John “Dolo” Ragin, owner of a well-known SoNo recording studio, has died.

Ragin, whose work inspired generations of young musicians, died Tuesday morning of an asthma attack.

Ragin was a regular guest on News 12 Connecticut's “Our Lives.”

He leaves behind his wife, Mellodye, and two children.

Ragin was known throughout Norwalk and beyond for his love of music and work in the community.

He was 44 years old.