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Isaac "Ike" Willis (November 12, 1955 – May 17, 2026) was an American vocalist and guitarist best known for being a regular member of Frank Zappa's studio and touring bands from 1978 until the last tour in 1988.[1] He is most recognized for his involvement in Zappa records by playing Joe in Joe's Garage, providing vocals on Tinsel Town Rebellion, You Are What You Is, and The Man from Utopia, and as the title character and narrator in Zappa's off-Broadway-styled conceptual musical Thing-Fish, as well as singing and playing on the majority of Zappa's band-oriented studio and live recordings during the 1980s.

The music world is mourning the loss of one of their own. Dennis Locorriere, who rose to fame as a member of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show - later known as Dr. Hook, has died - this according to The Independent and several other sources.

It was a long, hard ride for David Allan Coe, but the controversial country singer (who released two, very interesting to say the least, underground X-rated albums in between writing 'the perfect country and western songs') has officially signed off at the age 86.

Mike Peters, born Michael Leslie Peters; February 25, 1959 – April 29, 2025, was a Welsh musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the band The Alarm.

Born in Prestatyn, Wales, and raised in Rhyl, he began his musical career in the 1970s, forming early bands before achieving wider recognition in the post-punk era.

I had several of their albums. Great singer.

Nedra Yvonne Talley-Ross (January 27, 1946 – April 26, 2026) was an American singer. She was best known as a member of the girl group the Ronettes, in which she performed with her cousins Ronnie and Estelle Bennett.

Talley died at her home on April 26, 2026, at the age of 80. At the time of her death, Talley was the last survivor of the original Ronettes.