RIP – Rock In Perpetuity

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

Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Singer, Dead at 82

Originally named Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco, his other hits included “Two Faces Have I,” “Rhapsody in the Rain” and “I’m Gonna Make You Mine.”

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Sly Stone, Icon Who Led the Funk-Rock Band the Family Stone, Dies

During their heyday from 1967 to 1971, the group earned five Top 10 pop singles, three of which went to #1: “Everyday People,” “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Self Agin)” and “Family Affair.”

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Bob Andrews, Keyboardist for Graham Parker and the Rumour, Dies

He was a founding member of the early 1970s U.K. pub-rock band Brinsley Schwarz. He later became a studio musician and producer.

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Rick Derringer, of ‘Hang on Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ Fame, Dies

He was just a teenager when he scored a 1965 #1 single that became a garage rock classic. He later recorded with a broad range of artists including Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

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James Lowe, Electric Prunes Lead Singer, Dies at 82

After the group disbanded in 1968, he went on to become a producer and engineer, working with such artists as Todd Rundgren and Sparks.

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Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter (‘I Kissed a Girl’), Dies in House Fire

The openly bisexual 66-year-old performer, described by her manager as “a force of nature,” was in the midst of a spring tour.

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Mike Peters, Frontman of The Alarm, Dies at 66

His initial cancer diagnosis in 1995 spurred him to create the Love Hope Strength Foundation with his wife and breast cancer survivor, Jules Peters.

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Legendary Producer Roy Thomas Baker Dies at 78

His list of accomplishments, particularly in the 1970s and ’80s is a long one, including significant albums by Queen, the Cars, and Journey.

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Blondie Drummer Clem Burke Dies at 70

He joined the band in 1975 shortly after they formed, and performed on the #1 singles “Heart of Glass,” “The Tide is High” and “Rapture.”

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