In Memoriam 2013: Looking back at those we've mourned on Music Times this year

Every year, we must say goodbye to people in the music industry whose work has influenced our world today. Although we don't have the space to include everyone who has died this year, we would like to honor some of those we have written about on Music Times in 2013. Take a look at our slideshow, and click on the links to read their stories. Leave your remembrances in the comments section below.

George Jones: Country singer (1931- April 26, 2013)

Ray Manzarek: Keyboardist of The Doors (1939- May 20, 2013)

Allen Lanier: Co-founder of Blue Öyster Cult (1946- Aug. 14, 2013)

Phil Chevron: Phil Chevron: Singer and guitarist of The Pogues (1957- Oct. 8, 2013)

Manolo Escobar: Manolo Escobar: Spanish singer (1931- Oct. 24, 2013)

Lou Reed: Alt-rock icon and founder of The Velvet Underground (1942- Oct. 27, 2013)

Soroush Farazmand, Ali Eskandarian and Arash Farazmand: Members of The Yellow Dogs (Killed Nov. 11, 2013)

Chico Hamilton: American jazz drummer for Duke Ellington (1921- Nov. 25, 2013)

Milton Olin Jr.: Former Napster COO and entertainment lawyer (Killed Dec. 8, 2013)

Ray Price: American country music singer (1926- Dec. 16, 2013)

Ricky "Lord Infamous" Dunigan: Co-founder of Three 6 Mafia (1973- Dec. 20, 2013)

Ricky Lawson: Celebrated drummer (1954- Dec. 23, 2013)

Yusef Lateef: Pioneering Jazz Musician (1920- Dec. 23, 2013)

Eric "Guitar" Davis: Chicago blues guitarist (Killed Dec. 29, 2013)

Glenn "Doe B" Thomas: Hustle Gang rapper (Killed Dec. 28, 2013)

Kayo Redd: Rapper, brother of Waka Flocka Flame (Died Dec. 29, 2013)

Benjamin Curtis: Founding member and guitarist for School of Seven Bells (1978- Dec. 29, 2013)

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