Deaths (Obituaries)
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The folk singer and songwriter with a raspy voice and an offbeat humor was revered by peers including Bob Dylan. Source
A three-time Grammy Award winner, he had a string of much-covered hits in the 1970s but had not released an album since 1985. Source
A three-time Grammy Award winner also known for his 1970s hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Use Me,” Mr. Withers last released an album in 1985. Source
He became a mainstay of the New York jazz scene, often performing with his celebrated son John. He died of the coronavirus. Source
He was known for his ballads and honky-tonk singles, like “Home” and “Pickup Man.” On Friday, he announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Source
The musician, who died of the coronavirus, had an early rock career in Japan before helping write the song that became Joan Jett’s breakthrough hit. Source
Mr. Penderecki’s modernist compositions turned up in films like “The Exorcist” and influenced a generation of edgy rock musicians. Source
His 1972 hit “Soul Makossa” arrived at the dawn of the disco era and made its way to dance floors across the United States, Europe and Africa. Source
One of the first country artists to sell out arenas, Mr. Rogers sold more than 100 million records in a career that spanned decades. Source
Her career included a long association with the director Henri-Georges Clouzot and a starring role in Laurel and Hardy’s last film. Source
