MUSICIANS that died in
2006
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2006. The pantheon dataset contains 428 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Syd Barrett, Paul Mauriat, Romano Mussolini, Ahmet Ertegun, and Nam June Paik. The cities with the most deaths were London (2), New York City (2), and Cardiff (1).
2006 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2006 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 Syd Barrett, Paul Mauriat, and Romano Mussolini 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 2006, 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 2006 based on cultural impact.
Syd Barrett
British Musician
Jan 6, 1946 - Jul 7, 2006
Age 60
HPI: 74.54
Paul Mauriat
French Musician
Mar 4, 1925 - Nov 3, 2006
Age 81
HPI: 70.01
Romano Mussolini
Italian Musician
Sep 26, 1927 - Feb 3, 2006
Age 79
HPI: 69.06
Ahmet Ertegun
Turkish Musician
Jul 31, 1923 - Dec 14, 2006
Age 83
HPI: 68.02
Nam June Paik
South Korean Musician
Jul 20, 1932 - Jan 29, 2006
Age 74
HPI: 68.02
Maynard Ferguson
Canadian Musician
May 4, 1928 - Aug 23, 2006
Age 78
HPI: 61.03
Pío Leyva
Cuban Musician
May 5, 1917 - Mar 22, 2006
Age 89
HPI: 59.80
Naushad
Indian Musician
Dec 25, 1919 - May 5, 2006
Age 87
HPI: 59.64
Bismillah Khan
Indian Musician
Mar 21, 1916 - Aug 21, 2006
Age 90
HPI: 59.48
Robert Lockwood Jr.
American Musician
Mar 27, 1915 - Nov 21, 2006
Age 91
HPI: 58.11
Desmond Dekker
Jamaican Musician
Jul 16, 1941 - May 25, 2006
Age 65
HPI: 57.95
Arif Mardin
Turkish Musician
Mar 15, 1932 - Jun 25, 2006
Age 74
HPI: 57.15
Ray Barretto
American Musician
Apr 29, 1929 - Feb 17, 2006
Age 77
HPI: 56.72
Gene Pitney
American Musician
Feb 17, 1940 - Apr 5, 2006
Age 66
HPI: 55.48
Arthur Lee
American Musician
Mar 7, 1945 - Aug 3, 2006
Age 61
HPI: 54.63
Östen Warnerbring
Swedish Musician
Nov 22, 1934 - Jan 18, 2006
Age 72
HPI: 54.06
Deaths by Month in 2006
January 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Nam June Paik (HPI: 68.02), and Östen Warnerbring (HPI: 54.06).
February 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Romano Mussolini (HPI: 69.06), Ray Barretto (HPI: 56.72), and Elton Dean (HPI: 52.69).
March 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Pío Leyva (HPI: 59.80), Jackie McLean (HPI: 52.92), and Buck Owens (HPI: 49.68).
April 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Gene Pitney (HPI: 55.48).
May 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Naushad (HPI: 59.64), and Desmond Dekker (HPI: 57.95).
June 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Arif Mardin (HPI: 57.15).
July 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Syd Barrett (HPI: 74.54).
August 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Maynard Ferguson (HPI: 61.03), Bismillah Khan (HPI: 59.48), and Arthur Lee (HPI: 54.63).
September 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Boz Burrell (HPI: 52.81).
October 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Sandy West (HPI: 48.57).
November 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Paul Mauriat (HPI: 70.01), Robert Lockwood Jr. (HPI: 58.11), and Juice Leskinen (HPI: 53.12).
December 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Ahmet Ertegun (HPI: 68.02).
