RIP – Rock In Perpetuity

Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures

Linda LaFlamme, Who Co-Wrote ‘White Bird’ for It’s a Beautiful Day, Dies

“White Bird” was inspired by the experiences David and Linda LaFlamme had while living in Seattle.

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Quincy Jones—American Music Giant Who Produced ‘Thriller’—Dead at 91

Long before his association with Jackson began in 1979, Jones was one of the music world’s most accomplished composers, arrangers, producers and bandleaders.

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Jack Jones, Crooner of ‘The Love Boat’ Theme Song, Dies

He was a steady presence on the Hot 100 throughout the ’60s with 20 charting hits and a pair of Grammy Awards

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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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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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