R.I.P. Mel Tillis

American country singer Mel Tillis -- best known for such songs as "Coca-Cola Cowboy" and "I Ain't Never" as well as for being the father of country singer Pam Tillis -- finally got over his trademark stutter on November 19, 2017 at age 85.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Tom Petty

American singer Tom Petty -- best known for such songs as "Refugee" and "American Girl" --finished his last solo effort on October 2, 2017, at age 66.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Roy Clark

American singer Roy Clark -- best known for co-hosting the old TV series Hee-Haw with Buck Owens -- played his last note on November 15, 2018, at age 85.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. David Cassidy

American actor and singer David Cassidy -- best known for his role as Keith Partridge in the TV series The Partridge Family as well as for his lead vocals on such Partridge Family songs as "I Think I Love You" and "I'll Meet You Halfway" -- took his last bow on November 21, 2017, at age 67.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. George Michael

English singer George Michael -- a former member of the musical group Wham! and a successful solo artist in his own right -- finished his last song on December 25, 2016, at age 53.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Aretha Franklin

American singer Aretha Louise Franklin -- also known as the Queen of Soul and best known for such songs as "Respect," "Chain of Fools" and "Think" -- sang her last note yesterday on August 16, 2018 at age 76.

She will be missed.

R.I.P. Fats Domino

American singer Fats Domino -- best known for such songs as "Ain't That a Shame" and "Blueberry Hill" -- found his last thrill on October 24, 2017, at age 89.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Chuck Berry

He will be missed.

Singer Chuck Berry -- best known for many songs such as "Maybelline" and "You Never Can Tell" -- hung up his guitar for the last time on March 18 2017, at age 90.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Holly Dunn

American country singer Holly Dunn -- best known for such songs as "You Got Me Going" and "Daddy's Hands" -- finished her last tune on November 14, 2016 at age 59.

She will be missed.

R.I.P. Marni Nixon

Voice actress Marni Nixon -- best known for being the real singing voices of actresses in The King and I, West Side Story, and My Fair Lady -- sang her last note on July 24, 2016 at age 86.

She will be missed.

R.I.P. Prince

African-American singer and songwriter Prince -- best known for such songs as "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry" -- wrote his last song lyric on April 21, 2016, at age 57.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Merle Haggard

American country music singer and songwriter Merle Haggard -- best known for such songs as "Okie from Muskogee" and "The Fighting Side of Me" -- sang his last note on April 6, 2016, at age 79.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Don Williams

American country singer Don Williams -- best known for such songs as "Tulsa Time" and "I Believe in You" -- played his last note on September 8, 2017, at age 78.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Barbara Cook

American singer and actress Barbara Cook -- best known for her Broadway roles in Candide and The Music Man -- sang her last note on August 8, 2017, at age 89.

She will be missed.

R.I.P. Glen Campbell

American singer and actor Glen Campbell -- best known for his role in the original True Grit as well as for such songs as "Gentle on My Mind" and "Rhinestone Cowboy" -- finished his last rodeo at August 8, 2017, at age 81.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Glenn Frey

American singer and musician Glenn Frey -- best known for his musical work with the rock group known as The Eagles and for such solo efforts as "Party Town" and "Smuggler's Blues" -- played his last note on January 18, 2016, at age 67.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. David Bowie

English singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie -- best known for such songs as "Space Oddity" and "Fame" -- finished his last note on January 10, 2016 at age 69.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Natalie Cole

African-American singer Natalie Cole -- best known for such songs as "This Will Be" and "Our Love" -- sang her last note on December 31, 2015 at age 65.

She will be missed.

R.I.P. Billy Joe Royal

American singer Billy Joe Royal -- best known for such songs as "Cherry Hill Park" and "Down in the Boondocks" -- ended his last tune on October 6, 2015, at age 73.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Frankie Ford

American singer Frankie Ford -- best known for his 1959 hit "Sea Cruise" -- pulled into dock for the last time on September 28, 2015, at age 76.

He will be missed.