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Putting the spotlight on artists lost in 2021 -

Putting the spotlight on artists lost in 2021

by Anna Weggel and Jill Riley

December 17, 2021

Phil (left) and Don Everly
Phil (left) and Don EverlyMichael Ochs Archives/Getty Images, via NPR

As 2021 inches toward a close, let’s put the spotlight on artists both locally and beyond that passed away this year. It’s never fun to lose a favorite musician, but lucky for us, their music lives on.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists lost in 2021?

And tune in to The Current tomorrow at 5 p.m. to hear a one-hour remembrance special hosted by Mac Wilson.


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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