Recently Departed: 2023
by Moondance 
Dateline 11 August 2023:
I was deeply saddened that 2 of my favourite singer/songwriters - Robbie Robertson & Sixto Rodriguez - both with albums in my top 100 chart - had passed on the same day, 2 days ago - 9 August 2023.
Looking back at the year, I realised that so many amazing songwriters & musicians, who have made my life richer, have passed - and so I thought it would be appropriate to create a chart to recognise and thank them.
This will be a work in progress - beginning with Rodriguez & Robertson - my fear is that a chart of only 100 will not be enough to honour all of them.
Dateline 2 January 2024
2023 has now passed and I have 100 recording artists listed in this chart - I have listed them in order - corresponding to the degree to which I have been enriched by their creativity, songwriting and musical brilliance. May their legacy shine long.
- Chart updated: 03/03/2025 23:15
- (Created: 08/10/2023 23:39).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Pete Brown
b: 25 December 1940/d: 19 May 2023 - age 82
Pete is credited with writing the lyrics to 'Sunshine Of Your Love' & 'White Room'. He also wrote all the songs to Jack Bruce's debut solo album 'Songs For A Tailor'. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
b: 25 December 1940/d: 19 May 2023 - age 82
Pete is credited with writing the lyrics to 'Sunshine Of Your Love' & 'White Room'. He also wrote all the songs to Jack Bruce's debut solo album 'Songs For A Tailor'. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
Year of Release:
1967
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6,246
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Keith Reid
b: 19 October 1946/d: 23 March 2023 - age 76
Keith will be best remembered as the non-playing co-founder (with Gary Brooker) of Procol Harum. Keith wrote the lyrics to every original Procol Harum song between 1967 - 2003 - i.e. the first eleven (of twelve) studio albums released by the band.
Keith can also be remembered as a co-writer (with Andy Qunta, Maggie Ryder & Chris Thompson - of Manfred Mann Earth Band fame) of the song 'You're The Voice' which became a 1987 international hit for Australian singer John Farnham. [First added to this chart: 09/04/2023]
b: 19 October 1946/d: 23 March 2023 - age 76
Keith will be best remembered as the non-playing co-founder (with Gary Brooker) of Procol Harum. Keith wrote the lyrics to every original Procol Harum song between 1967 - 2003 - i.e. the first eleven (of twelve) studio albums released by the band.
Keith can also be remembered as a co-writer (with Andy Qunta, Maggie Ryder & Chris Thompson - of Manfred Mann Earth Band fame) of the song 'You're The Voice' which became a 1987 international hit for Australian singer John Farnham. [First added to this chart: 09/04/2023]
Year of Release:
1972
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2
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John Gosling
b: 6 February 1948/d: 4 August 2023 - age 75
John contributed keyboard, piano & vocal to The Kinks between 1970 - 78 - beginning with 'Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One' and ending with 'Misfits'. [First added to this chart: 08/12/2023]
b: 6 February 1948/d: 4 August 2023 - age 75
John contributed keyboard, piano & vocal to The Kinks between 1970 - 78 - beginning with 'Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One' and ending with 'Misfits'. [First added to this chart: 08/12/2023]
Year of Release:
1970
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2,773
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B: 25 December 1957/d: 30 November 2023 - age 65
Shane is best remembered as a founding member, lead vocalist and songwriter for Irish band The Pogues. Shane fronted The Pogues between 1982 - 1991 and was involved in their first five studio albums, including the acclaimed 'If I Should Fall From The Grace Of God' & 'Rum, Sodomy & The Lash'
between 1992 - 2005, Shane fronted his own band 'Shane MacGowan And The Popes' - releasing 2 studio albums between 1994-97. [First added to this chart: 12/05/2023]
Shane is best remembered as a founding member, lead vocalist and songwriter for Irish band The Pogues. Shane fronted The Pogues between 1982 - 1991 and was involved in their first five studio albums, including the acclaimed 'If I Should Fall From The Grace Of God' & 'Rum, Sodomy & The Lash'
between 1992 - 2005, Shane fronted his own band 'Shane MacGowan And The Popes' - releasing 2 studio albums between 1994-97. [First added to this chart: 12/05/2023]
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Les Maguire
b: 27 December 1941/d: 25 November 2023 - age 81
Les was an original member and pianist for Gerry And The Pacemakers. He was involved in all of their 6 studio albums released between 1963 - 1967.
Sadly, Les was the last surviving member of Gerry And The Pacemakers - a band that had three consecutive UK no.1 hits with 'How Do You It?'; 'I Like It'; & 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. Another major hit for the band was 'Ferry Cross The Mersey'. [First added to this chart: 11/30/2023]
b: 27 December 1941/d: 25 November 2023 - age 81
Les was an original member and pianist for Gerry And The Pacemakers. He was involved in all of their 6 studio albums released between 1963 - 1967.
