RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Mike Pinera, Guitarist for Blues Image & Iron Butterfly, Dies at 76
He played the second guitar solo toward the end of the 1970 hit, “Ride, Captain, Ride.”
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Restaurateur Alice Brock, Who Inspired Arlo Guthrie Song, Dies
In the recording, spanning more than 18 minutes, the songwriter recounts his exaggerated but largely true story of protesting the Vietnam War draft
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Andy Paley, Composer and Producer Who Collaborated With Brian Wilson, Dies
“I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would work with Brian and Darlene Love, or that Jerry Lee Lewis would one day record a song I’d written with him in mind.”
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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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Grateful Dead Surviving Members Pay Tribute to Their ‘Brother,’ Phil Lesh
He had previously won several battles with cancer
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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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Jack Ponti, Producer, Songwriter and Early Jon Bon Jovi Collaborator, Dies
The pair first teamed in the late ’70s in the New Jersey band The Rest.
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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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