Artists who died in / bands disbanded in December, 1986

Artist Active Genre & Styles
Kate Wolf 1970s - 1980s Folk, Contemporary Folk
Lee Dorsey 1950s - 1980s R&B, Early R&B, New Orleans R&B, Soul
Lars-Erik Larsson 1930s - 1960s Classical, New Age, Avant-Garde, Neo-Classical, Concerto, Modern Composition, Orchestral
Bob Howard 1930s - 1940s Jazz, Vocal, Swing, Vocal Jazz, American Popular Song, Stride, Tin Pan Alley Pop
Bob Howard & His Orchestra 1930s - 1940s Jazz
Buddy Williams 1930s - 1980s Country, Traditional Country
Bunnydrums 1980s Pop/Rock
Carmol Taylor 1950s - 1980s Country, Honky Tonk, Traditional Country
Dan Donovan Vocal, Jazz, British Dance Bands
Desi Arnaz 1930s - 1980s Latin, Cuban Traditions, Latin Pop, Mambo, Tropical
Harry Owens 1920s - 1950s International, Classical, Vocal Music, Hawaiian, Oceanic Traditions, Film Score
Horace Heidt & His Orchestra 1930s - 1940s Easy Listening, Jazz
John Antill Classical, Orchestral, Ballet
Johnny Williams 1960s - 1970s R&B, Early R&B, Northern Soul, Soul
Johnny Williams R&B
Martha Mears 1940s Vocal, Stage & Screen
Mike "Hollywood Fats" Mann 1970s Pop/Rock, Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Retro-Rock, Rockabilly Revival
Paul Bascomb 1950s - 1960s Jazz, Blues, R&B, Jump Blues, Swing, Early R&B, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz
Serge Lifar
Tex Withers
Thomas Jefferson 1930s - 1980s Jazz, Dixieland, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz