RIP 2013: musicians we lost

Every years we lose some legendary musicians.  2013 seemed particularly harsh as all-timers like Lou Reed, JJ Cale, and Canadian country icon Stompin' Tom Connors were among those who left us.

In tribute, let's remember:

• Stompin' Tom Connors 
• Jason Molina 
• Bobby Smith (The Spinners) 
• Clive Burr (Iron Maiden) 
• Reg Presley (The Troggs) 
• Mindy McCready 
• Kevin Ayers (Soft Machine) 
• Cleotha Staples (Staples Singers) 
• Patti Page 
• Phil Ramone 
• George Jones 
• Chris Kelly (Kriss Kross) 
• Christina Amphlett (Divinyls) 
• Jeff Hanneman (Slayer) 
• Ray Manzarek (The Doors)
• JJ Cale 
• Phil Chevron (The Pogues) 
• Lou Reed