Let’s call it the “Great Passing”—all these artists from our youth are leaving this plane, as will we.
The only thing similar was back 40-50 years ago when all the big band and swing musicians were dropping the final notes and heading off to a different gig. We may not have cared then as they were just “old fogeys” but our parents might have cared.
Thanks to recording devices of the 20th century, we have Dave Cousins in all his glory, as well as all his brethern and fellow musicians to still enjoy. The notes will not be stilled.
The number of celebrities exploded in the 60s, and we are just now at the point where we start losing a lot of them.