Jenni Rivera (pictured)

With hectic tours to often remote places, the music world has been hit hard by air tragedies over the years. On Sunday, Mexican singing star Jenni Rivera and six others were killed when their Learjet crashed in rugged territory following a concert in Monterrey, Mexico. Here are other notable musicians who lost their lives in air crashes:

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Melanie Thornton

Nov. 24, 2001

Melanie Thornton, half of the pop duo La Bouche, which had `1990s hits such as "Be My Lover" and "Sweet Dreams," died in an airline crash in Switzerland.

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Aaliyah

Aug. 25, 2001

Actress and R&B singer Aaliyah was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas along with eight others. The twin-engine Cessna went down shortly after takeoff.

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John Denver

Oct. 12, 1997

1970s superstar with hits like "Take Me Home, Country Roads," John Denver, died in the crash of his experimental plane off the California coast.

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Bill Graham

Oct. 25, 1991

Bill Graham, who built an empire promoting concerts as rock `n' roll turned psychedelic in the 1960s with groups including Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead and Santana, was killed in a helicopter crash near Vallejo.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan

Aug. 27, 1990

Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan died when his helicopter crashed into a hill in East Troy, Wis., after departing from a concert.

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Dean Paul Martin

March 21, 1987

Former member of the 1960s band Dino, Desi and Billy and son of entertainer of Dean Martin, Dean Paul Martin was killed along with his co-pilot. The two, flying an F-4 phantom, were members of the California Air National Guard.

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Rick Nelson

Dec. 31, 1985

Rick Nelson, "Ozzie and Harriet" TV star turned rock `n' roller, died when his plane caught fire and crashed near DeKalb, Texas.

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Randall "Randy" Rhoads

March 19, 1982

Lead guitarist, Randy Rhoads in rock star Ozzy Osbourne's band, along with two others, were killed when their Beechcraft Bonanza allegedly flew too low while "buzzing" a band van on tour in Leesburg, Fla.

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Ronnie Van Zant

Oct. 21, 1977

Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Stevie Gaines of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a plane crash in McComb, Miss.

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Stevie Gaines

Oct. 21, 1977

Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Stevie Gaines of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a plane crash in McComb, Miss.

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Jim Croce

Sept. 20, 1973

Singer Jim Croce, known for hits such as "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown," was killed in a plane crash near Natchitoches, La.

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Otis Redding

Dec. 10, 1967

Soul singer Otis Redding died when his plane crashed into a lake near Madison, Wis.

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Jim Reeves

July 31, 1964

Country balladeer known for "Four Walls" and "Welcome to My World," was killed in the crash of a small plane in Nashville, Tenn.

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Patsy Cline

March 5, 1963

Country singer Patsy Cline, whose hits included "Crazy" and "She's Got You," and fellow singers Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in a plane crash near Camden, Tenn.

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Ritchie Valens

Feb. 3, 1959

Rock stars Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens were killed when their chartered plane crashed near Mason City, Iowa, en route to a show.

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J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson

Feb. 3, 1959

Rock stars Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens were killed when their chartered plane crashed near Mason City, Iowa, en route to a show.

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Buddy Holly

Feb. 3, 1959

Rock stars Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens were killed when their chartered plane crashed near Mason City, Iowa, en route to a show.

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R.W. Blackwood and Bill Lyles

June 30, 1954

Gospel singers R.W. Blackwood and Bill Lyles died when the group's private plane crashed in Clanton, Ala.

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Glenn Miller

Dec. 15, 1944

The trombonist and leader of a hugely popular dance band, was killed when his plane disappeared between England and Paris while Miller was entertaining troops.

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