RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Jesse Colin Young, of ‘Get Together’ Fame, Dies
As the frontman of the Youngbloods, he immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with their recording of the Chet Powers composition.
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Herb Greene, Renowned Rock Photographer Who Shot San Francisco Greats, Dies
His famous subjects included the Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Jefferson Airplane.
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Joey Molland, Last Member of Classic Badfinger Lineup, Dies at 77
Along with the group’s primary songwriters Pete Ham and Tom Evans, and Mike Gibbins, the power pop band scored with such hits as “Come and Get It” and “Day After Day.”
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New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen Dies at 75
He was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2020, but made the decision to keep his illness private.
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Robert John, Who Topped the U.S. Singles Chart in 1979, Dies at 79
In 1979, a year dominated by disco, the singer broke through with “Sad Eyes,” after scoring an earlier hit with a cover of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”
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Tributes For Roberta Flack, ’70s Singer Who Made History
She was the first recording artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.
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Jerry Butler, R&B Hitmaker of the ’60s Known as ‘The Iceman,’ Dies
After placing dozens of hits on the charts, he became a commissioner for the city of Chicago.
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Marianne Faithfull, Legendary Singer, Actress and Stones Muse, Dies
The legendary English singer-songwriter-actress recorded a string of hits including her 1964 version of “As Tears Go By.”
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Musician Barry Goldberg Dies at 83 After Cancer Battle
The bluesman and keyboard master was celebrated for backing Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival, founding The Electric Flag in partnership with Mike Bloomfield, and much more.
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Garth Hudson, Master Organist Who Was Last Surviving Member of The Band’s Original Lineup, Dies
With Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel, they were one of the most influential music groups of the rock era.
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