MUSICIANS that died in
2013
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2013. The pantheon dataset contains 560 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Lou Reed, Ray Manzarek, Don Shirley, J. J. Cale, and Wolfgang Sawallisch. The cities with the most deaths were New York City (3), London (2), and Stockholm (2).
2013 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2013 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 Lou Reed, Ray Manzarek, and Don Shirley 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 2013, 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 2013 based on cultural impact.
Lou Reed
American Musician
Mar 2, 1942 - Oct 27, 2013
Age 71
HPI: 71.99
Ray Manzarek
American Musician
Feb 12, 1939 - May 20, 2013
Age 74
HPI: 68.86
Don Shirley
American Musician
Jan 29, 1927 - Apr 6, 2013
Age 86
HPI: 68.46
J. J. Cale
American Musician
Dec 5, 1938 - Jul 26, 2013
Age 75
HPI: 65.63
Wolfgang Sawallisch
German Musician
Aug 26, 1923 - Feb 22, 2013
Age 90
HPI: 63.03
Alvin Lee
British Musician
Dec 19, 1944 - Mar 6, 2013
Age 69
HPI: 62.63
Van Cliburn
American Musician
Jul 12, 1934 - Feb 27, 2013
Age 79
HPI: 61.66
Bebo Valdés
Cuban Musician
Oct 9, 1918 - Mar 22, 2013
Age 95
HPI: 61.63
Tony Sheridan
British Musician
May 21, 1940 - Feb 16, 2013
Age 73
HPI: 60.77
Clive Burr
British Musician
Mar 8, 1957 - Mar 12, 2013
Age 56
HPI: 60.60
Jeff Hanneman
American Musician
Jan 31, 1964 - May 2, 2013
Age 49
HPI: 60.18
Jim Hall
American Musician
Dec 4, 1930 - Dec 10, 2013
Age 83
HPI: 59.45
Yusef Lateef
American Musician
Oct 9, 1920 - Dec 23, 2013
Age 93
HPI: 58.87
Eric Ericson
Swedish Musician
Oct 26, 1918 - Feb 16, 2013
Age 95
HPI: 58.60
Richie Havens
American Musician
Jan 21, 1941 - Apr 22, 2013
Age 72
HPI: 58.51
Donald Byrd
American Musician
Dec 9, 1932 - Feb 4, 2013
Age 81
HPI: 58.16
Deaths by Month in 2013
January 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Phạm Duy (HPI: 53.58), and George Gruntz (HPI: 52.43).
February 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Wolfgang Sawallisch (HPI: 63.03), Van Cliburn (HPI: 61.66), and Tony Sheridan (HPI: 60.77).
Donald Byrd
Feb 4, 2013
American Musician
HPI: 58.16
Tony Sheridan
Feb 16, 2013
British Musician
HPI: 60.77
Eric Ericson
Feb 16, 2013
Swedish Musician
HPI: 58.60
Magic Slim
Feb 21, 2013
American Musician
HPI: 50.82
Wolfgang Sawallisch
Feb 22, 2013
German Musician
HPI: 63.03
Van Cliburn
Feb 27, 2013
American Musician
HPI: 61.66
March 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Alvin Lee (HPI: 62.63), Bebo Valdés (HPI: 61.63), and Clive Burr (HPI: 60.60).
April 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Don Shirley (HPI: 68.46), Richie Havens (HPI: 58.51), and János Starker (HPI: 55.61).
May 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Ray Manzarek (HPI: 68.86), Jeff Hanneman (HPI: 60.18), and Trevor Bolder (HPI: 55.48).
June 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Slim Whitman (HPI: 50.65).
July 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were J. J. Cale (HPI: 65.63).
August 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were George Duke (HPI: 58.13), Cedar Walton (HPI: 52.60), and Marian McPartland (HPI: 49.19).
September 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Pavlos Fyssas (HPI: 38.99).
October 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Lou Reed (HPI: 71.99).
November 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Chico Hamilton (HPI: 55.84).
December 2013
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2013. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Jim Hall (HPI: 59.45), Yusef Lateef (HPI: 58.87), and Junior Murvin (HPI: 47.11).