Musicians who died on December 10

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on December 10. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1967 Otis Redding

  Otis Redding was an influential American soul singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music. He is best known for his powerful voice and for classic songs like 'Dock of the Bay.' [bio]

• 1987 Jascha Heifetz

  Jascha Heifetz was a Lithuanian-American violinist renowned as one of the greatest violinists of all time. Celebrated for his virtuosic technique, expressive playing, and profound influence on classical violin performance, Heifetz's career spanned over six decades, during which he set new standards for violinists worldwide. [bio]

• 2021 Michael Nesmith

  Michael Nesmith was an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist best known as a member of the pop rock band The Monkees and for his pioneering work in country rock and music video production. [bio]