MUSICIANS that died in
2017
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2017. The pantheon dataset contains 692 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Chuck Berry, Malcolm Young, Georges Prêtre, Fats Domino, and George Young. The cities with the most deaths were Manhattan (2), Austin, Texas (1), and Cologne (1).
2017 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2017 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 Chuck Berry, Malcolm Young, and Georges Prêtre 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 2017, 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 2017 based on cultural impact.
Chuck Berry
American Musician
Oct 18, 1926 - Mar 18, 2017
Age 91
HPI: 74.38
Malcolm Young
British Musician
Jan 6, 1953 - Nov 18, 2017
Age 64
HPI: 68.92
Georges Prêtre
French Musician
Aug 14, 1924 - Jan 4, 2017
Age 93
HPI: 65.98
Fats Domino
American Musician
Feb 26, 1928 - Oct 24, 2017
Age 89
HPI: 64.57
George Young
British Musician
Nov 6, 1946 - Oct 22, 2017
Age 71
HPI: 63.94
Tom Petty
American Musician
Oct 20, 1950 - Oct 2, 2017
Age 67
HPI: 62.92
Robert Miles
Swiss Musician
Nov 3, 1969 - May 9, 2017
Age 48
HPI: 61.84
Allan Holdsworth
British Musician
Aug 6, 1946 - Apr 15, 2017
Age 71
HPI: 59.03
Larry Coryell
American Musician
Apr 2, 1943 - Feb 19, 2017
Age 74
HPI: 58.23
Holger Czukay
Polish Musician
Mar 24, 1938 - Sep 5, 2017
Age 79
HPI: 57.95
Svend Asmussen
Danish Musician
Feb 28, 1916 - Feb 7, 2017
Age 101
HPI: 57.44
Jaki Liebezeit
German Musician
May 26, 1938 - Jan 22, 2017
Age 79
HPI: 57.24
Geoff Nicholls
British Musician
Feb 28, 1948 - Jan 28, 2017
Age 69
HPI: 56.66
John Abercrombie
American Musician
Dec 16, 1944 - Aug 22, 2017
Age 73
HPI: 56.18
Daniel Viglietti
Uruguayan Musician
Jul 24, 1939 - Oct 30, 2017
Age 78
HPI: 53.36
James Cotton
American Musician
Jul 1, 1935 - Mar 16, 2017
Age 82
HPI: 52.42
Deaths by Month in 2017
January 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Georges Prêtre (HPI: 65.98), Jaki Liebezeit (HPI: 57.24), and Geoff Nicholls (HPI: 56.66).
February 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Larry Coryell (HPI: 58.23), Svend Asmussen (HPI: 57.44), and David Axelrod (HPI: 47.65).
March 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Chuck Berry (HPI: 74.38), James Cotton (HPI: 52.42), and Tommy Page (HPI: 40.61).
April 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Allan Holdsworth (HPI: 59.03).
May 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Robert Miles (HPI: 61.84).
June 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Geri Allen (HPI: 50.48).
July 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (HPI: 39.45).
August 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were John Abercrombie (HPI: 56.18).
September 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Holger Czukay (HPI: 57.95), Walter Becker (HPI: 52.40), and Don Williams (HPI: 51.74).
October 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Fats Domino (HPI: 64.57), George Young (HPI: 63.94), and Tom Petty (HPI: 62.92).
Tom Petty
Oct 2, 2017
American Musician
HPI: 62.92
George Young
Oct 22, 2017
British Musician
HPI: 63.94
Scott Putesky
Oct 22, 2017
American Musician
HPI: 47.07
Fats Domino
Oct 24, 2017
American Musician
HPI: 64.57
Muhal Richard Abrams
Oct 29, 2017
American Musician
HPI: 49.12
Daniel Viglietti
Oct 30, 2017
Uruguayan Musician
HPI: 53.36
November 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Malcolm Young (HPI: 68.92).
December 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Mundell Lowe (HPI: 43.38).
