10 Musicians Who Died In 2019

9. Frederic Riesterer

Musician Frederic Riesterer, also known as Fred Rister
Instagram: @fredristermusic

While you probably won't recognise Frederic Riesterer's face, you'll definitely know his work.

The French DJ and producer has worked on some of the biggest pop/dance hits ever produced, with writing credits on The Black Eyed Peas' I Gotta Feeling, Kelis' Acapella, and many of David Guetta's most successful tracks, including Play Hard, When Love Takes Over, Lovers on the Sun, Club Can't Handle Me, and Love is Gone.

He also released some music of his own, including catchy single I Want A Miracle.

The musician's work undoubtedly helped shape the modern dance scene, and for that, fans of the genre are forever in his debt. Riesterer was only 58 years old when he died on 20 August, after a long and difficult battle with cancer.

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