Billy Paul has died

[Sailor Steve]

Not really. The number is certainly high, especially with the year only one-third over, and may set a record, but a look at this list should point out the huge number of famous musicians who died in other years.

It's staggering, but it's also common.

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Not really. The number is certainly high, especially with the year only one-third over, and may set a record, but a look at this list should point out the huge number of famous musicians who died in other years.

It's staggering, but it's also common.

The number is high but I'm not sure if people are referring as much to the number as the sheer loss of talent. In short, you can lose people which is always tragic but the sudden loss of that talent which was irreplaceable is what I think is hitting people.

[Eichhörnchen]

It sure is a dangerous business to be in

[Buddahaid]

Interesting to check out the "see also list of deceased hip-hop(rap) artists" at the bottom. Dangerous indeed.

[Eichhörnchen]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Interesting to check out the "see also list of deceased hip-hop(rap) artists" at the bottom. Dangerous indeed.

Incredible... they was nearly all gunned down, Blud. All these other fellas is old... they is more 'hip-op.' than hip-hop

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

Incredible... they was nearly all gunned down, Blud. All these other fellas is old... they is more 'hip-op.' than hip-hop

Either a hip-op or When they decide to get out of doing rap or become too old to rap, They usually go to the hip hop anonymous clinic.

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Not really. The number is certainly high, especially with the year only one-third over, and may set a record, but a look at this list should point out the huge number of famous musicians who died in other years.

It's staggering, but it's also common.

That list is not complete, I notice it doesn't have one of my favorite singers listed: Andy Williams.