2020 was a rough year, filled with difficulties and losses. We at Symphonic Skin want to recognize a few of the many artists that we lost this year. This list is not all encompassing. We wish we could have included everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all we lost in 2020.
Bill Withers, 81, Singer
Tommy DeVito, 92, founding member of The Four Seasons
Eddie Van Halen, 65, Van Halen
Bruce Williamson, 49, former lead singer of The Temptations
Johnny Nash, 80, Singer
Nick Cordero, 41, Broadway Star
Ronald “Khalis” Bell, 68, co-founder of Kool & the Gang
Chris Trousdale, 34, member of Dream Street
Justin Townes Earle, 38, Singer/Songwriter
Roy Horn, 75, Siegfried and Roy
Pop Smoke, 20, Rapper
Ty Chijioke, Rapper
Frederick Thomas, aka Fred the Godson, 35, Rapper
Jack Sherman, 64, Guitarist
John Prine, 73, Country Singer and Songwriter
Ellis Marsalis, 85, Jazz Pianist
Malik Abdul Basit, Malik B., 47, Founding Member of The Roots
Bucky Pizzarelli, 94, Jazz Guitarist and member of the Tonight Show Orchestra
Adam Schlesinger, 52, Songwriter
Wallace Roney, 59, Jazz Trumpeter
Alan Merrill, 69, Songwriter
Joe Diffie, 61, Country Singer
Terrence McNally, 81, Playwright
James Lipton, 93, Writer
Ann Reinking, 71, Dancer and Choreographer (Actress)
David Cornwell, 89, Writer
Hal Ketchum, 67, Country Singer
Nikki McKibbin, 42, Singer
Spencer Davis, 81, Bandleader of The Spencer Davis Group
Bhanu Athaiya, 91, Costume Designer
Mayor Lonnie Norman, 79, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Johnny Nash, 80, Singer
Kenzo Takada, 81, Designer
Erick Morillo, 49, DJ
Alan Parker, 76, Musical Director
Peter Green, 73, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac
Charlie Daniels, 83, Country Music Legend
Ennio Morricone, 91, Composer
Carl Reiner, 98, Writer
Milton Glaser, 91, co-founder of New York Magazine and graphic designer
Ben Watkins, 14, Chef
Jas Waters, 39, Writer
Little Richard, 87, Singer
Betty Wright, 66, Singer
Hamidah Smallwood, 51, Artist
And
Chadwick Boseman, 43, Wakanda Forever
Special Spotlight: Artist Julia Caoilainn Adams, age 3
Sweet Cancer Warrior and Artist Julia Adams inspired the world. Thanks to her fight, advances were made in rare pediatric cancer research. She brought joy to thousands of people through her heart, smile, and sassy personality, including her no-no finger. Her favorite art medium was markers; however, she was incredibly talented in the use of crayons and paint. When she was not creating art, she was playing with her little brother Gabriel, laughing with her tiger, and enjoying Peppa Pig. She accomplished more in her short three years than many will accomplish in their lifetimes. Now completely healed in Heaven, she continues her work on Earth through her family, friends, and fans.
Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/entertainment/gallery/people-we-lost-2020/index.html
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/in-memoriam-people-we-have-lost-in-2020/2395333/
Valerie C Melton
thank you for including our precious Julia in this