Musicians who died on August 6

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on August 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1994 Domenico Modugno

  Domenico Modugno was an influential Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and politician best known internationally for his 1958 hit 'Nel blu, dipinto di blu' (popularly known as 'Volare'). He played a major role in the transformation of Italian popular music in the 1950s and 1960s, and is recognized for his emotive performances and charismatic stage presence. [bio]

• 2004 Rick James

  Rick James was an influential American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, best known for his work in funk music and for hits like 'Super Freak' and 'Give It to Me Baby.' [bio]