was an original member of Budgie and provided vocals & bass for all eleven studio albums released between 1971 - 1982 & the final (eleventh) album in 2006. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
b: 10 April 1950/d: 10 January 2022 - age 71
Burke was an original member of Budgie and provided vocals & bass for all eleven studio albums released between 1971 - 1982 & the final (eleventh) album in 2006. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
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Rosa Lee Hawkins
b: 23 October 1945/d: 11 January 2022 - age 76
Rosa Lee was part of the three female vocal team (The Dixie Cups) - best remembered for the classic hit 'Chapel Of Love'. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
b: 23 October 1945/d: 11 January 2022 - age 76
Rosa Lee was part of the three female vocal team (The Dixie Cups) - best remembered for the classic hit 'Chapel Of Love'. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
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B: 10 August 1943/d: 12 January 2022 - age 78
Ronnie was born Veronica Yvette Greenfield and was later known as Veronica Bennett, before becoming Ronnie Spector.
Ronnie was a founding member of The Ronettes who are best remembered for their iconic 1964 Phil Spector produced album - 'Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica'.
Ronnie subsequently released four solo studio albums between 1980 - 2016. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
Ronnie was born Veronica Yvette Greenfield and was later known as Veronica Bennett, before becoming Ronnie Spector.
Ronnie was a founding member of The Ronettes who are best remembered for their iconic 1964 Phil Spector produced album - 'Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica'.
Ronnie subsequently released four solo studio albums between 1980 - 2016. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
Year of Release:
2016
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None
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B: 24 September 1939/d: 13 January 2022 - age 82
Best known as the lead vocalist for the Platters between 1959 - 1970, Sonny subsequently released several solo studio albums. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
Best known as the lead vocalist for the Platters between 1959 - 1970, Sonny subsequently released several solo studio albums. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
Year of Release:
1974
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None
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Rachel Nagy
b: 15 December 1973/d: 14 January 2022 - age 48
Rachel was lead vocalist on all four studio albums by the Detroit Cabras, released between 1998 - 2007. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
b: 15 December 1973/d: 14 January 2022 - age 48
Rachel was lead vocalist on all four studio albums by the Detroit Cabras, released between 1998 - 2007. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
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Greg Webster
b: 4 January 1938/d: 14 January 2022 - age 84
Greg played drums for the Ohio Players between 1964 - 1974 and featured on drums for their first two studio albums. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
b: 4 January 1938/d: 14 January 2022 - age 84
Greg played drums for the Ohio Players between 1964 - 1974 and featured on drums for their first two studio albums. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
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Dick Halligan
b: 29 August 1943/d 18 January 2022
Dick was a founding member of BS&T, initially as trombonist. With Al Kooper departing the band after the debut album in 1970, Dick provided keyboard for the next three albums - until he also left the band. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
b: 29 August 1943/d 18 January 2022
Dick was a founding member of BS&T, initially as trombonist. With Al Kooper departing the band after the debut album in 1970, Dick provided keyboard for the next three albums - until he also left the band. [First added to this chart: 08/25/2023]
Year of Release:
1968
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Rank Score:
719
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Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Addy)
b; 27 September 1947/d: 20 January 2022 - age 74
Meat Loaf stormed unto the music scene & commercial radio with his debut 'Bat Out Of Hell' album - it reach no1 in Australia.
In total, Meat Loaf released 12 studio albums between 1977 - 2016. [First added to this chart: 08/26/2023]
b; 27 September 1947/d: 20 January 2022 - age 74
Meat Loaf stormed unto the music scene & commercial radio with his debut 'Bat Out Of Hell' album - it reach no1 in Australia.
In total, Meat Loaf released 12 studio albums between 1977 - 2016. [First added to this chart: 08/26/2023]
Year of Release:
1977
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3,138
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| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 17 | 17% | |
| 1970s | 37 | 37% | |
| 1980s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1990s | 12 | 12% | |
| 2000s | 9 | 9% | |
| 2010s | 6 | 6% | |
| 2020s | 2 | 2% |
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| Nazareth | 1 | 1% | |
| Archie Roach | 1 | 1% | |
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| Jerry Lee Lewis | 1 | 1% | |
| Sonny Turner | 1 | 1% | |
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