Ace Frehley (original lead guitarist of Kiss) — died October 16, 2025, age 74, from complications after a fall.

Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath frontman) — died July 22, 2025, age 76.

Rick Derringer (rock guitarist/singer known for “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo”) — died in 2025, age 77.

Sonny Curtis (member of The Crickets; collaborator with Buddy Holly; songwriter of “I Fought the Law”) — died September 19, 2025, age 88.

John Lodge (bassist / singer for The Moody Blues) — died in 2025, age 82.

Chris Youlden (blues rock singer for Savoy Brown) — died April 4, 2025, age 82.