RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter (‘I Kissed a Girl’), Dies in House Fire
The openly bisexual 66-year-old performer, described by her manager as “a force of nature,” was in the midst of a spring tour.
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Mike Peters, Frontman of The Alarm, Dies at 66
His initial cancer diagnosis in 1995 spurred him to create the Love Hope Strength Foundation with his wife and breast cancer survivor, Jules Peters.
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Legendary Producer Roy Thomas Baker Dies at 78
His list of accomplishments, particularly in the 1970s and ’80s is a long one, including significant albums by Queen, the Cars, and Journey.
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Blondie Drummer Clem Burke Dies at 70
He joined the band in 1975 shortly after they formed, and performed on the #1 singles “Heart of Glass,” “The Tide is High” and “Rapture.”
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Dave Allen, Bassist and Founding Member of Gang of Four, Dies
Years after he left the band, he went on to a significant and successful career change.
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Johnny Tillotson, ‘Poetry in Motion’ Singer, Dies at 86
The singer of such hits as “Poetry in Motion” and “Talk Back Trembling Lips” was 86.
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Larry Tamblyn, Founder of The Standells (‘Dirty Water’), Dies
Since Opening Day in 1998, moments after the final out is recorded in a Boston Red Sox win at Fenway Park, the loudspeakers blare the 1966 hit single, the only one, in fact, from the garage band.
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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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