RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Libby Titus—Singer-Songwriter & Wife of Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen—Dies at 77
She is best known as the co-composer of “Love Has No Pride,” recorded by Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt.
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Jack Ponti, Producer, Songwriter and Early Jon Bon Jovi Collaborator, Dies
The pair first teamed in the late ’70s in the New Jersey band The Rest.
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Kris Kristofferson, Songwriting Legend and Actor, Dies at 88
His career accomplishments are legendary: writing “Me and Bobby McGee,” a #1 hit for Janis Joplin; a Rhodes Scholarship, and a Golden Globe for Best Actor
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Nick Gravenites, Electric Flag Singer & Joplin Collaborator, Dies at 85
Coming from the Chicago Blues scene, he also worked with Janis Joplin and many others.
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Tributes For JD Souther Who Co-Wrote Eagles’ ‘Heartache Tonight,’ ‘Best of My Love’
The singer-songwriter’s death at age 78 came one week before he was set to begin a tour with fellow singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff
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Tito Jackson, Founding Member and Guitarist For The Jackson 5, Dies
Along with his brothers Michael, Jackie, Jermaine, Randy and Marlon, Tito helped lead the popular musical group to worldwide stardom
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Frankie Beverly, Leader of Funk Band Maze, Dies
He was the writer, producer and lead singer of the group that scored dozens of R&B hits in the ’70s and ’80s
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Tributes For James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of ‘Darth Vader’
While Jones’ career on the screen was notable enough, he was perhaps best known for his voice of two iconic film characters
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Herbie Flowers, Prolific Bassist for Bowie, Elton, Reed, Nilsson & 3 Beatles, Dies
His bass lines included some of the most familiar in rock, among them in Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side,” Nilsson’s “Jump in the Fire,” Melanie’s “Candles in the Rain,” David Essex’s “Rock On,” and Bowie’s “Space Oddity.”
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Will Jennings, Lyricist For ‘Tears in Heaven,’ ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ Dies
The award-winner also co-wrote “Up Where We Belong” for An Officer and A Gentleman, and collaborated with Steve Winwood on many songs including the #1 single, “Higher Love”
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