MUSICIANS that died in
2016
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2016. The pantheon dataset contains 649 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Leonard Cohen, George Martin, Toots Thielemans, Glenn Frey, and Isao Tomita. The cities with the most deaths were London (4), Los Angeles (3), and New York City (2).
2016 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2016 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 Leonard Cohen, George Martin, and Toots Thielemans 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 2016, 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 2016 based on cultural impact.
Leonard Cohen
Canadian Musician
Sep 21, 1934 - Nov 7, 2016
Age 82
HPI: 78.67
George Martin
British Musician
Jan 3, 1926 - Mar 8, 2016
Age 90
HPI: 68.23
Toots Thielemans
Belgian Musician
Apr 29, 1922 - Aug 22, 2016
Age 94
HPI: 65.73
Glenn Frey
American Musician
Nov 6, 1948 - Jan 18, 2016
Age 68
HPI: 63.06
Isao Tomita
Japanese Musician
Apr 22, 1932 - May 5, 2016
Age 84
HPI: 62.22
Greg Lake
British Musician
Nov 10, 1947 - Dec 7, 2016
Age 69
HPI: 62.19
Gato Barbieri
Argentinean Musician
Nov 28, 1932 - Apr 2, 2016
Age 84
HPI: 62.05
Maurice White
American Musician
Dec 19, 1941 - Feb 4, 2016
Age 75
HPI: 61.75
Jadranka Stojaković
Bosnian, Herzegovinian Musician
Jul 24, 1950 - May 3, 2016
Age 66
HPI: 60.56
Scotty Moore
American Musician
Dec 27, 1931 - Jun 28, 2016
Age 85
HPI: 59.97
Pete Burns
British Musician
Aug 5, 1959 - Oct 23, 2016
Age 57
HPI: 58.45
Paul Kantner
American Musician
Mar 17, 1941 - Jan 28, 2016
Age 75
HPI: 58.12
Zoltán Kocsis
Hungarian Musician
May 30, 1952 - Nov 6, 2016
Age 64
HPI: 57.94
Paul Bley
Canadian Musician
Nov 10, 1932 - Jan 3, 2016
Age 84
HPI: 57.54
Jimmy Bain
British Musician
Dec 19, 1947 - Jan 23, 2016
Age 69
HPI: 56.36
Aurèle Nicolet
Swiss Musician
Jan 22, 1926 - Jan 29, 2016
Age 90
HPI: 56.31
Deaths by Month in 2016
January 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Glenn Frey (HPI: 63.06), Paul Kantner (HPI: 58.12), and Paul Bley (HPI: 57.54).
Paul Bley
Jan 3, 2016
Canadian Musician
HPI: 57.54
Robert Stigwood
Jan 4, 2016
Australian Musician
HPI: 51.74
Glenn Frey
Jan 18, 2016
American Musician
HPI: 63.06
Jimmy Bain
Jan 23, 2016
British Musician
HPI: 56.36
Paul Kantner
Jan 28, 2016
American Musician
HPI: 58.12
Aurèle Nicolet
Jan 29, 2016
Swiss Musician
HPI: 56.31
February 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Maurice White (HPI: 61.75).
March 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were George Martin (HPI: 68.23), and Peter Maxwell Davies (HPI: 55.23).
April 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Gato Barbieri (HPI: 62.05).
May 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Isao Tomita (HPI: 62.22), Jadranka Stojaković (HPI: 60.56), and Nick Menza (HPI: 53.82).
June 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Scotty Moore (HPI: 59.97), Sverre Kjelsberg (HPI: 45.65), and Ralph Stanley (HPI: 44.06).
August 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Toots Thielemans (HPI: 65.73), and Bobby Hutcherson (HPI: 52.52).
September 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Prince Buster (HPI: 56.19), and Rod Temperton (HPI: 50.68).
October 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Pete Burns (HPI: 58.45).
November 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Leonard Cohen (HPI: 78.67), Zoltán Kocsis (HPI: 57.94), and M. Balamuralikrishna (HPI: 51.15).
December 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Greg Lake (HPI: 62.19), and Heinrich Schiff (HPI: 55.24).
