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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B: 5 July 1943/d: 9 August 2023 - age 80
I have the self-titled, debut solo 'Robbie Robertson' album in my top 10 albums of all time. Other significant solo album for me is 'Storyville'.
Robbie is also honoured by me for his contribution to The Band, supporting the electrification of Dylan's 1965-66 world tour and the joyful songwriting collaboration of the "Basement Tapes". [First added to this chart: 08/10/2023]
I have the self-titled, debut solo 'Robbie Robertson' album in my top 10 albums of all time. Other significant solo album for me is 'Storyville'.
Robbie is also honoured by me for his contribution to The Band, supporting the electrification of Dylan's 1965-66 world tour and the joyful songwriting collaboration of the "Basement Tapes". [First added to this chart: 08/10/2023]
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B: 13 march 1959/d: 4 August 2023
Louis is a distinguished Australian singer/songwriter with 8 solo albums to his credit - released between 1987 - 2018, along with various collaborations. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
Louis is a distinguished Australian singer/songwriter with 8 solo albums to his credit - released between 1987 - 2018, along with various collaborations. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
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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]
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1988
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B: 21 March 1944/d: 3 March 2023 - age 78.
David released multiple studio albums between 1981 - 2007; and is also recognised for contributing multiple string instruments to a wide range of other bands/artists albums, including Kaleidoscope, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon, Leonard Cohen (Songs of Leonard Cohen), Bob Dylan (Under The Red Sky). [First added to this chart: 08/21/2023]
David released multiple studio albums between 1981 - 2007; and is also recognised for contributing multiple string instruments to a wide range of other bands/artists albums, including Kaleidoscope, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon, Leonard Cohen (Songs of Leonard Cohen), Bob Dylan (Under The Red Sky). [First added to this chart: 08/21/2023]
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B: 26 November 1939/d: 24 May 2023 - age 83
[First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
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1984
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713
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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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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]
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1980
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724
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B: 10 August 1960/d: 21 April 2023 - age 62
Apart from a solo career comprising 8 studio albums, Mark was also a founding member of 'Pop Group' [First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
Apart from a solo career comprising 8 studio albums, Mark was also a founding member of 'Pop Group' [First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
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Brad Houser
b: 7 September 1960/d: 24 July 2023 - age 62
Brad was co-founder of the New Bohemians, which subsequently morphed into Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians. He contributed bass guitar, baritone saxophone & bass clarinet as well as the occasional co-writing credit. [First added to this chart: 08/12/2023]
b: 7 September 1960/d: 24 July 2023 - age 62
Brad was co-founder of the New Bohemians, which subsequently morphed into Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians. He contributed bass guitar, baritone saxophone & bass clarinet as well as the occasional co-writing credit. [First added to this chart: 08/12/2023]
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B: 6 June 1952/d: 11 January 2023 - age 70
Along with over 25 solo studio albums between 1978 - 2018, Yukihiro is also recognised for lead vocals & drums in the Yellow Magic Orchestra - who released 8 studio albums between 1978 - 1993. [First added to this chart: 08/17/2023]
Along with over 25 solo studio albums between 1978 - 2018, Yukihiro is also recognised for lead vocals & drums in the Yellow Magic Orchestra - who released 8 studio albums between 1978 - 1993. [First added to this chart: 08/17/2023]
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1980
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| 1970s | 39 | 39% | |
| 1980s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 5% | |
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