RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
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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James Ingram, ’80s/’90s R&B Singer, Dead at 66
In all, Ingram placed a dozen singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including hit duets with Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald and others.
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Reggie Young, Guitarist on Countless Hits, Dies
His guitar can be heard on recordings by Elvis Presley, the Box Tops, Dusty Springfield, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr and more.
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Steve Madaio, Trumpeter for Wonder, Stones, Dies
He can be heard on countless recordings made with Stevie Wonder, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Earth, Wind & Fire, B. B. King, Don Henley, and more
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Clydie King, Legendary Backing Vocalist, Dies
Over her career, she sang on recordings for Ray Charles, the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt and Skynyrd, but was best known for her work with Dylan.
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