Artists who died in / bands disbanded in October, 1983

Artist Active Genre & Styles
Øivin Fjeldstad 1920s - 1960s Classical, Orchestral, Concerto, Opera
Sarah Ogan Gunning 1970s Country, Folk, International, Appalachian, Folksongs, North American Traditions, Old-Timey, Political Folk, Traditional Folk
Rafael Cortijo 1940s - 1980s Latin, Jazz, Global Jazz, Latin Jazz, Latin Pop, Bomba, Puerto Rican Traditions
Pat O'Brien 1920s - 1970s Pop/Rock
Merle Travis 1930s - 1980s Country, International, Instrumental Country, Country Boogie, Finger-Picked Guitar, Traditional Country, Country-Folk
Kirk McGee 1930s - 1980s Country
Keith Barrow 1970s - 1980s Religious, R&B, Disco, Gospel
Hugh Mundell 1970s - 1980s Reggae, Folk, Roots Reggae, Political Folk
Gerald Strang
George "Harmonica" Smith 1930s - 1980s Blues, Electric Blues, Harmonica Blues, Juke Joint Blues, Regional Blues, West Coast Blues, Electric Harmonica Blues
Arrogance 1970s - 1980s Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock