MUSICIANS that died in
2018
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2018. The pantheon dataset contains 628 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Joe Jackson, Dolores O'Riordan, Oliver Dragojević, Rachid Taha, and Avicii. The cities with the most deaths were London (3), Nashville, Tennessee (3), and Warsaw (2).
2018 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2018 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 Joe Jackson, Dolores O'Riordan, and Oliver Dragojević 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 2018, 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 2018 based on cultural impact.
Joe Jackson
American Musician
Jul 26, 1928 - Jun 27, 2018
Age 90
HPI: 66.96
Dolores O'Riordan
Irish Musician
Sep 6, 1971 - Jan 15, 2018
Age 47
HPI: 65.58
Oliver Dragojević
Croatian Musician
Dec 7, 1947 - Jul 29, 2018
Age 71
HPI: 63.49
Rachid Taha
Algerian Musician
Sep 18, 1958 - Sep 12, 2018
Age 60
HPI: 60.45
Avicii
Swedish Musician
Sep 8, 1989 - Apr 20, 2018
Age 29
HPI: 59.65
Eddie Clarke
British Musician
Oct 5, 1950 - Jan 10, 2018
Age 68
HPI: 58.42
Otis Rush
American Musician
Apr 29, 1934 - Sep 29, 2018
Age 84
HPI: 57.44
Cecil Taylor
American Musician
Mar 25, 1929 - Apr 5, 2018
Age 89
HPI: 57.28
Geoff Emerick
British Musician
Dec 5, 1945 - Oct 2, 2018
Age 73
HPI: 57.21
Tony Joe White
American Musician
Jul 23, 1943 - Oct 24, 2018
Age 75
HPI: 56.38
Dave Holland
British Musician
Apr 5, 1948 - Jan 16, 2018
Age 70
HPI: 56.25
Marty Balin
American Musician
Jan 30, 1942 - Sep 27, 2018
Age 76
HPI: 56.23
Tomasz Stańko
Polish Musician
Jul 11, 1942 - Jul 29, 2018
Age 76
HPI: 55.91
Vinnie Paul
American Musician
Mar 11, 1964 - Jun 22, 2018
Age 54
HPI: 55.58
Jon Hiseman
British Musician
Jun 21, 1944 - Jun 12, 2018
Age 74
HPI: 55.17
Hugh Masekela
South African Musician
Apr 4, 1939 - Jan 23, 2018
Age 79
HPI: 54.94
Deaths by Month in 2018
January 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Dolores O'Riordan (HPI: 65.58), Eddie Clarke (HPI: 58.42), and Dave Holland (HPI: 56.25).
Ray Thomas
Jan 4, 2018
British Musician
HPI: 53.23
Eddie Clarke
Jan 10, 2018
British Musician
HPI: 58.42
Pierre Pincemaille
Jan 12, 2018
French Musician
HPI: 52.19
Dolores O'Riordan
Jan 15, 2018
Irish Musician
HPI: 65.58
Edwin Hawkins
Jan 15, 2018
American Musician
HPI: 50.78
Dave Holland
Jan 16, 2018
British Musician
HPI: 56.25
Hugh Masekela
Jan 23, 2018
South African Musician
HPI: 54.94
February 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Jóhann Jóhannsson (HPI: 53.94), and Didier Lockwood (HPI: 53.41).
March 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Liam O'Flynn (HPI: 45.07).
April 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Avicii (HPI: 59.65), and Cecil Taylor (HPI: 57.28).
May 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Wanda Wiłkomirska (HPI: 53.39), and Reggie Lucas (HPI: 43.45).
June 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Joe Jackson (HPI: 66.96), Vinnie Paul (HPI: 55.58), and Jon Hiseman (HPI: 55.17).
Danny Kirwan
Jun 8, 2018
British Musician
HPI: 50.79
Jon Hiseman
Jun 12, 2018
British Musician
HPI: 55.17
D. J. Fontana
Jun 13, 2018
American Musician
HPI: 53.47
XXXTentacion
Jun 18, 2018
American Musician
HPI: 51.37
Vinnie Paul
Jun 22, 2018
American Musician
HPI: 55.58
Joe Jackson
Jun 27, 2018
American Musician
HPI: 66.96
July 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Oliver Dragojević (HPI: 63.49), and Tomasz Stańko (HPI: 55.91).
August 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Ed King (HPI: 51.54).
September 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Rachid Taha (HPI: 60.45), Otis Rush (HPI: 57.44), and Marty Balin (HPI: 56.23).
October 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Geoff Emerick (HPI: 57.21), and Tony Joe White (HPI: 56.38).
November 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Roy Hargrove (HPI: 49.47).
December 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Pete Shelley (HPI: 45.49).
