First a few general facts:

There are 26 famous musicians depicted

They span through all music styles.

Some had tragic deaths

The clues range from broad to specific lyrics of a song.

Clues are in no particular order.

Ok here are some clues:

1. This great is having fun on the bayou.
2. He is looking swell.
3. Sheer left-handed perfection!
4. "Dialing for Dollars" was looking for this great.
5. He was a 'shaded' man.
6. Time gets all bottled up.
7. They were all strangers before tonight.
8. Imagine the fun at this party!
9. This person is at 'Home' at this party.
10. No body can style like her.
11. He's a hungry fellow.
12. Good Mojo, mahn.
13. Everyone knows what is going on at this party.
14. You just can't trust some days.
15. A man in evening attire fits in rather well here.
16. They'll be here till the sun rises.
17. No one here is lonesome tonight.
18. His music was all piano at any party.
19. She is missing her sweetheart tonight.
20. Polly wants a cracker.
21. She can belt out the blues.
22. Apparently, he is out of the slammer!
23. She walked to this party.
24. There is a Queen in the crowd.
25. Stopped by the party but this great is actually at the station..
26. This great wants to dance till dawn.