MUSICIANS that died in
2012
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2012. The pantheon dataset contains 529 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Jon Lord, Ravi Shankar, Lucio Dalla, Dave Brubeck, and Maurice André. The cities with the most deaths were New York City (3), Los Angeles (2), and Bayonne (1).
2012 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2012 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 Jon Lord, Ravi Shankar, and Lucio Dalla 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 2012, 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 2012 based on cultural impact.
Jon Lord
British Musician
Jun 9, 1941 - Jul 16, 2012
Age 71
HPI: 72.51
Ravi Shankar
Indian Musician
Apr 7, 1920 - Dec 11, 2012
Age 92
HPI: 68.60
Lucio Dalla
Italian Musician
Mar 4, 1943 - Mar 1, 2012
Age 69
HPI: 68.06
Dave Brubeck
American Musician
Dec 6, 1920 - Dec 5, 2012
Age 92
HPI: 66.77
Maurice André
French Musician
May 21, 1933 - Feb 25, 2012
Age 79
HPI: 63.70
Scott McKenzie
American Musician
Jan 10, 1939 - Aug 18, 2012
Age 73
HPI: 62.56
Alexis Weissenberg
Bulgarian Musician
Jul 26, 1929 - Jan 8, 2012
Age 83
HPI: 59.77
Donald "Duck" Dunn
American Musician
Nov 24, 1941 - May 13, 2012
Age 71
HPI: 58.30
Ruggiero Ricci
American Musician
Jul 24, 1918 - Aug 6, 2012
Age 94
HPI: 58.18
Levon Helm
American Musician
May 26, 1940 - Apr 19, 2012
Age 72
HPI: 57.54
Hal David
American Musician
May 25, 1921 - Sep 1, 2012
Age 91
HPI: 53.81
Richard Rodney Bennett
British Musician
Mar 29, 1936 - Dec 24, 2012
Age 76
HPI: 53.60
Brigitte Engerer
Tunisian Musician
Oct 27, 1952 - Jun 23, 2012
Age 60
HPI: 53.55
Mehdi Hassan
Indian Musician
Jul 18, 1927 - Jun 13, 2012
Age 85
HPI: 53.36
Joe South
American Musician
Feb 28, 1940 - Sep 5, 2012
Age 72
HPI: 52.27
Doc Watson
American Musician
Mar 3, 1923 - May 29, 2012
Age 89
HPI: 52.19
Deaths by Month in 2012
January 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Alexis Weissenberg (HPI: 59.77).
February 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Maurice André (HPI: 63.70).
March 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Lucio Dalla (HPI: 68.06), and Ronnie Montrose (HPI: 48.00).
April 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Levon Helm (HPI: 57.54).
May 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Donald "Duck" Dunn (HPI: 58.30), Doc Watson (HPI: 52.19), and Adam Yauch (HPI: 50.95).
June 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Brigitte Engerer (HPI: 53.55), and Mehdi Hassan (HPI: 53.36).
July 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Jon Lord (HPI: 72.51).
August 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Scott McKenzie (HPI: 62.56), and Ruggiero Ricci (HPI: 58.18).
September 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Hal David (HPI: 53.81), and Joe South (HPI: 52.27).
October 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were John Tchicai (HPI: 51.33), and Terry Callier (HPI: 51.15).
November 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Mitch Lucker (HPI: 51.12), and Ted Curson (HPI: 21.66).
December 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Ravi Shankar (HPI: 68.60), Dave Brubeck (HPI: 66.77), and Richard Rodney Bennett (HPI: 53.60).
