Rick Derringer was living the rock-and-roll dream in 1973, riding a top 40 hit with his “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” after charting in the 1960s with his group the McCoys and “Hang On ...

July saw the death of heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne, the Black Sabbath lead singer whose influence in the genre spans generations.

Here's a look at some influential figures who have died in the first seven months of this year.

With several celebrity deaths this week, many are looking back on those we've lost this year. Here's a list.