RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Tenor Saxophone, Dies at 95
During his seven-decade career, he played with a Who’s Who of fellow jazz greats as well as a memorable solo with the Rolling Stones.
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Dennis Locorriere, Dr. Hook Singer, Dead at 76
The band’s other hits included “Sylvia’s Mother” and “Sexy Eyes.”
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Producer Jack Douglas—Who Worked with John Lennon, Cheap Trick & Aerosmith—Dies
During his multi-decade career, he also worked with Patti Smith, the New York Dolls, Alice Cooper and others.
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Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder & Solo Star, Dead at 79
In addition to his work with Traffic and as a solo artist, he collaborated with Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and others.
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Moya Brennan, Singer & Harpist with Ireland’s Clannad, Dies
Bono described her voice as “one of the greatest the human ear has ever experienced.”
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Former E Street Band Member, Suki Lahav, Violinist on ‘Jungleland,’ Dies
While the track from Born to Run is best known for Clarence Clemons’ sax solo, it’s her delicate violin, along with Roy Bittan’s piano that memorably opens the song.
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Ambrosia Founding Keyboardist Christopher North Dies
His death at 75 followed a long battle with throat cancer. He performed on their 1980 hit single, “Biggest Part of Me.”
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Greg Elmore, Quicksilver Messenger Service Drummer, Dies
Quicksilver Messenger Service originally formed as the backup band for singer-songwriter Dino Valenti.
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Dash Crofts, of Seals & Crofts Soft-Rock Duo, Dies at 85
Their hits included the ’70s radio staples “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl.”
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Chip Taylor, Songwriter of ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies
His garage-rock classic was a #1 single for The Troggs in 1966.
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