Over the past twelve months, the music industry has flourished with an overwhelming amount of talent, both currently existing and upcoming. But as we welcome great new artists into our libraries, we must also remember the iconic predecessors who have passed in 2012 and celebrate their accomplishments. Without their hard work, dedication, and passion towards music, the industry as we know it may not be the same. Take a moment with us here at MXDWN to remember all who have died this past year.

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By Antoinette Ochoa Posted in News Adam Yauch, andy williams, Bob Welch, Dave Brubeck, Davy Jones, Dick Clark, Don Cornelius, Donald Dunn, Donna Summer, Etta James, In Memoriam, Jim Marshall, johnny otis, Jon Lord, Major Harris, Michael Davis, Mike Kelley, Mitch Lucker, Ravi Shankar, Robin Gibb, Terry Callier, Tony Sly, Whitney Houston

Keyboardist Jon Lord of Deep Purple passed away after suffering a pulmonary embolism as a result from pancreatic cancer. He was 71 years old. Read more…

By Rei Nishimoto Posted in News Deep Purple, HIM, Ian Gillian, Jason Newsted, Jon Lord, London Symphony Orchestra, Malcolm Arnold, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tony Iommi, Whitesnake