From Taylor Hawkins to Takeoff to Loretta Lynn, here are 11 influential artists we lost in 2022

As we say goodbye to 2022, it feels natural to remember the musical legends who we lost. In September, the Foo Fighters paid tribute to Hawkins with two massive, star-studded stadium concerts in London and Los Angeles. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 as a member of The Ronettes. — RAMeat LoafTheatrical, brash and larger than life, you’d be hard pressed to find a contemporary equivalent to the iconic singer and actor known as Meat Loaf. Irene Cara, actor and singer known for “Fame” and “Flashdance.”Vangelis, Greek composer, best known for arranging the scores for “Chariots of Fire,” “Blade Runner” and other films.