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11 Artists Who Passed Away in 2023

11 Artists Who Passed Away in 2023

Every year we have to say goodbye to some of our favorite people. This year is no exception.

While this list could have gone on and on, and no disrespect to those not on here, but these are 11 we choose to spotlight today whose contributions to music we are grateful to.

The man who was rarely without a smile or a Hawaiian shirt, Jimmy Buffett the good-time singer/songwriter played his last show in July and passed away in September.

His biggest song, “Margaritaville” peaked at #8 on the charts in 1977. He named restaurant chain after it, poetic as it was at an eatery where he received his inspiration.

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  2. Who Are You
  3. I Can See for Miles
  4. You Better You Bet
  5. The Kids Are Alright
  6. Won't Get Fooled Again
  7. Baba O'Riley

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