MUSICIANS that died in
2015
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2015. The pantheon dataset contains 590 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being B.B. King, Lemmy, James Last, Ornette Coleman, and Aldo Ciccolini. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (3), London (2), and Nashville, Tennessee (1).
2015 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2015 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 B.B. King, Lemmy, and James Last 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 2015, 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 2015 based on cultural impact.
B.B. King
American Musician
Sep 16, 1925 - May 14, 2015
Age 90
HPI: 73.93
Lemmy
British Musician
Dec 24, 1945 - Dec 28, 2015
Age 70
HPI: 71.00
James Last
German Musician
Apr 17, 1929 - Jun 9, 2015
Age 86
HPI: 68.49
Ornette Coleman
American Musician
Mar 9, 1930 - Jun 11, 2015
Age 85
HPI: 63.41
Aldo Ciccolini
Italian Musician
Aug 15, 1925 - Feb 1, 2015
Age 90
HPI: 61.58
Edgar Froese
Russian Musician
Jun 6, 1944 - Jan 20, 2015
Age 71
HPI: 60.82
Jørgen Ingmann
Danish Musician
Apr 26, 1925 - Mar 21, 2015
Age 90
HPI: 59.53
Chris Squire
British Musician
Mar 4, 1948 - Jun 27, 2015
Age 67
HPI: 58.88
Phil Taylor
British Musician
Sep 21, 1954 - Nov 11, 2015
Age 61
HPI: 58.75
Mike Porcaro
American Musician
May 29, 1955 - Mar 15, 2015
Age 60
HPI: 58.66
Clark Terry
American Musician
Dec 14, 1920 - Feb 21, 2015
Age 95
HPI: 58.28
Daevid Allen
Australian Musician
Jan 13, 1938 - Mar 13, 2015
Age 77
HPI: 57.93
Pino Daniele
Italian Musician
Mar 19, 1955 - Jan 4, 2015
Age 60
HPI: 56.93
Phil Woods
American Musician
Nov 2, 1931 - Sep 29, 2015
Age 84
HPI: 56.66
Scott Weiland
American Musician
Oct 27, 1967 - Dec 3, 2015
Age 48
HPI: 53.63
Guru Josh
Musician
Jun 6, 1964 - Dec 28, 2015
Age 51
HPI: 53.53
Deaths by Month in 2015
January 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Edgar Froese (HPI: 60.82), Pino Daniele (HPI: 56.93), and Andraé Crouch (HPI: 52.32).
February 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Aldo Ciccolini (HPI: 61.58), and Clark Terry (HPI: 58.28).
March 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Jørgen Ingmann (HPI: 59.53), Mike Porcaro (HPI: 58.66), and Daevid Allen (HPI: 57.93).
April 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Bob Burns (HPI: 49.48).
May 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were B.B. King (HPI: 73.93).
June 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were James Last (HPI: 68.49), Ornette Coleman (HPI: 63.41), and Chris Squire (HPI: 58.88).
August 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Bob Johnston (HPI: 45.32).
September 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Phil Woods (HPI: 56.66), and Rico Rodriguez (HPI: 50.95).
November 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Phil Taylor (HPI: 58.75), Andy White (HPI: 53.26), and Allen Toussaint (HPI: 52.51).
December 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Lemmy (HPI: 71.00), Scott Weiland (HPI: 53.63), and Guru Josh (HPI: 53.53).
