Heath Henjum, a steadfast member of several Twin Cities rock groups, has died. Over the past three decades, he played with the Hopefuls, the Beatifics, Vicious Vicious, Little Man, and several other groups.

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.

The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but shining moment injected fun back into a scene in transition.

The Canadian musician played keyboard, organ and saxophone on some of group's most memorable songs.

From Twin Peaks to his films to his own recording career, the director understood how much sound mattered — not only to the audience, but to the characters in his stories.

Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery, his publicist said.

Deephaven-born Blaine John Chaney and teenage friend Chan Poling founded the Suburbs in 1977, and their collaborations proved fruitful and wide-ranging. On Sunday, Jan. 5, Chaney died at the age of 67.

Yarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done."

Join The Current in honoring the life, music, and legacy of artists we lost this year with 2024 Remembered from The Current. This two-hour musical tribute is a celebration of all sounds — from indie to influential — and a way to unite in paying homage to the artists who have shaped music history.