Sadly, Les was the last surviving member of Gerry And The Pacemakers - a band that had three consecutive UK no.1 hits with 'How Do You It?'; 'I Like It'; & 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. Another major hit for the band was 'Ferry Cross The Mersey'. [First added to this chart: 11/30/2023]
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B: 29 October 1944/d: 5 December 2023 - age 79
Denny is best remembered for forming 'Wings' with Paul & Linda McCartney in 1971. He remained with the band until its demise in 1981 - contributing guitar, vocals, keyboards & percussion. Significant albums released during this period included: Band On The Run, Red Rose Speedway, Venus & Mars, At The Speed Of Sound, London Town.
Prior to 'Wings', Denny was a member of The Moody Blues (1964 - 66: before they became really famous) and can be heard on lead vocals for their no.1 UK/no.10 US hit 'Go Now'.
Between 1973 - 2008, Denny released 12 solo studio albums. [First added to this chart: 12/11/2023]
Denny is best remembered for forming 'Wings' with Paul & Linda McCartney in 1971. He remained with the band until its demise in 1981 - contributing guitar, vocals, keyboards & percussion. Significant albums released during this period included: Band On The Run, Red Rose Speedway, Venus & Mars, At The Speed Of Sound, London Town.
Prior to 'Wings', Denny was a member of The Moody Blues (1964 - 66: before they became really famous) and can be heard on lead vocals for their no.1 UK/no.10 US hit 'Go Now'.
Between 1973 - 2008, Denny released 12 solo studio albums. [First added to this chart: 12/11/2023]
Year of Release:
1988
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Andy Rourke
b: 16 January 1964/d: 19 May 2023 - age 59
Best remembered for being a creative/distinctive bass guitarist for the 'The Smiths' (1984-87). [First added to this chart: 08/16/2023]
b: 16 January 1964/d: 19 May 2023 - age 59
Best remembered for being a creative/distinctive bass guitarist for the 'The Smiths' (1984-87). [First added to this chart: 08/16/2023]
Year of Release:
1986
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34,369
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B: 24 June 1944/d: 10 January 2023 - age 78
Jeff has had a major impact on the modern music scene. His credits include:
The Yardbirds - 1966/6: 2 studio albums
The Jeff Beck Group - 1968/72: 4 studio albums
Beck, Bogert & Appice - 1973: 1 studio album
Then as a solo artist, Jeff released 12 studio albums between 1875 - 2022.
Jeff has the honour of being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame twice:
In 1992, as a member of The Yardbirds
In 2009, as a solo artist. [First added to this chart: 08/11/2023]
Jeff has had a major impact on the modern music scene. His credits include:
The Yardbirds - 1966/6: 2 studio albums
The Jeff Beck Group - 1968/72: 4 studio albums
Beck, Bogert & Appice - 1973: 1 studio album
Then as a solo artist, Jeff released 12 studio albums between 1875 - 2022.
Jeff has the honour of being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame twice:
In 1992, as a member of The Yardbirds
In 2009, as a solo artist. [First added to this chart: 08/11/2023]
Year of Release:
1975
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674
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Ian Bairnson
b: 3 August 1953/d 7 April 2023 - age 69
A core member of the Alan Parsons Project, Ian was a multi-instrumentalist who was involved in the 10 studio albums released by the band between 1976 - 1987. Ian had previously been a member of Pilot (1974 - 77) - who had international hits like 'Magic' & January. [First added to this chart: 08/21/2023]
b: 3 August 1953/d 7 April 2023 - age 69
A core member of the Alan Parsons Project, Ian was a multi-instrumentalist who was involved in the 10 studio albums released by the band between 1976 - 1987. Ian had previously been a member of Pilot (1974 - 77) - who had international hits like 'Magic' & January. [First added to this chart: 08/21/2023]
Year of Release:
1980
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716
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Alex Napier
b: 18 October 1947/d: 19 January 2023 - age 75
Alex was drummer and a founding member of Uriah Heep (and 'Spice' - the band's original name). Alex played drums on 8 tracks of Uriah Heep's debut 'Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble' album. [First added to this chart: 08/19/2023]
b: 18 October 1947/d: 19 January 2023 - age 75
Alex was drummer and a founding member of Uriah Heep (and 'Spice' - the band's original name). Alex played drums on 8 tracks of Uriah Heep's debut 'Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble' album. [First added to this chart: 08/19/2023]
Total albums: 29. Page 1 of 3
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| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 13 | 13% | |
| 1970s | 39 | 39% | |
| 1980s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
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| 高橋幸宏 [Yukihiro Takahashi] | 1 | 1% | |
| GTR | 1 | 1% | |
| Randy Meisner | 1 | 1% | |
| Francis Monkman | 1 | 1% | |
| Jay & The Americans | 1 | 1% | |
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Recently Departed: 2023 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 3 from 16th to 13th The Snake by Shane MacGowan And The Popes |
| Up 1 from 13th to 12th Manassas by Stephen Stills & Manassas |
| Up 1 from 12th to 11th Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One by The Kinks |
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| Down 6 from 8th to 14th I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinéad O'Connor |
| Down 1 from 14th to 15th Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos |
| Down 1 from 15th to 16th Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying by Gerry And The Pacemakers |
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