February
• Burt Bacharach - singer-songwriter noted principally for his work with Dionne Warwick, winner of six Grammy Awards, including one for "That's What Friends Are For"; 94
• Bruce Barthol - original bass player with Country Joe & the Fish; 75
• Chuck Jackson - North Carolina born R&B singer has hit with "Any Day Now" in 1961; 85
• Trugoy the Dove (David Jolicoeur) - member of New York rap group De La Soul; 54
