MUSICIANS that died in
2024
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2024. The pantheon dataset contains 562 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Ram Narayan, Quincy Jones, Frank Farian, John Mayall, and Sérgio Mendes. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (3), Chicago (2), and California (1).
2024 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2024 saw the passing of many beloved musicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Ram Narayan, Quincy Jones, and Frank Farian to groundbreaking athletes like , these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2024, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2024 based on cultural impact.
Ram Narayan
Indian Musician
Dec 25, 1927 - Nov 9, 2024
Age 97
HPI: 74.13
Quincy Jones
American Musician
Mar 14, 1933 - Nov 3, 2024
Age 91
HPI: 71.29
Frank Farian
German Musician
Jul 18, 1941 - Jan 23, 2024
Age 83
HPI: 70.40
John Mayall
British Musician
Nov 29, 1933 - Jul 22, 2024
Age 91
HPI: 66.17
Sérgio Mendes
Brazilian Musician
Feb 11, 1941 - Sep 5, 2024
Age 83
HPI: 65.67
Tito Jackson
American Musician
Oct 15, 1953 - Sep 15, 2024
Age 71
HPI: 63.53
Benny Golson
American Musician
Jan 25, 1929 - Sep 21, 2024
Age 95
HPI: 61.84
James Kottak
American Musician
Dec 26, 1962 - Jan 9, 2024
Age 62
HPI: 60.28
Wayne Kramer
American Musician
Apr 30, 1948 - Feb 2, 2024
Age 76
HPI: 58.91
Roy Haynes
American Musician
Mar 13, 1925 - Nov 12, 2024
Age 99
HPI: 58.89
David Sanborn
American Musician
Jul 30, 1945 - May 12, 2024
Age 79
HPI: 58.46
Lou Donaldson
American Musician
Nov 1, 1926 - Nov 9, 2024
Age 98
HPI: 57.96
Guy Bonnet
French Musician
Aug 8, 1945 - Jan 8, 2024
Age 79
HPI: 57.85
Andrew Davis
British Musician
Feb 2, 1944 - Apr 20, 2024
Age 80
HPI: 56.09
Duane Eddy
American Musician
Apr 26, 1938 - Apr 30, 2024
Age 86
HPI: 55.13
Bob Bryar
American Musician
Dec 31, 1979 - Nov 24, 2024
Age 45
HPI: 54.53
Deaths by Month in 2024
January 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Frank Farian (HPI: 70.40), James Kottak (HPI: 60.28), and Guy Bonnet (HPI: 57.85).
February 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Wayne Kramer (HPI: 58.91).
April 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Andrew Davis (HPI: 56.09), Duane Eddy (HPI: 55.13), and Dickey Betts (HPI: 53.85).
May 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were David Sanborn (HPI: 58.46), Richard Tandy (HPI: 53.45), and Steve Albini (HPI: 52.53).
July 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were John Mayall (HPI: 66.17), and Toumani Diabaté (HPI: 54.36).
August 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Russell Malone (HPI: 43.51).
September 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Sérgio Mendes (HPI: 65.67), Tito Jackson (HPI: 63.53), and Benny Golson (HPI: 61.84).
October 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Phil Lesh (HPI: 51.40).
November 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Ram Narayan (HPI: 74.13), Quincy Jones (HPI: 71.29), and Roy Haynes (HPI: 58.89).
