MUSICIANS that died in
2005
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2005. The pantheon dataset contains 382 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Consuelo Velázquez, Lazar Berman, Jimmy Smith, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and Link Wray. The cities with the most deaths were Copenhagen (1), Florence (1), and London (1).
2005 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2005 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 Consuelo Velázquez, Lazar Berman, and Jimmy Smith 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 2005, 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 2005 based on cultural impact.
Consuelo Velázquez
Mexican Musician
Aug 21, 1916 - Jan 22, 2005
Age 89
HPI: 65.87
Lazar Berman
Russian Musician
Feb 26, 1930 - Feb 6, 2005
Age 75
HPI: 60.91
Jimmy Smith
American Musician
Dec 8, 1925 - Feb 8, 2005
Age 80
HPI: 59.31
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
Danish Musician
May 27, 1946 - Apr 19, 2005
Age 59
HPI: 58.76
Link Wray
American Musician
May 2, 1929 - Nov 5, 2005
Age 76
HPI: 58.12
Jim Capaldi
British Musician
Aug 2, 1944 - Jan 28, 2005
Age 61
HPI: 53.96
Spencer Dryden
American Musician
Apr 7, 1938 - Jan 11, 2005
Age 67
HPI: 52.80
Derek Bailey
British Musician
Jan 29, 1930 - Dec 25, 2005
Age 75
HPI: 51.84
Stanley Sadie
British Musician
Oct 30, 1930 - Mar 21, 2005
Age 75
HPI: 51.54
Percy Heath
American Musician
Apr 30, 1923 - Apr 28, 2005
Age 82
HPI: 51.28
Lucky Thompson
American Musician
Jun 16, 1924 - Jul 30, 2005
Age 81
HPI: 48.91
Deaths by Month in 2005
January 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Consuelo Velázquez (HPI: 65.87), Jim Capaldi (HPI: 53.96), and Spencer Dryden (HPI: 52.80).
February 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Lazar Berman (HPI: 60.91), and Jimmy Smith (HPI: 59.31).
March 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Stanley Sadie (HPI: 51.54).
April 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (HPI: 58.76), and Percy Heath (HPI: 51.28).
July 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Lucky Thompson (HPI: 48.91).
November 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Link Wray (HPI: 58.12).
December 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Derek Bailey (HPI: 51.84).
