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Musicians killed in aviation accidents or incidents
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The list Musicians killed in aviation accidents or incidents includes
John Denver, Ricky Nelson, Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly and Otis Redding.
The list consists of 36 members.
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John Denver
American singer (1943–1997)
Overview: Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose g ...Date of birth: 31 December 1943Date of death: 12 October 1997Age: 53 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm)
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Aaliyah
American, Singer
Overview: Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), known mononymously as Aaliyah, was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary ...Date of birth: 16 January 1979Date of death: 25 August 2001Age: 22 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: FemaleHeight: 5' 8" (173 cm) 0
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Ricky Nelson
American musician and actor (1940–1985)
Overview: Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985), known professionally as Ricky Nelson until his 21st birthday when he officially dropped the "y" and simply became Rick Nelson, was an American rock ...Date of birth: 8 May 1940Date of death: 31 December 1985Age: 45 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 5' 11" (180 cm) 0
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Patsy Cline
American musician
Overview: Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American singer. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first ...Date of birth: 8 September 1932Date of death: 5 March 1963Age: 30 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: FemaleHeight: 5' 3" (160 cm) 0
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Jim Reeves
Singer-songwriter
Overview: James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a pr ...Date of birth: 20 August 1923Date of death: 31 July 1964Age: 40 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Country MusicianGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Jim Croce
American singer-songwriter
Overview: James Joseph Croce (January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973) was an American folk and rock singer-songwriter. Between 1966 and 1973, Croce released five studio albums and numerous singles. During this period ...Date of birth: 10 January 1943Date of death: 20 September 1973Age: 30 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: MaleHeight: 5' 9" (175 cm) 0
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Buddy Holly
American rock and roll singer (1936–1959)
Overview: Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer-songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll ...Date of birth: 7 September 1936Date of death: 3 February 1959Age: 22 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: MusicianGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Ritchie Valens
American rock musician (1941–1959)
Overview: Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), better known by his stage name Ritchie Valens, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of ...Date of birth: 13 May 1941Date of death: 3 February 1959Age: 17 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: MaleHeight: 5' 7" (170 cm) 0
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Otis Redding
American singer and songwriter (1941–1967)
Overview: Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist ...Date of birth: 9 September 1941Date of death: 10 December 1967Age: 26 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Stevie Ray Vaughan
American blues guitarist (1954–1990)
Overview: Stephen Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and frontman of the blues rock band Double ...Date of birth: 3 October 1954Date of death: 27 August 1990Age: 35 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: GuitaristGender: Male 0
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Glenn Miller
Jazz musician
Overview: Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from ...Date of birth: 1 March 1904Date of death: 15 December 1944Age: 40 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Jazz MusicianGender: Male 0
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Randy Rhoads
American guitarist
Overview: Randall William Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne.Date of birth: 6 December 1956Date of death: 19 March 1982Age: 25 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: GuitaristGender: MaleHeight: 5' 7" (170 cm) 0
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Ronnie Van Zant
American singer and songwriter
Overview: Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American musician known as the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the ...Date of birth: 15 January 1948Date of death: 20 October 1977Age: 29 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Cassie Gaines
American singer-songwriter
Overview: Cassie LaRue Gaines (January 9, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American singer, best known for her work with Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.Date of birth: 9 January 1948Date of death: 20 October 1977Age: 29 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: Female 0
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Melanie Thornton
Singer
Overview: Melanie Janene Thornton (May 13, 1967 – November 24, 2001) was an American pop singer who had a successful career and rose to fame especially across Europe during the 1990s. She was the lead singer of ...Date of birth: 13 May 1967Date of death: 24 November 2001Age: 34 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: Female 0
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Steve Gaines
American musician
Overview: Steven Earl Gaines (September 14, 1949 – October 20, 1977) was an American musician. He is best known as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter with rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1976 until his death in ...Date of birth: 14 September 1949Date of death: 20 October 1977Age: 28 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: GuitaristGender: Male 0
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The Big Bopper
American singer
Overview: Jiles Perry "J. P." Richardson Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), known as The Big Bopper, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and disc jockey. His best known compositions include "C ...Date of birth: 24 October 1930Date of death: 3 February 1959Age: 28 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: Male 0
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Anna Jantar
Polish singer
Overview: Anna Jantar-Kukulska (born Anna Maria Szmeterling; 10 June 1950 – 14 March 1980) was a Polish singer and the mother of singer Natalia Kukulska.Date of birth: 10 June 1950Date of death: 14 March 1980Age: 29 (age at death)Nationality: PolishOccupation: SingerGender: Female 0
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Marília Mendonça
Brazilian singer and songwriter (1995–2021)
Overview: Marília Dias Mendonça (Portuguese pronunciation: /maˈɾiljɐ mẽˈdõsɐ/, July 22, 1995 – November 5, 2021) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter.Date of birth: 22 July 1995Date of death: 5 November 2021Age: 26 (age at death)Nationality: BrazilianOccupation: SingerGender: Female 0
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Stan Rogers
Folk singer
Overview: Stanley Allison Rogers (November 29, 1949 – June 2, 1983) was a Canadian folk musician and songwriter.Date of birth: 18 October 1898Date of death: 2 January 1963Age: 64 (age at death)Occupation: SingerGender: Male 0
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