Before the Music Dies (2006) featured a cast of 9 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (89%) are still alive today and 1 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Eric Clapton, age 81. This film starred Elvis Costello and Les Paul.
89% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 89% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 94 yrs
Deaths by Year
2009
Cast9 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Elvis Costello Self - Musician | Self - Musician | Living | 25/08/1954 | 72 | — | 52 |
 Les Paul Self - Musician | Self - Musician | Deceased | 09/06/1915 | 94 | 12/08/2009 | 91 |
 Erykah Badu Self - Musician | Self - Musician | Living | 26/02/1971 | 55 | — | 35 |
 Bonnie Raitt Self - Musician | Self - Musician | Living | 08/11/1949 | 76 | — | 57 |
 Branford Marsalis Self - Musician | Self - Musician | Living | 26/08/1960 | 66 | — | 46 |
 Eric Clapton Self - Musician | Self - Musician | Living | 30/03/1945 | 81 | — | 61 |
 Dave Matthews Self - Musician | Self - Musician | Living | 09/01/1967 | 59 | — | 39 |
 Questlove Self - Musician: The Roots (as Questlove) | Self - Musician: The Roots (as Questlove) | Living | 20/01/1971 | 55 | — | 35 |
 Forest Whitaker Self - Narrator (voice) | Self - Narrator (voice) | Living | 15/07/1961 | 65 | — | 45 |