We lost some iconic musicians and other famous folks in 2017. Here’s a look back:
Butch Trucks May 11, 1947 – January 24, 2017
Founding member of The Allman Brothers Band.
Mary Tyler Moore December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017
Star of The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Bill Paxton May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017
Film star of The Terminator, Weird Science, Aliens, Predator 2, True Lies, Apollo 13, Twister, Titanic .
Chuck Berry October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017
One of the first rock and roll musicians most well known for 1958’s “Johnny B. Goode.”
Paul O’Neill February 23, 1956 – April 5, 2017
O’Neill, Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s founder.
Don Rickles May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017
American stand-up comedian, actor, and author.
Erin Moran October 18, 1960 – April 22, 2017
Actress best known for playing Joanie Cunningham on “Happy Days” and “Joanie Loves Chachi.”
Chris Cornell July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017
Vocalist for Soundgarden and Audioslave.
Roger Moore October 1927 – May 23, 2017
Known as James Bond, Moore appeared in seven of the films — the most of any actor.
Gregg Allman December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017
Singer, songwriter, and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band.
Adam West September 19, 1928 – June 9, 2017
Actor known for his role in the 1960s “Batman”.
Chester Bennington March 20, 1976 – July 20, 2017
Linkin Park frontman.
Glen Campbell April 22, 1936 – August 8, 2017
Legendary singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.
Jerry Lewis March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017
Comedian known for launching the Muscular Dystrophy telethon.
Walter Becker February 20, 1950 – September 3, 2017
Becker started Steely Dan with Donald Fagen in 1972. Together they released nine studio albums and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hugh Hefner April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017
The Playboy Magazine founder.
Tom Petty October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017
American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.
Fats Domino February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017
American pianist and singer-songwriter known for hits such as “Ain’t That A Shame” and “Blueberry Hill.” One of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Malcolm Young January 6, 1953 – November 18, 2017
Co-founder and rhythm guitarist for AC/DC.
David Cassidy April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017
Musician and actor known for his role as Keith Partridge in the ‘70s sitcom, The Partridge Family.
