There have been many notable deaths in the music industry over the years, and they are all hard to deal with. It is always hard to comprehend the death of a musician, no matter if they were popular years ago or if they are popular now. The music industry suffered a loss this week when we lost an incredible man and talented musician.

According to Google News, Little Feat drummer Richie Hayward died at age 64 from liver cancer and pneumonia on Thursday. Little Feat was a band that was formed in 1969 by Hayward, Lowell George, Bill Payne and Roy Estrada. Little Feat was a band that blended rock, country, blues and jazz. Apart from Little Feat, Hayward also worked with many musicians, including Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, and Barbra Streisand. Hayward was on a waiting list for a liver transplant, but he had no health insurance to cover the needed treatment.

Hayward will always be remembered as a pioneer to the music industry, and he never gave up doing what he loved. Even when he was having medical problems, he always kept a smile on his face and was happy with life. Hayward had suffered from liver cancer and was going through treatments, but he always maintained that he wanted to continue his career.

The most important aspect of Hayward I will remember is how well he performed with Clapton. Hayward is a little more eccentric than Clapton, but when they got together to perform, it was just amazing. Although I was too young to have been around when Little Feat was popular, I have heard many stories of how they changed music. Little Feat was a band that never fit into one genre, and their music consisted of many different styles. Little Feat was an inspiration to many of the bands you hear on the radio now, and they continue to influence people with their various talents.

The death of Hayward also reminds me of the death of Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley. According to MTV News, Staley was found dead on April 19, 2002, in his Seattle home. The death of Hayward moves me just as much as the death of Staley did for many reasons.