Rick Wright, Wish You Were Here

Richard Wright's richly textured keyboard layers were a vital ingredient of the Pink Floyd sound...

Hilton Valentine (1943–2021), The Animals guitarist

Hilton Valentine was the founding guitarist for the popular 1960s British Invasion rock band The Animals.

Rusty Young (1946–2021), guitarist and founding member of Poco

Rusty Young was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was a founding member of the country rock band Poco, known for hits including “Crazy Love.”

Robby Steinhardt (1950–2021), violinist and singer with Kansas

Robby Steinhardt was the violinist and co-lead singer for the classic rock band Kansas.

Charlie Watts (1941–2021), Rolling Stones drummer

Charlie Watts was the legendary drummer for the Rolling Stones who was considered to be one of rock's greatest drummers.

Graeme Edge (1941–2021), Moody Blues co-founder

Graeme Edge was a co-founder and drummer for the classic progressive rock band the Moody Blues.

Gary Brooker (1945–2022), Procol Harum lead singer

Gary Brooker was a co-founder and lead vocalist of the classic progressive rock band Procol Harum known for their song “Whiter Shade of Pale.”

Robbie Bachman (1953–2023), Bachman-Turner Overdrive drummer

Robbie Bachman was the drummer for Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO), known for 1970s hits including “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.”

Pete Brown (1940–2023), poet and co-writer of rock classics

Pete Brown was an English poet and lyricist who collaborated with music acts like Cream and Jack Bruce, co-writing rock classics such as “White Room” and “Sunshine of Your Love.”

George Tickner (1946–2023), founding guitarist in Journey 

George Tickner was a guitarist and songwriter who co-founded Journey.

Gary Wright (1943–2023), Dream Weaver singer and songwriter 

Gary Wright was a singer and songwriter known for his hit songs “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive.” 

Dickey Betts (1943–2024), Allman Brothers Band guitarist and singer

Dickey Betts was a guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as one of the founding members of the iconic classic rock act the Allman Brothers Band and the writer of classics like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Blue Sky” and “Jessica.”

Mark James (1940–2024), songwriter of Hooked on a Feeling

Mark James was a songwriter who wrote a string of major hits performed by artists like Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson, including “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Suspicious Minds,” and “Always On My Mind.”

John Mayall (1933–2024), godfather of British blues

John Mayall was a British blues guitarist and bandleader who helped launch the careers of legends like Eric Clapton, , and Mick Taylor.