It is the end of the year which means that the media will be doing their year in review segments complete with those who have passed away in 2012. 

There were so many amazingly talented people in the music industry that passed away in 2012. Here are some amazing people for you to reflect back on. They are listed in no particular order for any reason. 

Dick Clark          Broadcasting Legend and creator of American Bandstand

Don Cornelius          Broadcasting Legend and creator of Soul Train

Robin Gibb          Member of the Bee Gees

Marvin Hamlisch          Legendary Composer

Whitney Houston          Legendary singer

Etta James          Legendary singer

Davy Jones          Lead singer of The Monkeys

Jon Lord          Co-founder of Deep Purple

Donna Summer          Legendary singer

Andy Williams          Legendary singer

Adam Yauch          aka MCA fo The Beastie Boys

Lee Dorman          Bassist for Iron Butterfly

Martin Richards          Award Winning Producer of “Chicago”

Hal David          Lyricist of hits such as “Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head”

Stuart Swanlund          Guitarist for The Marshall Tucker Band

Kitty Wells          Queen of Country Music

Richard Adler          Tony Award winning composer for Damn Yankees and The Pajama Game

Bob Welch          Member of Fleetwood Mac

Herb Reed          Founding member of The Platters

Donald “Duck” Dunn          Studio Musician and member of The Blues Brothers

Fontella Bass          Singer of the famous song “Rescue Me”

Scott McKenzie          Singer / Songwriter best known for his Beach Boys hit KoKomo