Spencer Dryden, 66. Jefferson Airplane's drummer in band's glory years. Jan. 10.
James Griffin, 61. Member of 1970s pop group Bread ("Make It With You"); co-wrote Oscar-winning song "For All We Know." Jan. 11.
Victoria de los Angeles, 81. Spanish soprano known for masterful tonal control. Jan. 15.
Consuelo Velazquez, 84. Mexican songwriter whose "Besame Mucho" became a standard. Jan. 22.
Eric Griffiths, 64. A member of the schoolboy band that evolved into the Beatles. Jan. 29.
Bobby Short, 80. Suave cabaret singer; epitomized Manhattan sophistication. March 21.
Lazar Berman, 74. Acclaimed Russian pianist. Feb. 6.
Karl Haas, 91. Brought classical music to millions through radio program "Adventures in Good Music." Feb. 6.
Jimmy Smith, 79. Jazz organist; considered a pioneer with the instrument. Feb. 8.
Keith Knudsen, 56. Doobie Brothers drummer ("Black Water"). Feb. 8. Pneumonia.
Luther Vandross, 54. Grammy winner with lush voice on such hits as "Here and Now," the bittersweet "Dance With My Father." July 1. Stroke.
Renaldo "Obie" Benson, 69. Member of Motown's Four Tops ("I Can't Help Myself"). July 1.
Vassar Clements, 77. Nashville fiddle virtuoso, A-list studio musician. Aug. 16.
Robert A. Moog, 71. His synthesizers revolutionized music in the 1960s. Aug. 21.
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, 81. Singer and guitarist, playing blues, country, jazz and Cajun music. Sept. 10.
Shirley Horn, 71. Jazz pianist and vocalist; revered as master interpreter of American standards. Oct. 20.
Skitch Henderson, 87. Began a television tradition as first bandleader of "The Tonight Show." Nov. 1.
Link Wray, 76. Guitar innovator; inspired such legends as Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend. Nov. 5.
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