3 recent losses to Dayton’s music scene include some of its giants

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2. Bob Sweeney, legendary Dayton DJ, died last month. He was 71. Sweeney was the co-host of the morning show at Mix 107.7. Known for his wit and gift for gab, Sweeney previously worked for WHIO Radio, where he hosted "Conversation Piece" and the afternoon drive, and also appeared on WHIO-TV.

3. Keith Edward Wilder, a vocalist in the Dayton/London, England funk band Heatwave, died last month. He was 65. The band achieved wide acclaim with hit songs "Boogie Nights," "Always and Forever" and "The Groove Line."