Gone But Not Forgotten: The Decade in Deaths
The 2000s gave birth to new technologies and musical innovations -- but they also brought the deaths of some of our brightest and most influential stars. As you look forward to the next decade, look back at some of the great voices that were silenced over the last 10 years.
The gallery is arranged in the order of the artists' passings.
GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN GALLERY
MORE BEST OF THE 2000s FEATURES
The Decade in Music: Top 50 Moments
Billboard 200 Albums of the Decade
Critics' Picks: Best Albums of the 2000s
Readers Poll: Best Albums of 2000s
BEST OF 2009 FEATURES:
The Year in Music: Top 20 Moments
Billboard 200 Albums of the Year
Critics' Picks: Best Albums of 2009
Join the conversation Print
