RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, Dead at 81
He was given the title ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ by his fellow surfers, with whom he surfed from sun-up to sun-down. RIP, Dick Dale!
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David White, ‘At the Hop,’ ‘You Don’t Own Me’ Songwriter, Dies
The co-founder of the 1950s doo-wop group Danny & the Juniors penned their big singles and then teamed to write hits for Lesley Gore and others
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Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer on 100s of Hits, Dies
The legendary member of the Los Angeles-based studio musicians was 90. They performed on hits by the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Sonny & Cher, the Byrds and more
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Asa Brebner, Boston Rock Fixture (Modern Lovers, Robin Lane), Dies
The guitarist-vocalist had played 2 recent reunion shows with Robin Lane & the Chartbusters. He was a member of Jonathan Richman’s band for several tenures
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Doug Sandom, Early Who Drummer, Dies
“If you have read my book you will know how kind Doug was to me, and how clumsily I dealt with his leaving the band,” wrote Pete Townshend.
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Talk Talk Frontman, Mark Hollis, Dead at 64
The synth-pop had several 1980s hits including 1984’s “It’s My Life.” Hollis co-founded the band and was also their principal songwriter
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Peter Tork of the Monkees Is Dead at 77
He is the second member of the much-loved music group to pass, following the death of Davy Jones in 2012. He’s being mourned by his fans
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Fred Foster—Producer, Exec & Songwriter—Dead
He was instrumental in the development of the careers of Roy Orbison, Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton, and co-wrote “Me and Bobby McGee,” among his many accomplishments
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Tedeschi Trucks’ Kofi Burbridge Dies at 57
Band sources are reporting that the longtime keyboardist and flutist of the Grammy-winning band has died. He had undergone heart surgery in 2017
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Guy Webster, Rock Album Photographer, Dies
His album covers included classics by the Doors, the Mamas and the Papas, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, Chicago, and Simon and Garfunkel.
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