Verlaine died peacefully and surrounded by friends in New York City.
Crosby has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, for his work in The Byrds and in Crosby, Stills & Nash.
"He was one of the closest friends I ever had and I loved him immensely," brother Gary Lee Conner wrote.
He also worked with Michael Jackson, Prince, The Rolling Stones, Rush and Rod Stewart and helmed dozens of awards shows.
Takahashi formed YMO in 1978 with co-founders Haruomi Hosono and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Cordeiro was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s longest-working DJ.
Billboard remembers the artists who left us this year.
The Canadian band was known for hits including "Takin' Care of Business."
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement.
The legendary guitarist was also memorialized by Dave Davies, Tony Iommi & Steve Hackett.
