In memoriam: Musicians we lost in 2016

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Friday, December 30, 2016
In memoriam: Musicians we lost in 2016
David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Maurice White, Merle Haggard and Prince were among the iconic musicians who passed away in 2016.

The year 2016 saw the passing of many music legends who left their impact on the world and will live on through their songs. Here are the music greats we lost this year:





David Bowie


January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016



Glenn Frey


November 6, 1948 - January 18, 2016



Maurice White


December 19, 1941 - February 4, 2016



Joey Feek


September 9, 1975 - March 4, 2016





Phife Dawg


November 20, 1970 - March 22, 2016



Merle Haggard


April 6, 1937 - April 6, 2016



Prince


June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016



Juan Gabriel


January 7, 1950 - August 28, 2016





Leonard Cohen


September 21, 1934 - November 7, 2016



Sharon Jones


May 4, 1956-November 18, 2016



George Michael


June 25, 1963 - December 25, 2016



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