MUSICIANS that died in
2004
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2004. The pantheon dataset contains 349 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Ray Charles, Carlos Kleiber, Johnny Ramone, Artie Shaw, and Rick James. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (2), Beverly Hills, California (2), and Columbus, Ohio (1).
2004 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2004 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 Ray Charles, Carlos Kleiber, and Johnny Ramone 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 2004, 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 2004 based on cultural impact.
Ray Charles
American Musician
Sep 23, 1930 - Jun 10, 2004
Age 74
HPI: 77.46
Carlos Kleiber
German Musician
Jul 3, 1930 - Jul 13, 2004
Age 74
HPI: 68.89
Johnny Ramone
American Musician
Oct 8, 1948 - Sep 15, 2004
Age 56
HPI: 64.21
Artie Shaw
American Musician
May 23, 1910 - Dec 30, 2004
Age 94
HPI: 60.72
Rick James
American Musician
Feb 1, 1948 - Aug 6, 2004
Age 56
HPI: 58.05
Barney Kessel
American Musician
Oct 17, 1923 - May 6, 2004
Age 81
HPI: 57.79
Dimebag Darrell
American Musician
Aug 20, 1966 - Dec 8, 2004
Age 38
HPI: 57.79
Frank Thomas
American Musician
Sep 5, 1912 - Sep 8, 2004
Age 92
HPI: 56.62
Terry Melcher
American Musician
Feb 8, 1942 - Nov 19, 2004
Age 62
HPI: 55.54
Quorthon
Swedish Musician
Feb 17, 1966 - Jun 7, 2004
Age 38
HPI: 54.13
Vilayat Khan
Bangladeshi Musician
Aug 28, 1928 - Mar 13, 2004
Age 76
HPI: 50.93
Steve Lacy
American Musician
Jul 23, 1934 - Jun 4, 2004
Age 70
HPI: 49.69
Mac Dre
American Musician
Jul 5, 1970 - Nov 1, 2004
Age 34
HPI: 37.95
Deaths by Month in 2004
March 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Vilayat Khan (HPI: 50.93).
May 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Barney Kessel (HPI: 57.79).
June 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Ray Charles (HPI: 77.46), Quorthon (HPI: 54.13), and Steve Lacy (HPI: 49.69).
July 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Carlos Kleiber (HPI: 68.89).
August 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Rick James (HPI: 58.05).
September 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Johnny Ramone (HPI: 64.21), and Frank Thomas (HPI: 56.62).
November 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Terry Melcher (HPI: 55.54), and Mac Dre (HPI: 37.95).
December 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Artie Shaw (HPI: 60.72), and Dimebag Darrell (HPI: 57.79).
