Music Obituaries: September 2018

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As usual, it's time for the monthly look back at the music and music-related individuals who left us in the month of September. I do this every month because so many musicians enrich our lives, yet so few of them get noticed when they die. Here are the people who left us in September: Conway Savage (died September 2, brain tumor, age 58): guitarist for the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. He also had a solo career. Burt Reynolds (died September 6, heart attack, age 82): legendary actor who had roles with country singers Jerry Reed (Smokey and the Bandit) and Dolly Parton (Best Little Wh*rehouse in Texas). He also sang in the latter film. Donald McGuire (died September 7, natural causes, age 86): a member of the pop vocal group the Hilltoppers, who had a number of top ten hits in the 50s. Max Bennett (died September 14, natural causes, age 90): bass player in the legendary L.A.-based session outfit the Wrecking Crew. Maartin Allcock (died September 16, liver cancer, age 61): member of the British folk-rock group Fairport Convention, he was also a session musician, tour bassist for Jethro Tull, and record producer. Marty Balin (died September 27, unknown cause, age 76): Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. A founding member of Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship, he sang lead on later hits such as "Miracles" and "Count on Me." Otis Rush (died September 29, complications of a stroke, age 84): Blues Hall of Famer. Legendary blues guitarist and singer. Farewell, and thank you for the music. Here's a "rehearsal" version of the 1978 Jefferson Starship hit "Count on Me," with lead vocals by the late Marty Balin: