Artists who died in / bands disbanded in August, 1989

Artist Active Genre & Styles
Sonny Thompson 1940s - 1970s R&B, Blues, Jump Blues, Early R&B
Sam Pridgin
Raul Seixas 1970s - 1990s Latin, International, Brazilian Pop, MPB, Brazilian Traditions
Pete Long Jazz
Larry Parnes 1950s - 1960s Pop/Rock, British Invasion, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll
John Ogdon 1960s - 1980s Classical, Keyboard, Concerto
Irving Cottler Jazz
Huey P. Newton 1960s - 1970s Comedy/Spoken, Spoken Word
Donald Rafael Garrett 1950s - 1970s Jazz, Global Jazz, Modern Creative
Denzil Lang 1950s - 1980s International, Reggae, Pop/Rock, Caribbean Traditions, Mento, Singer/Songwriter
Claire Luce
Chuck Norris 1940s - 1970s Blues