2008 -- The Immortals

2008

List of immortal Musicians passing in 2008 -- tribute by Lawrence Tanter

As the year comes to a conclusion – we pause and say
“So Long” to these Innovators…who passed away in 2008.

We extend our Deepest Respect & Gratitude for the amazing Legacy they left behind. They made our lives better with the ‘Gift of Music’.

Freddie Hubbard…Isaac Hayes…Neal Hefti
Eartha Kitt…Levi Stubbs…Buddy Miles…Joe Beck
Johnny Griffin…Bo Diddley…Teo Macero…Miriam Makeba
Norman Whitfield…Jerry Wexler…Odetta…Jimmy McGriff
Bob Florence…Hiram Bullock…Dave Carpenter
Walt Dickerson…Ronnie Matthews…Al Wilson…Earl Palmer
Dr. George Butler…Mitch Mitchell…Pervis Jackson
William Claxton…Jeryl Busby…Merl Sanders
Carl Evans…Dee Dee Warwick…Jimmy Cleveland
Lee Young…Jo Stafford…Kenny Cox…Dave McKenna
Nappy Brown…Esbjorn Svensson…Gerald Wiggins


They were creative Artists & Contributors, who dedicated their lives to making our journey…Enjoyable!

Their contribution was Remarkable.