2022 has been a very black year for the nearby rock and musical currents, due to the death of several musicians.
Martín Carrizo, drummer of El Indio Solari, ANIMAL and Gustavo Cerati
The year started badly for Latin American rock, as on January 11, the death of drummer Martín Carrizo, who was part of the “classic” lineup of ANIMAL, collaborator of Gustavo Cerati and El Indio Solari, was reported.
Carizo He died from the effects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis which had been detected since 2017.
Ronnie Spector
The great singer Ronnie Spector died on January 12 at the age of 78. She was the lead singer of the girl group The Ronettes.
Her soft voice contrasted with her upfront and flippant attitude, which has led her to be called “Rock and Roll’s Bad Girl.” He died of cancer.
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The wonderful singer and guitarist Meat Loaf passed away on January 20 at the age of 74.
His family reported the musician’s death, limiting themselves to noting that he died accompanied by his loved ones. It was later revealed that the cause would be complications from COVID-19.
Fredrik Johansson of Dark Tranquility
Swedish guitarist Fredrik JOhansson passed away on January 25 from cancer. He was part of Dark Tranquility.
Ian McDonald
Multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald died on February 9 of natural causes at the age of 75.
He was a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner.
Mark Lanegan of The Howling Trees
The great American singer Mark Lanegan died on the morning of February 22nd. The Screaming Trees singer died at the age of 57 of natural causes, after seeing his health deteriorate significantly after spending several days in a coma after contracting COVID-19 several weeks before his death.
Taylor Hawkigs of the Foo Fighters
The musical environment was shocked on March 25 of this year with the announcement of the death of Taylor Hawkins. Foo Fighters drummer died in a hotel room in Colombia while touring with Foo in Colombia. The drummer died of a heart attack caused by an overdose while consuming opioids, antidepressants, cannabis and other substances.
Mario Martinez formerly of La Union
On April 10, guitarist Mario Martínez, a key player in the formation and development of the Spanish group La Unión, died.
The Iberian musician passed away due to a (cursed) cancer.
Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder
The “ghost” of suicide was once again present in the rock scene, after the lead singer of The Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad, decided to take his own life.
This news again sparked depression awareness and anti-suicide campaigns.
Alan White of Yes
Virtuoso drummer Alan White died on May 26 of this year, of natural causes. He made history with Yes, the great progressive rock group, as well as having participated in other projects, including John Lenon’s band.
Andrew Fletcher of Depeche Mode
May 26 was so fateful that another music star died that day, this is Andrew Fletcher, keyboardist of Depeche Mode.
He wasn’t just a musician, as he helped create the band’s signature style.
Jesus Crown
On May 31, Mexican rock dressed in mourning after announcing the death of the great guitarist Jesús Corona, a member of bands such as Nahuatl and Isis. He was the father of drummer Elohim Corona.
Alec John Such, founding member of Bon Jovi
On June 5, the death of Alec John Such, former guitarist and founding member of Bon Jovi was confirmed. He died of natural causes, aged 71.
Manny Charlton of Nazareth
Nazareth guitarist and founding member Manny Charlton died on July 5 of natural causes. Manny was in Nazareth from its foundation until 1990, when he decided to pursue a solo career.
Bob HEathcote
Guitar great Bob Heathcote passed away on July 24, following a motorcycle accident. He was a founding member of the Suicidal Tendencies group.
Coolio
The world of hip hop went into mourning on August 1 following the passing of Coolio. He was an indispensable figure in the hip hop movement, thanks to his composing and rapping style. Creator neither more nor less than that anthem called “Gangsta’s Paradise”.
The cause of death was a heart attack.
Olivia Newton-John
Yes, Olivia Newton-John was a singer closer to pop, but we’re including her on this list due to her relevance within the popular culture of the last century.
The British singer has sold millions of records worldwide and has stood out for her big voice, beauty and her musical versatility, which includes ballads, pop and some elements of rock.
She passed away on August 8 after a long and hard battle with breast cancer.
Steve Grimmett
The great singer Steve Grimmett died on August 15th. The exact cause of his death was not specified, but the musician had already been battling various health problems for several years, including diabetes.
Martian Cantero
On September 8, the Latin American music scene shook when the death of Marciano Cantero was confirmed. The singer and bassist of Los Enanitos Verdes passed away after a series of serious health problems related to his kidneys: one of them and part of his spleen were removed on August 29 and he failed to recover and died of kidney failure .
Jerry Lee Lewis
One of the great figures of rock and roll (and one of the first) left this world on September 28, refers to the teacher Jerry Lee Lewis.
His frantic piano playing and rebellious attitude made him a star, however it was his wild life that partly prevented a further rise in his career, as his scandals were of such magnitude that the media and the record companies started to give him their back… several colleagues also walked away.
Polo Alvarez
Talking about Polo Álvarez is talking about one of the pillars of radio and rock in Monterrey. He was a great TV host, teacher, scholar and rock lover who passed away on October 21st.
DH Peligro the Kennedy dead
Darren Eric Henley, better known as DH Danger, was killed on October 28 after an accidental fall at his home, killing him instantly.
He rose to fame after his work as the drummer for the Dead Kennedys and it is worth mentioning that he was a part of the Red Hot Chili Peppers on a temporary basis.
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Rapper Takeoff tragically lost his life on November 1, when he was the victim of an armed attack at a party held in Texas.
And McCafferty of Nazareth
Dan McCafferty’s unmistakable and powerful voice was silenced by his death on November 8th. The founder and singer of Nazareth died at the age of 76 of natural causes.
Keith Levene
Keit Levene, guitarist and founder of The Clash Public Image Ltd., left this shot Nov. 11 after a battle with liver cancer.
He was part of the early lineup of The Clash, although his tenure was short-lived. He was in other groups, but his highlight was with Public Image Ltd.
Icarus Contreras
November 29 was mourning in the Monterrey rock scene after the death of Icaro Contreras, an important figure in the real scene thanks to his work as organizer and staff of concerts in the city.
Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac
The wonderful Christine McVie passed away on November 30 at the age of 79. She was a cornerstone in Fleetwood Mac’s success, as with her entry into the band in the 1970s she was able to give the group a new look with her own vocals, keyboards and compositions.
Jet Black from The Stranglers
The former drummer and founder of The Stranglers, Jet Black, died on December 6 at the age of 84. The Stranglers were one of the most important punk and new wave bands and left a great legacy and influence, which continues today.
Black had already been away from the stage since 2016 due to serious health issues, including heart problems.
Terry Hall from The Specials
The Specials singer died on Dec. 18 of natural causes. Terry Hall was more than a great singer, he was practically a ska icon all over the world.
Martin Duffy from Primal Scream
The tragedies for rock in this 2023 continued with the death of Martin Duffy, keyboardist of Primal Scream.
Duffy died on December 18 of a brain injury caused by an accident, however news of his death was made public 4 days later.
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Monterrey rapper Neto Reyno died on Dec. 19 after a long and brave battle with cancer.
Modest Mouse’s Jeremiah Green
Just yesterday December 31, 2022 Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green died.
A few days ago it was reported that very advanced cancer (stage 4) had been detected and he eventually lost his life.
