Died On This Date (October 3, 2011) Davy Kirkwood / Respected Audio Engineer

David “Davy” Kirkwood
DOB Unknown – October 3, 2011

Davy Kirkwood was a respected Scottish audio engineer and sound mixer whose resume reads like a who’s who of rock and pop music.  After an early career that found him working as a telephone engineer, Kirkwood set his sights on music.  He first sang in a band called the Beings, but then eventually moved behind the board.  Over the years, Kirkwood worked with such musical greats as Supertramp, Motley Crue, Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, Rihanna, Joss Stone, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Ronnie James Dio, and many more.  As reported by Roadie For Life, Davy Kirkwood, who was 63, passed away on October 3, 2011.  Cause of death was not immediately released.

Thanks Craig Rosen at Number 1 Albums for the assist.

Died On This Date (March 31, 2010) Caresse Henry / Managed Madonna, Ricky Martin, Paula Abdul & More

Caresse Henry
DOB Unknown – March 31, 2010

Caresse Henry was an artist manager who helped guide Madonna’s career for several years.  After parting ways with her in 2004, Henry went on to serve as manager for the likes of Joss Stone, Ricky Martin, Jessica Simpson, Andrew Dice Clay and Paula Abdul.  Caresse Henry was 44 when she died suddenly on March 31, 2010. Cause of death was not immediately released.