Pianist Roberta Cox (photo courtesy of Zakk DeBono)
Zakk DeBono on Fb, 6/17/20: I am at a loss of words today. I can’t stop crying. My extra mom, the angel that took me into her home as a child and taught me how to read and write music on piano to be able to play Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Franz Liszt, Yanni, Jim Brickman, Elton John, Billy Joel and all the greats. She drove theory into my brain so much she made my crazy theory mind who I am today. My world just stopped… I never thought this day would come. I love you with all my heart and soul Ro. Thank you for teaching me music theory and piano all those years as a child and being my best friend. You taught me more in this life than anyone could imagine. Being there for me when I needed you most, hanging with you and Bill. I am just sick… I am checking off social media early today. I feel I just need to sleep.
God bless you, Ro. I can’t wait till we meet again.
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At this time, we were unable to find information on any planned services for Mrs. Cox. We will try to let you know when and if. ~ COMBO
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Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths…
These deaths are listed from Wikipedia and are those of musicians or who have ties to the music business from all over the world. These are our brothers and sisters. It is so sad to see the listing of just “famous people” who have died from COVID-19, not only musicians but other artists, sports figures, politicians, actors, jurists and so many more. Please stay home – keep YOUR names and those of your loved ones from being added to this list.
June 2020
18: Dame Vera Lynn, 103, British singer (“We’ll Meet Again”, “The White Cliffs of Dover”).
17: Victor Feldbrill, 96, Canadian conductor and violinist; Hugh Fraser, 62, Canadian jazz musician.
16: Omondi Long’lilo, 37, Kenyan Benga musician, cancer; Yohan, 28, South Korean pop singer (TST) [more on Yohan later].
15: Nana Tuffour, 66, Ghanaian highlife singer.
14: Nguea Laroute, 59–60, Cameroonian Makossa singer, diabetes; Claude Samuel, 88, French music critic and radio executive; Lucy Scarbrough, 92, American classical pianist and teacher; Keith Tippett, 72, British jazz pianist (King Crimson, Centipede) and composer.
13: Bobby Lewis, singer (Tossin’ and Turnin’); Marc Zermati, 75, French record producer and promoter.
12: Dodo Doris, 71, Congolese musician (Orchestra Super Mazembe), chest complications; Claude Ndam, 65, Cameroonian singer-songwriter; Porca Véia, 68, Brazilian Gaúcho music singer and accordionist, heart attack; Ricky Valance, 84, Welsh singer (“Tell Laura I Love Her”).
11: Katsuhisa Hattori, 83, Japanese composer (Fist of the North Star), heart failure; Abenny Jachiga, 33, Kenyan Ohangla musician; Nina Leilani Deering, 34, American musician, traffic collision.
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