Musicians who died on February 8

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on February 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1990 Del Shannon

  Del Shannon was an influential American rock and roll and country musician and songwriter, best known for his 1961 hit single "Runaway." He became one of the early American rock and roll stars, recognized for his falsetto and innovative use of the Musitron. [bio]

• 2004 Cem Karaca

  Influential Turkish rock musician who significantly shaped Anatolian rock music and was known for his politically charged songs during the...